1999 BUICK REGAL Power Train Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Train Issues in the 1999 BUICK REGAL

3 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 BUICK REGAL. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Power Train Complaints

#11031897 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK REGAL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THE GEAR SHIFTER IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND BEGAN TO SHAKE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON AN INCLINE, IT FAILED TO PROPERLY ACCELERATE AND STARTED TO SHAKE. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PENSKE CHEVROLET OF CERRITOS (18605 STUDEBAKER RD, CERRITOS, CA 90703 (562) 924-1676). BUT NO DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE CODES WERE FOUND AND THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOULEVARD BUICK GMC (2800 CHERRY AVE, SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 (562) 492-1000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
#10908696 | Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK REGAL. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK AND THE CONTACT EXITED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY REVERSED BACKWARDS. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO RE-ENTER THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND WAS DRAGGED BACKWARDS. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEGS AND CHEST. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE STAIRS OF AN APARTMENT BUILDING AND THEN CRASHED INTO A RAILING. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER RECEIVED ON THE SPOT MEDICAL ATTENTION FROM AMBULATORY CARE, BUT DID NOT GO TO A HOSPITAL FOR FURTHER TREATMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE BY ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL WHO ASSISTED THE CONTACT. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED YET TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
#725749 |
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.

Other 1999 BUICK REGAL Problem Areas

Engine 49 complaints Electrical System 27 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 19 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 14 complaints Steering 12 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 9 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 8 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 6 complaints Unknown Or Other 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints Wheelsrim 3 complaints Air Bags 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint
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