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Buick Regal repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (4%)

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Buick Regal brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Buick Regal 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

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2012 Buick Regal

Engine not specified

49000 mi Service stabilitrak shows occasionally. Dealer cannot replicate. 

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2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

3000 mi Stability Control System said 'Service Suspension Soon' 3 different times. Dealer find no codes. 

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2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

58000 mi

US $700
Bad sensor DS rear hub 

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2011 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

106400 mi

C $117
Brake pedal was sticking. Brake pedal assembly was "adjusted." 
111600 mi

C $120
Same issue as before. Brake pedal sticking. A further adjustment was made. Works okay now except in hot weather but once interior is cooled with AC, no problem. 
136400 mi

C $1100
Sticking brake pedal replaced with a new gear shift assembly. 
26000 mi Replaced brake pedal assembly - brake pedal would hang and keep brakes engaged 
32860 mi Parking brake sensor failed, replaced under warranty Pedal sensor failure,gear shifter and electric parking brake were not able to disengage. Repaired same day under OEM warranty. 
66340 mi

C $1100
Rotors and brake pads replacement 

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2011 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

38400 mi Could not disengage parking brake easily. Brake sensor home position needed recalibration. Under warranty 

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2011 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

85300 mi

US $850
Leak in the rear right caliper. Replaced both rear calipers, new brake pads and rotors, flushed brake fluid. 

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2003 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

133030 mi

US $300
Replaced front pads and rotors. 

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1999 Buick Regal 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

115000 mi

US $30
Brake pedal had gone to floor. Shop found extensive rust in brake lines and beyond, with $1800. estimated repair cost. We are selling the car - not worth our paying to repair it. 

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