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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%)

Chart based on 299 repairs.
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Buick Regal repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (60%)

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Chart based on 175 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

Buick Regal in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021

29000 mi
ASS - auto stop-start stopped working 
May 2022

48000 mi
replaced [battery] 
Buick Regal in Michigan, United States
Dec 2018 - Jun 2022
Jun 2019

14000 mi
Check engine light came on. Dealer diagnosed and found that fuel filler neck was no longer sealing fully. Replaced neck under warranty 
Jun 2020

38321 mi
Both Lower Control Arms noisy. Replaced under warranty 
Dec 2021

52477 mi
Transfer case slightly leaking. Output Shaft Seal replaced under warranty Both Front shock absorbers bad. Replaced under warranty 
Buick Regal in Colorado, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2022

43668 mi
Noise from rear end. Suspected loose parts. Nothing found. Driver memory continually being reset. Nothing found. 
Buick Regal in California, United States
Dec 2019 - Jun 2022
Jan 2019

3018 mi
Control arms were replaced per TSB due to creaking sounds. 
Buick Regal in New York, United States
Oct 2018 - Oct 2023

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2018 Buick Regal 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Buick Regal in Texas, United States
Dec 2022 - Dec 2023
Oct 2023

51000 mi

US $380
About 1 minute of driving after fueling the car, it would start to sputter and stall, like it was not getting any gas. The car sometimes died completely. The car would always restart then drive fine until the next time I stopped to get gas. I had the evap pump (?) replaced. This seems to made the problem better but it occasionally still happens. 

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2018 Buick Regal 4dr Hatch

Buick Regal in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2021 - Feb 2022
Feb 2022

24000 mi
After battery replaced & throttle cleaned, car engine cutting out after stop light/sign. Had to restart. Mechanic replaced new battery with a "special" battery compatible with this car. No charge, even though there was a significant additional cost for replacement. wheel balance for shimmy @ 50 mph check engine light - computer noted to clean throttle check engine light on. needed gas pedal assembly 

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2016 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 259hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Buick Regal in Nova Scotia, Canada
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

58280 mi

C $200
Speed sensor shown as defective during scan. Replaced the sensor but reading remained as defective. Replaced front left hub and this resolved the issue. 
May 2022

60760 mi

C $150
Replaced front wheel bearing hub. Extremely difficult removing original. The steel hub against the corroded alloy steering knuckle seating took three of the four hours to unseat. Would not do this job on axle stands again. Really needed to be done on hoist. 

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2015 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 259hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Buick Regal in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

81875 mi

US $225
Suspension Service Light was recurring on Dash. Ended up being diagnosed as a TSB computer malfunction due to item plugged into OBD port. Dealer reset computer, and said not to put anything in port. Since this impacts even the ones used by insurance companies, I think it is a defect in the system. Broken cover on passenger visor vanity mirror. When told the cost and that it was not covered by the "bumper-to-bumper" extended warranty, did not fix. 

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2015 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

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

Buick Regal in Illinois, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

112000 mi

US $800
Variable valve timing actuators failed. Detected by onboard diagnostics. 
Oct 2021

116000 mi

US $1000
Front struts replaced. 

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2014 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 259hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Buick Regal in Wisconsin, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

67000 mi

US $200
Replaced a front wheel bearing 
May 2022

67000 mi

US $300
Rear wheel bearing replaced; 2nd wheel bearing which had to be replaced. 
Buick Regal in Arkansas, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2019
Jul 2019

50000 mi
Intermittent clunk noise when turning. It was difficult to diagnose - multiple trips to dealership. Finally, determined that noise was caused by faulty/failed king pin bushing. Replaced under warranty, problem fixed. 

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2014 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 259hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Buick Regal in Michigan, United States
Jun 2017 - May 2019
Apr 2018

56000 mi
Rear driveshaft replacement 

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2013 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Buick Regal in Rhode Island, United States
Jun 2017 - May 2020
May 2018

48000 mi
Replaced drivers side door handle. 
Buick Regal in Minnesota, United States
- Oct 2014
Oct 2014

9400 mi
Driveshafts replaced due to transmission leak 

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2013 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Buick Regal in Ohio, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
May 2016

39500 mi
Fixed a squeaky clutch pedal that had existed for the past couple of years. 
Aug 2016

41000 mi
Repair bad wheel bearing in rear passenger wheel. Under warranty, no charge. 

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2013 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

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

Buick Regal in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2017 - Feb 2022
Mar 2018

58000 mi

US $300
CV axle replaced 

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2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Buick Regal in New York, United States
Jul 2016 - Dec 2016
Aug 2016

28000 mi
Replaced hood insulation 
Buick Regal in Virginia, United States
Jul 2014 - Jul 2020
Aug 2015

31100 mi
Tie-rod went bad, was replaced. 
Aug 2016

38000 mi

US $500
Right rear bearing replaced 
Jun 2017

43000 mi

US $1200
Driver side headlamp stopped working 
Buick Regal in Texas, United States
Apr 2012 - Mar 2015
Jun 2012

1000 mi
On the way home from the picking the car up new, a steering wheel shimmy and slight pull became apparent. Took the car into the selling dealer two weeks later to have wheel balance and alignment completed. Was sent to a second dealer for balance/alignment issue who had more modern equipment. Alignment pull was resolved. Wheel imbalance was largely reduced but remains present at around 70mph. Have a ticket open with Buick for another trip. 
Aug 2013

8600 mi
Passenger side door rattle. Increases when music played at any volume. Hood liner sagging/falling from hood. Rear speaker covers have warped from time/heat. 
Nov 2014

19100 mi
Hood liner shrunk and became dislodged at the edges. A new liner was installed under warranty. 
Buick Regal in California, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2022
Aug 2018

85000 mi

US $80
Trunk would not open manually; would open with remote. Searched problem in BuickForum and posters recommended replacing the trunk lid switch which could short out from moisture. Ordered switch from Cultrag $26 then went to a body shop which removed old switch and replaced with new for $54. I did not want to do job myself since it required prying/popping insulation from trunk lid to access switch. 

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2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Buick Regal in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2013 - Mar 2016
Nov 2014

32100 mi
Had trunk sensor replaced due to trunk opening too easy 
Buick Regal in Michigan, United States
Nov 2011 - May 2013
Jan 2012

2000 mi

US $20
Fuel Gauge wouldn't move after adding fuel 
Feb 2012

2300 mi
Installed part for fuel gauge. 
Buick Regal in Florida, United States
Dec 2011 - Feb 2016
Nov 2013

24200 mi
Hood insulator was falling down. New one put in fits like a glove. Clearly an improved design over the original. 
Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2013 - Oct 2015
Jul 2013

22100 mi
The drive shaft was replace and it was making a clocking noise at low speeds 
Oct 2014

36880 mi
I had the p2261 code, Turbocharger/Supercharger Bypass Valve - Mechanical ". Dealer replace the bypass valve. 
Buick Regal in Texas, United States
May 2015 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015

27000 mi
Clutch replaced, problem persisted after I took it home. Slave cylinder replaced. Transmission still leaked again after it was home a second time and needed removed again and inspected, seal replaced. Home for third time now. After the transmission repair t started making a loud, noticeable creaking noise from the front end that a third party diagnosed as a bad transmission strut and another bad strut mount. Caused by repair? Sold car. 
Buick Regal in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2013 - May 2014
Oct 2013

23000 mi
Have a manual trans. Would not stay in second gear, the shifter would pop into neutral. Dealer replaced full transmission under warranty. 
Buick Regal in Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2012 - Sep 2013
Sep 2012

3000 mi
Headliner was falling in the rear of the car. There was a bulletin for this repair, that required special parts not on hand, so I had to make another trip to the dealer to fix. Stability Control System said 'Service Suspension Soon' 3 different times. Dealer find no codes. There is a long delay/pause when shifting from first to second gear. Dealer said 'thats normal'. 
Jul 2013

7200 mi
Bad Engine mount. The car started making noise from the engine, similar to a backfire like. Took it in the dealer claims the engine mount is bad. Took over a week to get the part. 
Aug 2013

7300 mi
engine noise continued... dealer replaced turbo. engine still made noise. 
Sep 2013

8000 mi
Engine was still making noise. GM field engineer inspected car @ dealer. Bad tensioner spring on balance & water pump chain. Replaced tensioner, a bolt, and gasket. Noise fixed. 
Buick Regal in Virginia, United States
Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
Oct 2017

71000 mi

US $250
There is a very bad vibration that comes and goes. The dealership can hear the noise that comes from the engine when the car starts to Vibrate. However, because their is are no codes, they don't know where the noise and vibration is coming from.  Also, took the car in due to the left rear wheel bearing that failed. 
Nov 2017

77424 mi
Timing chain, bad vibration that comes and goes. The tech test drove the car. Could hear and feel the vibration and engine noise, was advised that they had no solution and didn't know how to repair it 
Jan 2018

77424 mi
Bad vibration, engine noise 
Buick Regal in Michigan, United States
Sep 2016 - Dec 2018
Dec 2016

52000 mi

US $200
Battery needed to be changed. 
Buick Regal in Michigan, United States
Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
Jun 2015

49000 mi
Transmission very jerky. Fluid was replaced and computer reset but problem persists Serpentine belt and tensioner replaced due to chirping noise Trunk release under Buick emblem non-functioning Loud noise caused by wheel bearing failure Service stabilitrak shows occasionally. Dealer cannot replicate. Replace key fob battery message appears, even after I replaced the battery in both key fobs Rust forming and breaking through paint inside front driver side door at bottom 
Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2013 - Jul 2022
Jan 2017

42160 mi
Leaking power steering pump Noisy water pump Driver side seat heater not working: 1st trip to diagnose, needed to order part. 2nd trip, ordered wrong part. 3rd trip finally replaced and everything now in working order. 
Jul 2017

47802 mi
Rattling somewhere in the suspension; loud "click" when starting from standstill; shop "retorqued all bolts" but this did not fix fault. I had another shop diagnose the issue (noise from suspension) they said it was the rear transmission mount assembly. The shop replaced the rear transmission mount, but the noise migrated to the rear driver side wheel - loud clank when going over bumps in the road (e.g. street car tracks, manhole covers, etc.) Loud clank at rear drivers side wheel when going over bumps like streetcar tracks and sunken manhole covers, etc. They said it was because a clip holding the emergency brake cable was missing. They replaced the clip, but the noise still remains (loud "clank" in rear drivers side wheel when going over bumps in the road). I give up. 
Mar 2018

57660 mi

C $75
Passenger side headlamp has condensation and does not work. Went to dealer to get an assessment of whether it is repairable or needs replacement. The assessment was "yep, there's condensation in it. That'll be $65+tax please." They told me they could dry it out, "seal" it, and replace the headlight bulb and ballast for $800 but not warranty / guarantee that it would work, or replace the entire unit for more than $2000 + labour. I'm totally dumbfounded. 
May 2018

60140 mi

C $1000
Passenger side headlamp not working - needed to replace the entire unit! 
Jun 2018

61070 mi

C $600
Needed to replace rear driver's side wheel bearing - was making a loud grinding sound. Inspection after replacement showed the bearing unit was difficult to rotate 
Jun 2021

95976 mi

C $3000
Replaced driver's side headlamp. Condensation inside shorted out all functionality. 
Sep 2021

98704 mi

C $500
intake and exhaust advance solenoids 
Jan 2022

100750 mi

C $6000
water pump making loud noise turbocharger seals leaking oil Timing chain guide found fractured 
Buick Regal in Kentucky, United States
Sep 2016 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016

52000 mi
Deteriorated leather seat, broken cargo net. Not replaced since they refused to honor it on bumper to bumper warranty turbocharger failed 
Buick Regal in Michigan, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
May 2016

58000 mi
Somehow sucked a valve into the piston head. Had to replace the entire head. 
Jun 2016

59000 mi
Bad intake actuator 
Buick Regal in New York, United States
Jun 2015 - Sep 2017
Feb 2016

60600 mi

US $100
Replaced RF and LR wheel bearings 
Jun 2017

84000 mi

US $950
Cat converter had hole in it. Replaced 

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2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

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

Buick Regal in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Jan 2022

58000 mi

US $700
Bad sensor DS rear hub 
Buick Regal in Virginia, United States
Sep 2012 - Jan 2022
Jan 2015

23000 mi
AM/FM Radio did not work. Replaced Antenna Amplifier module. Did not fix. Special Ordered Radio. 7 days to come in and replaced it. 
Jul 2016

27500 mi
Belt Tensioner and Serpentine Belt Replaced. Was making loud squealing noise and vibrations when put in reverse after driving the vehicle once earlier in the day. 
Jun 2017

38000 mi

US $400
Sunroof motor replaced 
Apr 2018

45400 mi

US $60
Mass Airflow Sensor replace  and replaced fuel filler cap 
Buick Regal in South Carolina, United States
Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
Sep 2013

16000 mi
Would pull hard to the left and make a terrible noise. 
Buick Regal in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
Sep 2015

28000 mi

US $30
TAC outlet on back side of the center console was inoperable. Determined that the plug was bad and ordered a new one from GM. Looking at the plug, they believe the plug never worked from new. Maybe the previous owner never used it?? Clear coat on driver side bumper under headlight is peeling off. Scheduled an appointment for body shop in the end of October. 
Nov 2015

30600 mi
Clear coat was pealing off the driver's side front bumper just beneath the headlight assembly. Dealer sent it to the body shop who painted and refinished clear coat. 
Jun 2016

40000 mi
Check engine light on and rough idle. Codes P0010 and P1101 found. Camshaft solenoid replaced. 
Aug 2016

42000 mi
Belt tensioner pulley chatter. Dealer followed "doc 3775684" and replaced belt and pulley. 
Jun 2018

82000 mi

US $110
Alignment 

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2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

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

Buick Regal in Nebraska, United States
Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021

125000 mi

US $100
Replaced driver headlight 
Buick Regal in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012

1000 mi
Failed starter/generator unit. Car wouldnt start on 3rd day I had it. Since the parts weren't readily available I didn't get it back for 10 days. I had about 200 miles at that point.  
Buick Regal in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2012 - Oct 2014
Dec 2012

9000 mi
Sunroof failed 
Jun 2014

19000 mi
Water infiltration into trunk 

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2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

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

Buick Regal in New York, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2016
Dec 2012

14000 mi
Broken hinge on driver's courtesy mirror 
Dec 2013

25000 mi
Dealer installed module requiring 2 clicks to open trunk to correct known issue. Warranty repair 
Aug 2015

49000 mi

US $250
Replace emission control solenoid 
Dec 2015

54000 mi
Replace crankshaft sensor under warranty 

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2011 Buick Regal

Engine not specified

Buick Regal in Alabama, United States
Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
Nov 2014

42300 mi
elec. system was intermittently shutting off & then coming on again (like a short) while driving -- dash lights, radio & even headlights. Dealer thought it had repaired car 4 weeks earlier, but then it happened again. 

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2011 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

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

Buick Regal in Indiana, United States
Jul 2011 - Feb 2018
Sep 2011

2000 mi
"Haze" on exterior chrome trim around windows. Trim replaced. 
Mar 2012

10000 mi
Chirping sound when A/C turned on, intermittent. It did not make the noise at the dealer's. 
Aug 2012

18000 mi
Intermittent chirping sound while A/C on and car in Drive, that dealer had not been able to duplicate on a previous visit. When it happened again I was near the dealer and took it in. They replaced a belt and a tensioning arm. 
Feb 2014

43000 mi
Driver's seat heater turns on very briefly, then turns itself off without heating seat. They diagnosed and had to order a part, still waiting. 
Mar 2014

44000 mi
parts came in a few days later to repair driver's seat heater, brought car back and problem fixed. Took 'em 2 days though. 
Aug 2014

51000 mi
Driver's power seatback adjustment switch stopped working. Dealer said seatback motor died, had to order the part. They let me keep the no-charge rental the whole time, so the 5-day wait was not a problem. 
Jun 2016

75000 mi
Loud chirping sound under the hood when A/C turned on and car in Drive. Was previously repaired under warranty; it's happening again but out of warranty. Decided to live with it due to cost of repair. 
Jul 2016

76300 mi

US $360
Loud chirping when a/c running, got worse since June so had it repaired. Dealer replaced tension arm. 
Jan 2017

74200 mi

US $250
On startup the entire panel lit up and engine ran rough, car very sluggish. Dealer said the Throttle Body and the throttle sending unit had failed. 100K mi. powertain warranty covered all but $250. 
May 2017

100000 mi

US $500
On acceleration car lagged then jolted. Dealer said one motor mount was entirely broken, other 3 need replacing too. Had all four replaced. Also had brake fluid flushed and filled. 
Jul 2017

101000 mi
Brought car in for 100K mi. transmission fluid and filter change. Waited a half hour then service writer told me this car is an early 2011 and has a nonremovable filter, the special transmission fluid costs $400 for 8 quarts plus labor; but they do not recommend changing the transmission fluid EVER. They said when the transmission starts slipping, it's time to get rid of the car. I took their advice. 
Feb 2018

118000 mi
While driving on the highway, rpms went up. Car had gone into 2nd gear limp mode, would not shift to any other forward gear. "Limped" back to dealer, was told transmission needed rebuilt or replaced. Traded car. 
Buick Regal in Quebec, Canada
Jul 2011 - Dec 2015
Aug 2015

25920 mi
rattling in the turbo system 
Buick Regal in California, United States
Mar 2012 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

25000 mi
Misfire reported, dealer cleaned the fuel injectors but couldn't replicate Nav computer wouldn't save settings. A software update fixed the issue. 
Buick Regal in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
Sep 2013

33000 mi

US $300
Drivers side seat heater needed to replaced. It would turn off after a minute or so. Dealer suggested new front rotors as they were starting to warp. Seat heater was covered under warranty. 
Aug 2014

39000 mi
When a/c was on and car was idle there would be a screeching belt noise coming from under the hood. When a/c was off noise would stop. Every time car was turned off the navigation clock would reset to incorrect time. 
Buick Regal in Nova Scotia, Canada
Sep 2011 - Oct 2014
Oct 2012

11560 mi
Center console creaks and groans 
May 2013

16000 mi
Center console creaks and groans. The dealer eventually agreed to replace the console after I complained to GM Customer Service but that one also creaked exactly the same way after a couple of days use. Apparently it was a design flaw. 
Feb 2014

21700 mi
Car diagnosed with misfire. Dealer replaced sparkplugs, reset codes; problem repaired. 
Oct 2014

24180 mi
Center console creaks and groans. I understood that it can be largely mitigated by disassembly and cushioning the mounting points with thin felt or foam strips to eliminate plastic to plastic contact at the fastening points. 
Buick Regal in Ohio, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2013
Mar 2012

4000 mi
Passenger seat seatbelt anchor trim was disconnected. Technician was able to properly attach and snap into place in 10 minutes. Trim rattle now gone. 
Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2011 - Jun 2018
May 2013

18600 mi
Return line to turbo charger was dripping oil on a driveway. Minor leak not affecting engine oil level after 10,000 km. 
Nov 2013

24800 mi
Driver's seat heating element failed, replaced under warranty 
Apr 2014

28600 mi
Engine light was on, Intake Cam valve actuator replaced under powertrain warranty. 
Sep 2014

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. 
Nov 2014

35620 mi
Heating element on driver's seat failed, heating would not work and it would turn off automatically after one minute. 
Jun 2017

63240 mi

C $700
Cam lifter sensor replaced due to engine light indication and new spark plugs installed 
Nov 2017

66340 mi

C $1100
Rotors and brake pads replacement 
Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2011 - Aug 2020
Aug 2012

26180 mi
Squealing noise when first put into gear with AC on. Assumed it was the belt 
Nov 2013

49600 mi
Noise coming from engine while idiling. 
Jan 2014

17100 mi
Previous noise while idling was the water pump and not the steering pump. 
Jul 2015

89560 mi

C $158
Made squealing noise with AC while idling in drive. 
Apr 2016

106400 mi

C $117
Brake pedal was sticking. Brake pedal assembly was "adjusted." 
Jun 2016

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. 
Dec 2016

122760 mi

C $300
Replaced VVT solenoid. 
Feb 2017

126047 mi

C $798
Replace #3 ignition coil and all four spark plugs. 
Sep 2017

136400 mi

C $1100
Sticking brake pedal replaced with a new gear shift assembly. 
Jun 2018

145390 mi

C $620
Howling sound coming from front right. Bearing wore out. Replaced. 
Buick Regal in New York, United States
Aug 2011 - Feb 2012
Feb 2011

50 mi
dealer replaced catalytic converter with new 
Sep 2011

5213 mi
dealear replaced leaky fuel line to fuel rail dealear replaced leaky fuel line to fuel rail 
Feb 2012

9000 mi
driver heated seat failed 
Buick Regal in New York, United States
May 2011 - Dec 2013
Jan 2013

39000 mi
Sagging head liner over rear window. Fixed under warranty, used epoxy and a magnet to secure it. Buick released a service bulletin for it. 
Buick Regal in Indiana, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2022
Nov 2012

22300 mi
Replaced both seat heaters 
Dec 2020

98000 mi

US $1850
Replaced timing chains & tensioners 
Buick Regal in Texas, United States
Feb 2011 - Feb 2014
Apr 2012

23000 mi
Drivers heated seat feature quit working. 
Jan 2013

34700 mi
The engine has a very rough idle but very rarely. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. 
Jun 2013

43000 mi
Plastic inner liner rubbing on tire. 
Buick Regal in New Jersey, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2014
Nov 2011

11000 mi
Dealer replaced the drivers seat heating element. Warranty work. 
Jun 2014

26000 mi
Replaced brake pedal assembly - brake pedal would hang and keep brakes engaged 
Buick Regal in Georgia, United States
Jun 2011 - Feb 2014
Jul 2012

13500 mi
Rug on the floor became loose and protruded above door trim at the bottom of the drivers door. Trim was removed and the rug secured to the body. Trim was replaced. 
Aug 2013

22000 mi
Right rear door handle would stay out and allowed rainwater to enter the body of the door. Handle was replaced under warranty and I have not had a problem with it since. 
Dec 2013

25000 mi
Car's clock would not update to reflect the change of DST. Dealer had to search for a software update and install it before the clock would work correctly. This was the third time I went to the dealer for a repair. 
Buick Regal in Florida, United States
Aug 2011 - Dec 2017
Jun 2015

25000 mi
Belt needed adjustment 
Buick Regal in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2011 - Mar 2023
Nov 2014

35200 mi
Air Bypass Valve Vacuum Tank had a leak. Dealer replaced it on warranty. 
Mar 2017

55180 mi
Front seat wiring harness replaced do to a factory recall. 
Jan 2022

86800 mi

C $5500
High speed transmission sensor failed. Since that transmission was only used in 2011 in the Regal, and this car arrived in Calgary from the Opel factory in Germany, that’s where the part had to come from. No codes came up when it first failed, so it was kitted and put back in. After 200km it failed again with the code. Sat for 2 months the second time until the part came in and it was replaced. So the first repair was unsuccessful, but the second one was. 
Buick Regal in Arkansas, United States
Sep 2011 - Mar 2018
Aug 2013

42000 mi
Replaced timing chain. Also belt tensioner. 
Nov 2017

131000 mi

US $309
Replace starter and battery 
Buick Regal in Ohio, United States
Aug 2011 - Sep 2014
Aug 2012

10700 mi
Tail lamp fogged with water 
Feb 2014

26400 mi
cam sensor replaced 
Buick Regal in Maryland, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2018
Jan 2016 Camshaft Actuator Sensor was replaced under warranty. 
Feb 2017

66000 mi

US $3000
Throttle body and intake/exhaust cams sensors replaced 
Buick Regal in Ohio, United States
Feb 2013 - Oct 2015
Apr 2013

10200 mi
An air duct end cap fell out. Repaired under warranty. 
Aug 2013

11500 mi
Drivers rear Window came off track, would not close. 
Oct 2013

12300 mi
Drivers Seat heater replacement 
Buick Regal in Rhode Island, United States
Apr 2015 - Dec 2016
May 2015

40800 mi
Infotainment screen would periodically go blank with radio, nav, and telephone inoperable. 
Buick Regal in New York, United States
Dec 2013 - Mar 2014
Dec 2013

11000 mi
Drivers side heated seat element changed under warranty. Would shut off less than 30 seconds. This was done while I waited for it at Dealer. 
Jan 2014 Turbo charger had to be replaced under warranty. Metal vibrating noise noticed under load- only during accelerating. I had to drive the auto technician around to diagnose it. 3 days in dealer service. 11800 miles. 
Feb 2014

11300 mi
Engine light on for 2 days. OnStar diagnostics- emission system out of specs. Get car serviced. Engine idling rough. Wants to stall.Does not accelerate correctly. 
Buick Regal in Georgia, United States
Mar 2012 - Jul 2014
May 2012

12000 mi
They had to replace serpentine belt and it still makes lots of noise when turning air conditioning on. 
Jul 2014

46000 mi
Belt tensioner very loud chirp squeal when turning a/c on. 
Buick Regal in Michigan, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2014
Jun 2013

70000 mi
Service Transmission June 16, 2013 replace "Transmission Control Module". June 24, 2013 dealer clear codes in "DTCS" history. June 27, 2013 dealer service center found technical service bulletin #PI0442 Document ID: 2629205. 
Jul 2013

71700 mi

US $100
Replace Belt Tensioner and Serpentine Belt 
Dec 2013

84000 mi
Oil filter cap. 
Buick Regal in Kansas, United States
Dec 2012 - Sep 2013
Mar 2013

19000 mi
Rattle in headliner 
Buick Regal in Arizona, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2015
Apr 2015

38500 mi
Third time replacing the belt tensioner. 

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2011 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Buick Regal in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2015 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016

44020 mi
The return line that feeds oil to the turbo split open and had to be replaced. The car lost most of its oil and smoked a lot was towed to the dealer. I needed to have a linket replaced as well and had to wait three days for the part. It took 3 business days to recive the part. 
Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2012 - Jul 2022
Feb 2014

23560 mi
Passenger side rear turn signal burnt out. Virtually inaccessible to the consumer. Would have normally done this myself but had to take it into the dealer. Warranty. 
Jun 2014

28520 mi
Right rear turn signal light bulb burned out. It is difficult to replace any of the rear bulbs on the 2011 Regal, so I needed to take it in to the dealership, where they did the work under warranty. Low oil warning on central console kept appearing, but a check of the dipstick revealed normal level. Rear driver side door arm rest kept catching on the exterior door frame. Door alignment adjusted by dealer. 
Aug 2014

29760 mi
Gear shift linkage had to be replaced because the reverse gear lock out mechanism was not latching (i.e. could put car into reverse without pressing the latch button). NB: 6-speed manual transmission. Under hood liner was coming off the hood. Dealer replaced line with new one that was attached more securely. 
Feb 2015

32240 mi

C $50
Glove box would not remain latched shut 
Aug 2015

38400 mi
Could not disengage parking brake easily. Brake sensor home position needed recalibration. Under warranty 
Oct 2021

66960 mi

C $1000
Water leaking into trunk and sloshing into passenger cabin 
Dec 2021

67580 mi

C $1000
Driver side front and both rear windows would not go up or down 
Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2011 - Oct 2012
Jan 2012

10340 mi
door handles were sticking when I picked up this car new. Three new door handles were ordered, painted, and replaced. The driver door handle was fine and did not need replacing. 

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2011 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

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

Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2014 - Dec 2016
Jun 2014

51460 mi
Engine light came on. Would not go away. Took it to dealer. They replaced timing belt and fuel pump. It was a recall repair so no cost to me. 
Dec 2014

57040 mi
car was stalling, engine light came on, took it in, they replaced the exhaught cam shaft sensor, under warranty 
Mar 2015

58900 mi

C $130
car stalling and shuttering while driving and coming to to a stop. dealer called and said i needed an oil change because low on oil sensors not getting proper communication. I did not know that the Regal does not have a low oil sensor! 
Jul 2015

64860 mi
rebuilt the engine due to broken piston. Oil level was down 3 litres in 5000k's. So the stalling originally the problem was due to piston problem caused by low oil level. 
Buick Regal in North Carolina, United States
May 2014 - Nov 2017
Jul 2014

48500 mi
Water was leaking into the trunk from the left rear tail light mount. The dealer replaced a missing rubber grommet. They had much difficulty in obtaining the correct part. 
Aug 2014

49400 mi
The dealer scratched the roof of the car during previous repairs. They offered and completed a full detail. This did not in any way fix the scratches. 
Jul 2015

59500 mi

US $234
The car would not start. It had the key stuck in ignition with no power. Needed a tow. The master fuse was replaced. 
Aug 2015

60700 mi
The right front hub bearing failed. This was replaced under the extended warranty. The dealer noticed higher than normal timing chain rattle. Replaced wpbalance shaft chain. 
Mar 2017

85100 mi
The check engine light, traction control light, and reduced engine power message displayed on the dash. I was able to slowly drive to the nearest dealer. They replaced the throttle body assembly and seal at no cost. 
Buick Regal in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2011 - Aug 2014
Apr 2011

8680 mi
Rattle in rear lens. Fix by adjustment.  
Mar 2013

27900 mi
Replace automatic light sensor. Replace the electric element for the left front seat.  
Jun 2014

39680 mi
The motor icon is on for time to time 
Buick Regal in North Dakota, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

1000 mi
Factory forgot to install mechanism to lock gas cap lid. Dealer installed one. 
Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2010 - Jun 2012
Jun 2011

10540 mi
PAINT CHIPPING OFF FRONT BUMPER, GM REMOVED AND REPAINTED 
Buick Regal in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2010 - Mar 2013
Nov 2010

2300 mi
Seal on rear tail light was replaced because it rattled during driving. It could only be heard with the radio off. Seal on back rear tail light was temporarily replaced, ordered a new one that will be here in a few weeks. When driving with the car silent, a rattling noise could be heard from the back of the car. 
May 2011

8000 mi
iPod interface needed replacement because there is static after an hour of use. Driver's side heat seater overheats, to the point where it burns, when placed on the highest setting. This problem developed on its own, as the high setting worked fine during the beginning of ownership with the car. 
Buick Regal in Indiana, United States
Oct 2010 - Sep 2012
Jan 2012

15600 mi
Drive seat heater element replacement 
Buick Regal in New York, United States
Nov 2010 - Apr 2012
Oct 2011

16200 mi
cam shaft lifter plates replaced 
Buick Regal in Missouri, United States
May 2011 - Dec 2016
Dec 2011

7000 mi
Driver's heated seat failed. Dealer did not have parts and they are on order. Still waiting for repairs to be completed. 
Jan 2012

8000 mi
Replaced seat heater element in driver seat. 
Sep 2014

17000 mi
Fuel injection module failed. Replaced module. Also performed a recall update to computer. 
Buick Regal in Pennsylvania, United States
Jan 2011 - Jan 2014
Dec 2012

29000 mi
driver seat heater not working, new heating element installed 
Buick Regal in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2022
Jun 2012

8000 mi
car would stall, dealer replaced the cam actuator sensor Shimmy at low speed. Half shafts replaced. 
Nov 2012

10100 mi
Seat heater element failed 
Dec 2012

12000 mi
Battery would not hold a charge 
Nov 2014

26000 mi
Passenger seat heater not working 
Sep 2016

41000 mi

US $325
Car was stalling, Intake and exhaust actuators replaced 
Aug 2021

98696 mi

US $800
AC compressor replaced 
Buick Regal in Michigan, United States
Jul 2013 - May 2018
Oct 2013

43000 mi
Interior required replacement of door handle chrome and replacement of LT seat bottom finish molding 
Feb 2014

49500 mi
Timing belt was replaced. 
Mar 2015

72000 mi
The car would not advance past the 1st gear. Also, the car could not go in reverse. The transmission was totally rebuilt. The warranty costs to GM were between $4000 to $5000. 
Mar 2016

97000 mi
Engine propulsion--check engine light 
Feb 2017

125000 mi

US $950
Water pump required replacement 
Buick Regal in Illinois, United States
Mar 2012 - Jan 2017
Sep 2013

32000 mi
Replaced Balance Chain Tensioner, fuel pump, and crank seal 
Jul 2014

46000 mi
Replaced radio to fix clock error and radio presets error. Rear mounted trunk lid switch (under emblem) was not working. Dealer replaced with new switch. 
Oct 2014

49800 mi
Repair driver heated seat relay. 
Oct 2016

73000 mi
Engine rattle every few start-ups (problem has been ongoing - returning under warranty). Oil was low -- Oil consumption test started by Dealer - will return in 1,000 miles. Req'd by dealer before any warranty work can begin. 
Nov 2016

73200 mi
Return vehicle after 1000mi as req'd for oil consumption test. Oil was 1.5qt low & warranty was done. Replaced Pistons,rings,& camshaft timing chain reass'y. Owner research-Timing chain guides break down & cause rattle on 2.4L ecotec. 
Buick Regal in Illinois, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2018
Apr 2012 Steering wheel shimmying beginning at 55MPH. 
Oct 2012

7000 mi
A slight creak in the driver's side door when the body flexed. Vibration felt in steering wheel once speed hit 50mph. The car sat on the dealer's lot for too long without moving the car around and the tires developed flat spots that did not work themselves out with use. Rattle noise on drivebelt side of the engine. The drivebelt idler arm pulley was replaced. 
Apr 2013

11200 mi
On warm engine, a metallic sound was heard around the drivebelt area. Dealer could not replicate sound. 
May 2013

12000 mi
On warm engine, a metallic sound was present in the accessory drivebelt area. Timing chain, balance shaft chain and tensioners replaced. A metallic squeak is heard in the B pillar. Dealer found a clip making noise. 
Jun 2013

12000 mi
A metallic creak sound was diagnosed in the B pillar. A possible factory weld issue was identified as the culprit and insulation was added to the wall and cavity. The problem has been solved. 
May 2014

22000 mi
The engine was making a ticking noise on start up. It was diagnosed as a piece of the timing gear broke off and lodged itself in the engine where it could not be removed. The engine was replaced under warranty. Upon picking the car up after the engine replacement, it was bucking and jolting uncontrollably. I brought it right back to the dealer for diagnosis. 
Nov 2014

27000 mi
Driver's side seat heater was shorting out. 
Dec 2014

28000 mi
Power steering input pipe fitting was leaking. 
Oct 2015

37500 mi
At fuel fill up, just before the gas station pump shuts off, there is a thump heard in or near the fuel tank. 
Jan 2017

42300 mi

US $290
Low rumble sound could be heard from the engine on cold start up. The problem was found to be the drive belt tensioner. 
Mar 2017

53692 mi

US $445
A squirrel eat through some of the wiring leading to the MAS and radiator fan circuits. 
Buick Regal in Kansas, United States
Jul 2012 - Jul 2015
Nov 2012

29400 mi
Driver foot well trim loose, headliner loose by sunroof, LED pass fr door loose, radio randomly changes input. All but radio addressed, could not replicate radio problem 
Apr 2013

38500 mi
headliner loose by sunroof, Radio STILL randomly changes input. Replaced USB port. 
Sep 2013

48000 mi
Trans was acting like it was slipping, and very, very hard shifting. Hard downshift, too. Dealer unable to replicate problem. No repair made 
Aug 2014

68000 mi
We had noticed a loud rattle @ cold start for some time, they could not find prior. However, today they said the hydraulic tensioner for the timing chain was bad and the chain & tensioner need replaced. Also may have caused internal damage. 
Oct 2014

70700 mi
Solenoid valve and TCM Replacement. Car would get stuck in gear and would slam if it did shift. Threw engine svc code. Solenoid valve was stuck in on position. 
Buick Regal in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2019
Jul 2013

40000 mi

US $60
P0010 Replaced cam shaft solenoids 
May 2016

150000 mi
Mass Air Flow issue. Covered under warranty 
Aug 2017

175000 mi

US $300
Exhaust Pipe seam split. Replace 
Feb 2019

205000 mi

US $1
Exhaust manifold cracked, front pipe, catalytic convert replaced oil consumption problem. I've known of it for years, but I always thought, Oh it a German car, they all blow oil. I never brought it up to the dealers attention and now I'm past warranty on this recall issue. 
Buick Regal in Iowa, United States
Jul 2013 - Oct 2014
Mar 2014

52000 mi
Car was idling rough. Also it had killed earlier in the week. Dealer cleaned throttle body and injector cleaner and advised better gas. 
Jul 2014

58000 mi
Timing chain broke and bent all the valves. Car is currently being serviced, as this just happened. Turned out cylinder head had an oblong bolt hole that the belt tensioner bolted in to. Over time the bolt finally snapped, taking out the timing chain and valves. All new head, valves, water pump, tensioner. 
Buick Regal in New York, United States
Jun 2015 - Apr 2017
May 2016

61900 mi

US $300
Replace timing belt and balancing shaft only paid for timing belt part 
Sep 2016

69000 mi
Transmission failed car towed to shop. 2700 for repair could not afford. 
Nov 2016

71300 mi

US $1700
Repaired transmission 
Buick Regal in Minnesota, United States
May 2015 - Aug 2017
Jun 2015

73000 mi

US $400
trunk lid would not open. Dealer aligned the trunk lid and replaced the trunk touch pad.  Glove box rattle. New rubber plugs were ordered and installed in glove box. Not related to problem, dealer flushed the transmission fluid. 
Oct 2016

85300 mi

US $850
Leak in the rear right caliper. Replaced both rear calipers, new brake pads and rotors, flushed brake fluid. 
Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011

1240 mi
Noise on cold or warm engine start up. Dealer able to replicate noise and parts were ordered and changed. Actuator was changed to address the problem. USB jack was not working. When audio media was plugged in all that could be heard was static. Dealer had to replace USB connector. 2 Interior trim panels were scratched while replacing the faulty USB jack. These had to be ordered and replaced.  
Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011 Car only had 358kms. Car stalled after start within 30 seconds. Intake cam phaser, actuator and solenoid needed to be replaced. 

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2003 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Regal in Massachusetts, United States
- Nov 2015
Nov 2015

133030 mi

US $300
Replaced front pads and rotors. Replaced loose RF hub. 

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2002 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Regal in Michigan, United States
- Apr 2014
Jan 2011

120000 mi
new starter. 
Mar 2011

132000 mi

US $1500
complete transmission rebuild. upon repair found that a shifter kit was previously installed. bought used Sept. 2010 from dealer who touted as being employee owned, one owner car with no previous problems. Purchased at Crown in Holland MI 
Sep 2011

145000 mi

US $165
gages showing milage and MPG quit. check engine light on, replaced mass air flow senser in lot of auto repair shop.  
Dec 2012

160000 mi

US $550
Fuel pump failed and was replaced. not a DIY project as pump is in the gas tank. Result $150.00 towing fee, and $550.00 in repairs. Last GM product I will ever purchase...always had a soft spot for Buicks...no more! 
Oct 2013

210000 mi

US $500
Valve cover gaskets replaced, also one broken front motor mount replaced & oil pressure sensor. 
Apr 2014

250000 mi

US $321
alternator quit and was replaced. 

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2001 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Regal in Ohio, United States
- Aug 2011
Aug 2011

118254 mi

US $275
Replace failed catalytic converter, muffler 

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1999 Buick Regal 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Buick in Michigan, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

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. Other than some body rust, this car was still running and in not bad shape other than this major brake problem. 

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1997 Buick Regal 4-door

supercharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Buick in Washington, United States
- Jan 2018
Jan 2018

154000 mi

US $600
water pump leaked-replaced, thermostat, plastic elbows 

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