1999 Buick Regal electrical problems

Filed Dec 17, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Weird engine noise , when switching the ignition switch sometimes delay, also dash lights and headlights also AC doesn't work and low oil , low air , and low coolant lights turn on even if all of them are full at the right level .

Filed Sep 9, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · KS · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 buick regal. While driving approximately 20 MPH in march, smoke appeared from the front end of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and the contact walked home to call her husband. When the contact stated and her husband arrived back to the vehicle, it had caught fire and burned to the ground. The police and the fire department were at the scene and reports were filed. There were no injuries. The remnant of the vehicle was towed away. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. On september 7, 2016, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 08v118000 (engine and engine cooling) and 99v356000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 13, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · MO

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!

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. The contact stated that engine oil leaked onto the manifold causing smoke and strong burning odors in the vehicle as the instrument panel illuminated. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) but the failure recurred. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 26, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 180,000 miles · NY · fire

Engine explosion and fire vehicle was in my driveway engine off. When I attempted to start the vehicle there was a loud explosion followed by engine fire. Flames were 20 ft high. Fire dept was called but I was able to extinguish the fire with fire extinguisher and water from my garden hose. When the fire dept arrived the fire was already out. My evaluation is the following: the force of the explosion was so great that it split open/cracked the upper intake manifold (upper planum). It also lifted the fuel rail from the engine and some injectors came loose, fuel then spilled on the engine and fire immediately ensued. The plastic fuel lines also popped off the fuel injectors rail, this spilled even more fuel and fed the fire even more. I cannot believe buick/gm use plastic intake manifolds (upper planum) and plastic fuel line into the engine compartment. I believe if the manifold and fuel lines had been made of metal, the explosion or backfire would have been contained and minimal damage with no fire would have occurred. The fire consumed the plastic fuel line which then spilled even more fuel onto the on going fire. I researched on the internet and found numerous complaints from other people who experienced the same incident involving buick and gm vehicles. I believe this is a common problem and defects that needs to be investigated. If this incident had happened in my garage my entire house would have caught fire and there could have been serious injury or fatalities within my family or myself. I believe this is an engineering defect that needs be corrected.

Filed Dec 23, 2015 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · GA

My instrument panel has been replaced twice(under extended warranty and once out of pocket to the tune of $1800). All the gauges, mileage, gas, water and oil gauge, battery, gear shift and others are not illuminated. This poses a safety hazard because the driver is unaware of the warnings and settings. When gas gauge is inoperable, a shutdown on the expressway or roadway is dangerous and possibly deadly. Car can overheat if gauge is not registering proper level. Window motors frequently are inoperable causing water intrusion and window fog which is dangerous while driving

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · Electrical · 100 miles · NY

Vehicle shuts down suddenly while in traffic. Traction lights appear.

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 139,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the engine but the failure occurred on several occasions. The contact also stated that the headlight knob had to be pulled in order to start the engine. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the electrical control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.

Filed Mar 14, 2014 · Electrical · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 1, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 200,000 miles · OK

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.