25 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 86800 miles driven
Redesigned for this model year. Has required far more repairs than subsequent model years. Multiple reports of excessive oil consumption with the four-cylinder engine.
Buick Regal vs. GMC Terrain Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Buick Regal and GMC Terrain reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Buick Regals and GMC Terrains with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Buick Regals and GMC Terrains that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Buick Regal and GMC Terrain lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Buick Regal and GMC Terrain have been recently.
To see how frequently Buick Regal and GMC Terrain problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Buick Regal
Buick Regal Brand Reputation: Cons
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2012
4dr Sedan turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Whenever someone asks what car I bought, I say a 'Buick Regal GS'. I then get asked, "What are you, 70 years old? My grandpa drives a Buick!" That stigma will last for a while. But trust me, nothing screams "old person" about the GS.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the GMC Terrain
None of our members have yet commented on the brand reputation of the GMC Terrain.