1999 Buick Regal electrical system problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Buick Regal — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 Dec 17, 2019
“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…”
filed Sep 9, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Regal | 3 | 16% |
| 2017 Regal | 3 | 15% |
| 2016 Regal | 6 | 15% |
| 2015 Regal | 5 | 15% |
| 2014 Regal | 6 | 16% |
| 2013 Regal | 36 | 40% |
| 2012 Regal | 18 | 20% |
| 2011 Regal | 75 | 27% |
| 2004 Regal | 35 | 53% |
| 2003 Regal | 35 | 35% |
| 2002 Regal | 36 | 31% |
| 2001 Regal | 32 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Buick Regal
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.