1999 Buick Regal Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 246 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1999 Buick Regal, 2% of the 246 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“07/25/2021 started the motor, in stationary in personal driveway, in idle it began to puff thick white smoke from the tail pipe and exhaust manifold in the engine compartment. Turned engine off within 15 seconds of starting the engine. Left vehicle off for 24 hrs, and tried to turn the motor back on and the engine seized and would not crank over. Tried 3-5 additional times to start engine, with the same outcome. Since this occurence vehicle has been left undriveable and still remains in personal driveway. Recall number: 240412”
NHTSA complaint #11387360, filed 2021-01, 86,000 miles“A clip that holds the accelerator pedal in position fell off. The vehicle would not accelerate until the pedal was returned to its proper position and the clip was replaced. I feel there needs to be a better retention mechanism to hold the accelerator pedal in position. This could be a major safety concern if this failure were to occur during a passing manuever or other circumstances.”
NHTSA complaint #10039416, filed 2003-09, 70,000 miles“While backing vehicle out it accelerated backwards into traffic. Took vehicle to dealer & was placed on diagnostic machine. Nothing found. Would only happen when in reverse. Been to dealer twice for problem & each time nothing was found wrong. Each time it happened foot was on brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #853707, filed 2000-01“While driving 60 MPH vehicle completely shutsdown without warning. Also when proceeding from a stop vehicle will at times surge forward, cause unknown. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #8004382, filed 2002-02“The contact owned a 1999 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The contact pulled over to observed the vehicle and noticed smoke coming from the hood before the vehicle engulfed into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police or fire report was not filed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in the NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10818083, filed 2016-01Related service bulletins
- 10017568Sep 1, 2005Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2016 | 5 | 12% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 8% |
| 2012 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 13 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 9 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 4 | 33% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1999 Buick Regal
49 complaintsEngine cooling
43 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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