| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2012 Buick Regal repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 79 repairs.
2012 Buick Regal engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (75%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Buick Regal
Engine not specified
| 49000 mi | Serpentine belt and tensioner replaced due to chirping noise |
2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 52000 mi | turbocharger failed |
| 42160 mi | Noisy water pump |
| 98704 mi C $500 |
intake and exhaust advance solenoids |
| 100750 mi C $6000 |
water pump making loud noise turbocharger seals leaking oil Timing chain guide found fractured |
| 84000 mi US $950 |
Cat converter had hole in it. Replaced |
| 58000 mi | Somehow sucked a valve into the piston head. Had to replace the entire head. |
| 59000 mi | Bad intake actuator |
| 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. |
| 7300 mi | engine noise continued... dealer replaced turbo. engine still made noise. |
| 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. |
| 36880 mi | I had the p2261 code, Turbocharger/Supercharger Bypass Valve - Mechanical ". Dealer replace the bypass valve. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 77424 mi | Bad vibration, engine noise |
2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 45400 mi US $60 |
Mass Airflow Sensor replace and replaced fuel filler cap |
| 40000 mi | Check engine light on and rough idle. Codes P0010 and P1101 found. Camshaft solenoid replaced. |
| 42000 mi | Belt tensioner pulley chatter. Dealer followed "doc 3775684" and replaced belt and pulley. |
2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 49000 mi US $250 |
Replace emission control solenoid |
| 54000 mi | Replace crankshaft sensor under warranty |
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