Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle overheated and began to produce smoke while the check engine light was constantly illuminated. The failure was persistent. A fire report was not filed and the contact did not see any flames. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired several times, but the failure was persistent. 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.
1999 Buick Regal: check engine light
11 of the 246 complaints about the 1999 Buick Regal describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 69,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 10 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
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.
The check engine light, ABS, traction"lights contantly come on, the windows do not roll up or down. It started getting worse and worse then one day they just wouldn't work.
Engines shuts off when turn signals are used. Check ABS light comes on,check engine light comes on, brakes pulsate occasionally when driving,all dash lights come on sometimes when check ABS light comes on. Hard to start after first initial start up. Problem occurs most in wet conditions. Taken to a dealer, no codes , problem not found.
I have a 1999 buick regal in which the intake manifold is leaking. This is not new and recalls have been issued by gm for park avenue cars with similar 3.8 l engines. The car was fine until one day all of a sudden, the service engine light along with low coolant, trac off and hot temp lights came on. The gm dealer estimates the cost to be around $700+ and thinks that because of that the gasket may have been corroded.
1999 buick regal ABS light and check engine light come on when you press on brake and intermittently all dash warning lights will come on. *ts the brake module, connector, heat/air control display would become bright and then go dark. The dealer replaced the control head. The ignition switch was replaced.
(12-06-05) 1999 buick regal check engine and anti lock light came on. Consumer had to replace brake module. *ts ***no answer required*** the heating and air condition display would light up and then become dark. The mechanic replaced the control head. The consumer experience starting problems which resulted in a new ignition switch being installed.
When driving at any speed check engine light appeared on the dashboard. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that engine failed. Consumer will have the mechanic replace the engine. *ak prior to the engine failure the vehicle was taken to the dealer three times because the consumer noticed that oil was leaking onto her driveway.
Auto design defect is bilking consumers and hurting economy.*mr the engine warning light illuminated without there being a problem. The consumer mentioned the warning lights were not doing their job. Instead of warning the driver, it's costing them money to get them turned off each time. The consumer would like to know what caused the problem and why has it not been fixed yet? *ph
While traveling at 25 MPH the vehicles engine light illuminated and the temperature gauge went to hot. The consumer was able to drive about 8 more blocks before the engine died. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the upper manifold was defective.
On december 27, 2002 and december 30, 2002. I took my vehicle to jeffrey buick 30800 gratiot ave roseville, michigan 48066 on 12/27/02 because my car would not keep antifreeze in the reservoir (possible coolant leak) and the dashboard low coolant and service engine soon (ses) light was on. The car was missing and backfiring during engine start up and was almost stalling while driving. I took the car into the shop and told the service sales advisor kenneth hope what was the problem. It was diagnosed as a spark plug problem and secondary ignition wire. I approve for them to do the repairs. On december 30, 2002 I was back at jeffrey buick service for the same problem, low coolant/service engine light (ses) and antifreeze reservoir not keeping coolant. On december 31, 2002 service sales advisor jon pingel stated that the problem was due to the engine burning coolant, and that the upper plastic intake manifold/intake gasket. R&r 3.8.k had to be replaced. I came into the shop and asked him what had caused the problem. He stated to me that this is an on going problem, a manufacture defected with the buick regal were that the hose will melt and let coolant into the engine compartment, he also indicated that he receives between five to ten buick regals a week with the same problem. I asked if there had been a recall for this problem and he stated no. He then stated that if the problem is not repaired it could lead to the engine locking up or a possible engine fire. He stated that I could contact the general motors customer relations department and make a complaint and see if they would reimburse me the cost of the repair $771.81. I called the gm customer relations department there was nothing that could be done. Consumers of the buick regal must know of the possible dangers involved with the engine/coolant problem and be reimbursed for repairs done. If you can please investigate this before someone dies like in the firestone tires incident.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- L67 engine oil smell or odor, leak at left or front valve cover (replace valve cover gasket, gromments and...
- Dealers may comment on a chuggle, surge, misfire condition
- New upper intake manifold and gasket kits
- New rear main seal and special tool for installation
- Engine intake manifold coolant leak
- Intermittent malfunction indicator lamp / service engine soon indicator illumination; anti-lock brake...
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
- Risk
- If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged v-6 engine. These vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.
- Risk
- Certain underhood fires may be caused by drops of engine oil, from seepage or spillage, being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, along with the 1-3-5 spark plug wire retainers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. , free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Until the remedy is completed, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle. The dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
Recall number 08V118000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Buick Regal check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 1999 Buick Regal?
11 of 246 owner complaints about the 1999 Buick Regal (4%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Buick Regal?
There are 3 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Buick Regal
Fire or smoke 39Stalling 12ABS 9Headlights 9Brake failure 8Power windows 7Power steering loss 6Ball joint 5Engine failure 5Harsh shifting 5Loss of power 5Seat belt 5
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