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Expensive Buick Regal repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 17 repairs.
Buick Regal repair cost distribution
$2500+ (45%)
$1000 - $2499 (55%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 112000 mi US $800 |
Variable valve timing actuators failed. Detected by onboard diagnostics. |
| 116000 mi US $1000 |
Front struts replaced. |
2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 38000 mi US $500 |
Right rear bearing replaced |
| 43000 mi US $1200 |
Driver side headlamp stopped working |
2012 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 270hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 60140 mi C $1000 |
Passenger side headlamp not working - needed to replace the entire unit! |
| 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 |
| 95976 mi C $3000 |
Replaced driver's side headlamp. Condensation inside shorted out all functionality. |
| 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 |
2011 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 66000 mi US $3000 |
Throttle body and intake/exhaust cams sensors replaced |
| 63240 mi C $700 |
Cam lifter sensor replaced due to engine light indication and new spark plugs installed |
| 66340 mi C $1100 |
Rotors and brake pads replacement |
| 89560 mi C $158 |
Made squealing noise with AC while idling in drive. |
| 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. |
| 122760 mi C $300 |
Replaced VVT solenoid. |
| 126047 mi C $798 |
Replace #3 ignition coil and all four spark plugs. |
| 136400 mi C $1100 |
Sticking brake pedal replaced with a new gear shift assembly. |
| 145390 mi C $620 |
Howling sound coming from front right. Bearing wore out. Replaced. |
| 98000 mi US $1850 |
Replaced timing chains & tensioners |
2011 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 66960 mi C $1000 |
Water leaking into trunk and sloshing into passenger cabin |
| 67580 mi C $1000 |
Driver side front and both rear windows would not go up or down |
2011 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 61900 mi US $300 |
Replace timing belt and balancing shaft only paid for timing belt part |
| 71300 mi US $1700 |
Repaired transmission |
| 175000 mi US $300 |
Exhaust Pipe seam split. Replace |
| 205000 mi US $2500 |
Exhaust manifold cracked, front pipe, catalytic convert replaced |
2002 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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! |
| 210000 mi US $500 |
Valve cover gaskets replaced, also one broken front motor mount replaced & oil pressure sensor. |
| 250000 mi US $321 |
alternator quit and was replaced. |
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