Two problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 1998 Buick Regal. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 1998 Buick Regal based on all problems reported for the 1998 Regal.
On my way home from purchasing the vehicle, the car began to lose power and I noticed black smoke though the rear view mirror. Another driver signaled me down, so I pulled over and realized my car was on fire. The fire was in the engine compartment from what appeared to be the exhaust manifold. Since I was in a residential area, I grabbed a water hose and began to diffuse the fire. The fire department arrived and forced my hood open to reassure the fire was out. Luckily I was able to make it out safe. But I strongly believe my life and the lives of other drivers were definitely in danger.
Consumer states when applying brakes vehicle starts to shutter when making turns.