Four problems related to wiring have been reported for the 1998 Buick Regal. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Every time I turn on my left or right turn signal it shorts out. . . . Took to a mechanic and he did some re wiring and it worked for a little bit then started to happen again. . . . I don't want to spend a bunch of money on it anymore. What should I do?.
1. Right side cornering lamp is inoperative despite replacing bulb, socket and even entire right side headlamp housing assembly with all new wiring and bulbs in it (not the turn signal because that works and so do all headlight functions I. E. High/low beam). 2. When above issue started car suddenly started shutting off whenever turn signals where used when passing or trying to enter highway on entrance ramp regardless of if we were speeding up or slowing down. It has also happened at a complete stand still while local mechanic was investigating complaint regarding all the above and he is still not able to find the cause. I am afraid to let my family ride in this vehicle and I am afraid it will cost us a fortune trying to figure out what is causing this unsafe issue!.
One day while driving my wife's 1998 Buick Regal when I heard a sudden gust of wind noise. I had found out that both of the rear windows had fallen as if they were off track, but these were electric windows. A few weeks later the front driver side window fell as well. I called 3 different Buick dealers who all told me that the regulators on my year model have a very bad tendancy to go out. They also informed me that the regulator for each window is $400. 00 plus labor. I spoke to Buick's customer service who said that they have never received a complaint on this, but I have found countless forums online with many people who have the exact same problem of two or more windows malfunctioning all at one time. . . This is no coincedence. Although it sounds like it's just a few window problems, unfortunately when it rains the windows fall and my wife and daughter have ended up in a very wet car trying to come home. I believe this to be an electrical problem as I have also had the wires in the rearview mirror short out and melt. This has hindered the view from my mirror as well as leaked black goo all over my console. When I told this to Buick they didn't see it as a problem. I have one other complaint that the rear seat belts are not properly done. They work and don't work whenever the mood strikes them. This is very disconcerning when I have children to put in the back.
Possible wiring problem, vehicle experiences problems with daytime running lights and blinkers.