Eight problems related to steering have been reported for the 1999 Buick Regal. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving at approx 40 mph or more the engine suddenly cuts out and the steering locks up and the car violently stops, which could cause a fatal accident. This is very much like the ignition switch problem in the other recalls. After a few tries the car does start again but this is not acceptable. Also there has been smoke pouring from the engine on more than one occasion when the vehicle was not even operating for more than ten minutes, and often the smell of gas permeates the inside of the vehicle.
Was driveing down the highway going 65 and went to turn on my turn signal and my engine stoped. I nearly crashed the car. I tried to restart the car and everytime I used the blinkers the car would either turn off restarts the computer like I just started the car. The abs light and check engine light comes on now and the driver side headlight wont come on. I had a friend drive 3 hours to come and tow my car. I almost got hit by a semi truck because of this. Someone needs to get this issue fixed.
1999 Buick Regal. Consumer seeks reimbursement for power steering repairs the repair shop replaced the steering gear assembly.
The contact owns a 1999 Buick Regal. While driving 25 mph, the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel to the right. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact of NHTSA campaign id number: steering ( steering); however, the contacts vehicle was not included. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileage was 150,000.
At low speeds (parking; turning) steering loss is experienced. Complained to dealer after first purchased. Was told to keep the rpms up to assist turning. Gets so bad I have had to stop and back up and use all my strength to turn the wheel.
Steering assembly needed to be replaced at 67,000 miles on 1999 Buick Regal which has been well cared for. Single owner virtually all highway use vehicle 3. 5 years old. Steering became sluggish when car was first started, then responded normally. Was told some internal seals were worn. This could have been major safety problem, but fortunately not. I have never had a vehicle where the steering assembly from wheel to wheel had to be replaced and have driven 6 vehicle's to over 100,000 miles, one 130,000.
I called a gm motors dealer and they tell me that their is no recalls on my car, but when I looked on this site, their is 8 codes with the one recall I just got done not long ago!! I want my car fixed!.
Intermittently while driving at low speeds, it was difficult to turn the steering wheel to the left. The cause of the problem had not been determined.