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 .
1999 Buick Regal: headlights failing or too dim
9 of the 246 complaints about the 1999 Buick Regal describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 118,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
1) while driving at night with the brights on my headlights go out (fail) at random. The headlights come back on when the dimmer switch is hit ~or~ by themselves if I wait it out. 2) this headlight failure has caused several near accidents. It's a definite safety issue. 3) I have taken my vehicle in to be looked at twice and no correction has yet to be made to the problem. My mechanic now believes that it's due to a malfunction in the dimmer switch. *** this failure started in mid november '07 and has been ongoing ever since with several random incidents weekly.
Vehicle engine shuts off intermittently with use of turn signals. Headlight and dash lights also go off. This condition presents a severe safety hazard to the driver and all passengers.
Vehicle engine shuts off intermittently with use of turn signals. Headlight and dash lights also go off. This has happened numerous times in the past 3 weeks. One time this happened on an interstate. This condition presents a severe safety hazard to the driver and all passengers. Vehicle is at dealer for diagnosis.
While driving, both headlights failed almost causing consumer to lose control and have an accident. Dealer diagnosed that dimmer switch failed.
Consumer states headlights failed while driving. Upon inspection, the dealer advised that the multifunction module switch, located in vehicle's steering column, had failed. Ts
While driving dash lights and radio lights turned off and on. Consumer was unsure if the headlights and the tail lights were turning off and on. Consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." some of these vehicles do not meet the overhead sign illumination requirements.
- Risk
- Less illumination may reduce the ability of the driver to read overhead signs when driving at night.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new low beam headlamp bulbs in both of the headlamp assemblies. The recall began on september 8, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080. Note: if the bulb needs replacement in the future, gm bulb number 89024715 is available from a dealer, or the equivalent sylvania bulb is 9006hp, with orange lettering on the bulb.
Recall number 04V375000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the vertical head lamp adjusting device may not be calibrated properly.
- Risk
- Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with an owner's manual insert containing instructions for optically aiming the headlamps.
Recall number 99V356000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Buick Regal headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1999 Buick Regal?
9 of 246 owner complaints about the 1999 Buick Regal (4%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Buick Regal?
There are 2 recalls and 2 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 12Check engine light 11ABS 9Brake failure 8Power windows 7Power steering loss 6Ball joint 5Engine failure 5Harsh shifting 5Loss of power 5Seat belt 5
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