I bought my 97 Regal used in 2000. All four power windows have broken/quit working within a one year period. The problem has been the same for each of the four windows. There is a cheap plastic piece that anchors both cables to the window carrier. This cheap plastic piece breaks (always on the 'up' cable, causing all kinds of problems. The problem is, you have to buy the entire power window assembly from Buick for $350!

I fixed the first window (Right Rear) so that at least it rolled up.

At one point, I had three broken power windows, with the windows all held in place with duct tape. We paid a mechanic to replace the drivers side power window assembly, so we now only had two broken windows. Promptly after that repair though, the fourth and final window broke. I had had enough.

I figured out a way to repair the power windows using bicycle cable and bolts. I've fixed 2 of the 4 windows myself, paid someone to fix another, and have one more that I'll try to fix myself.

Buick was no help at all. We corresponded for a while trying to get the problem resolved. It seemed pretty clear to me that we were dealing with a design defect. They insulted me by saying that I needed to assume responsibility for buying a used car. I needed to assume responsibility?!?! I was assuming the responsibility, all of it! In addition to paying for the car, I was looking at $1400+ worth of repair costs for a car that was only 4 years old!

In addition to the power window problem, the power steering rack failed on the car.... the day we drove it off the lot! Luckily, we bought the car from a good dealer with integrity and a reputation to uphold, so they ate the $1000 repair cost on that one.

We've also had problems with the power sunroof. It leaks, gets stuck, has lots of wind noise. We don't touch it anymore.

My advice: Stay away from Buick. Buy a Camry or Accord instead. Pretty sad for a sport/luxury sedan.