Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. While driving 70 MPH, the contact smelled smoke coming from the engine. The contact heard a loud pop and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road for further examination and determined that the engine was on fire. The fire was extinguished by an innocent bystander. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not repaired. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine). The failure mileage was 117,000.
1999 Buick Regal: engine stalls while driving
12 of the 246 complaints about the 1999 Buick Regal describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 92,353
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 10 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. While driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The driver was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall sporadically and on some occassions, would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a local shop who diagnosed that the starter was defective and needed to be replaced. The remedy failed to repaired the problem. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the chip in the key might had been defective and advised to speak with a locksmith. The lock smith inspected the vehicle and advised that the problem was not with the key but the anti-theft system. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 150,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled twice without warning in june 2008. The dealer replaced the starter and ignition switch, but the failure still persists. The failure mileage was 69,000 and current mileage was 77,000. Updated 07/14/09 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle continues to stop suddenly. Updated 07/16/09.
When using the turn signals, the vehicle stalled. The owner took the vehicle to the dealer who told the owner that it was the ignition switch that was causing the defect. Provide further details.
This vehicle frequently stalls. It just stops running. It happens on the freeway, at intersections, and on city streets. It has been doing this for several months. The dealer has had this vehicle on three seperate occasions, and has not been able to fix it.
My buick regal 3.8 1999 has stalled while running at speed 5 times in the past five days. The deale, thompson buick, placerville ca said that they could do nothing since it is an intermitant problem. I shift into n and then turn the key to start while still traveling and it usually starts.
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.
Vehicle stalls when coming to a stop. All lights on dash go out. Dealer has replaced fuel pump, cannot remedy problem. Diagnostic done, no code given. To dealer twice, stalled 4 times so far.
Vehicle has stalled out 5 times, all different speeds and circumstances. Engine loses power, speedometer goes up to 120mph. Problem reported to dealership 5 times, unable to fix or find prob. Occurs every 3-4 weeks.
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: engine
- 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 stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1999 Buick Regal?
12 of 246 owner complaints about the 1999 Buick Regal (5%) mention engine stalls while driving. 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 39Check engine light 11ABS 9Headlights 9Brake failure 8Power windows 7Power steering loss 6Ball joint 5Engine failure 5Harsh shifting 5Loss of power 5Seat belt 5
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