Component Record

Buick Regal 1999 Brakes Problems

28 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1999 Buick Regal - 11% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage28 complaints

28 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

99V170000Reported July 9, 1999 - 168,559 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on July 9, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 168,559 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine94 Electrical System42 Steering31 Visibility22 Seat Belts11 Power Train10

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.