1998 Buick Regal electrical system problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Buick Regal — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 10, 2022
“The contact owns a 1998 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 317,000.”
filed Aug 25, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 2, 2019This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Regal | 3 | 16% |
| 2017 Regal | 3 | 15% |
| 2016 Regal | 6 | 15% |
| 2015 Regal | 5 | 15% |
| 2014 Regal | 6 | 16% |
| 2013 Regal | 36 | 40% |
| 2012 Regal | 18 | 20% |
| 2011 Regal | 75 | 27% |
| 2004 Regal | 35 | 53% |
| 2003 Regal | 35 | 35% |
| 2002 Regal | 36 | 31% |
| 2001 Regal | 32 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Buick Regal
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.