2017 BUICK REGAL

0 recalls — 26 complaints

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

26 total complaints 1 crashes 3 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC7
SERVICE BRAKES5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
POWER TRAIN2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
STEERING1
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 25, 2025
Incident date: Mar 25, 2025
Noticed a recall regarding Buick Regal concerning break issues causing the valve to not operate correctly. Possibly the electronic break module not working properly and an update needed along with some parts. Recently the break valve was replaced because the break assist failed. Now, after running ... Read more
STEERING Jan 28, 2025
Incident date: Dec 23, 2024
When i turn the car off the key will not allow me to remove it from ignition to the proper position to remove the key. This is a safety hazzard. I have to mess with the brakes, steering wheel and parking console and keep starting and turning off the car to get key removed. The dealer said they cou... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 28, 2025
Incident date: Dec 23, 2024
When i turn the car off the key will not allow me to remove it from ignition to the proper position to remove the key. This is a safety hazzard. I have to mess with the brakes, steering wheel and parking console and keep starting and turning off the car to get key removed. The dealer said they cou... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 28, 2025
Incident date: Dec 23, 2024
When i turn the car off the key will not allow me to remove it from ignition to the proper position to remove the key. This is a safety hazzard. I have to mess with the brakes, steering wheel and parking console and keep starting and turning off the car to get key removed. The dealer said they cou... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Nov 7, 2024
Incident date: Oct 21, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Regal. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the braking system suddenly malfunctioned and the brake pedal was firm while depressed, causing the braking distance to be extended. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the brake vacu... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Apr 22, 2024
Incident date: Apr 21, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Regal. The contact stated while driving 80-85 MPH downhill and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was rigid, failed to lower as needed, and the vehicle failed to respond. The Brake Assist warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon depressing th... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Oct 12, 2023
Incident date: Oct 1, 2023
I was driving on the interstate going up the mountain and my 2017 Regal started to choke going up the incline. I was pressing my gas to the floor and nothing when this happened I quickly pulled off to the side when I tapped my brakes they felt as if I was pressing on a concrete block. I was able to ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 12, 2023
Incident date: Oct 1, 2023
I was driving on the interstate going up the mountain and my 2017 Regal started to choke going up the incline. I was pressing my gas to the floor and nothing when this happened I quickly pulled off to the side when I tapped my brakes they felt as if I was pressing on a concrete block. I was able to ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC May 19, 2023
Incident date: May 18, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Regal. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH and approaching a traffic light, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The contact stated he used the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the brake assist wa... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Apr 17, 2023
Incident date: Nov 17, 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard as the vehicle rear-ended another vehicle. It was unknown if any warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained. A police... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 20, 2022
Incident date: Sep 17, 2022
Brakes failed. This happened twice in 14 months. Vacuum Pump had to be replaced both times. The first time it happened it was sitting in a parking lot and we just started to pull out. The second time we were on a 4 lane highway in the fast lane and had to pull the car over through the lanes to the ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Sep 19, 2022
Incident date: Jul 30, 2021
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Regal. The contact stated while her son was exiting a parking spot at 5 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled to a stop. The driver took... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jul 25, 2022
Incident date: Jul 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Regal. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, the brake pedal seized while depressed, preventing the vehicle from immediately stopping. The brake assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a brake vacuum pump ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 16, 2022
Incident date: Jan 20, 2022
Vacuum Pump blew up forcing cam shaft sensor to blew out of engine and caused my brakes to fail. This happened at a stop sign. I proceed through the stop in front of a semi-tractor. Fortunately it was in front of the police station in(30mph) town zone and he was able to brake before killing me. My v... Read more
Fire 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 16, 2022
Incident date: Jan 20, 2022
Vacuum Pump blew up forcing cam shaft sensor to blew out of engine and caused my brakes to fail. This happened at a stop sign. I proceed through the stop in front of a semi-tractor. Fortunately it was in front of the police station in(30mph) town zone and he was able to brake before killing me. My v... Read more
Fire 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 16, 2022
Incident date: Jan 20, 2022
Vacuum Pump blew up forcing cam shaft sensor to blew out of engine and caused my brakes to fail. This happened at a stop sign. I proceed through the stop in front of a semi-tractor. Fortunately it was in front of the police station in(30mph) town zone and he was able to brake before killing me. My v... Read more
Fire 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 7, 2022
Incident date: Jun 4, 2022
Three years in a row starting in 2020, the vacuum pump has gone out causing the brakes to malfunction (NO BRAKES). In 2020, I was coming off the freeway when the brakes went out. In 2021, the brakes went out on my daughter. June 2022, brakes out while grandson was driving. No accidents or injuries... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 7, 2022
Incident date: May 4, 2022
The wave plate has failed inside the transmission causing the car to not go in reverse. I have done my research and this is a common problem with Buick models and should be recalled. The part is only 8 dollars but the transmission must be dropped in order to replace the part, which the labor is ove... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Jun 3, 2022
Incident date: May 19, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the rearview camera would fail to activate while reversing. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the human interface module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle wa... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING May 21, 2022
Incident date: May 21, 2022
HID HEADLIGHTS MOISTURE ACCUMULATION INSIDE HOUSING MANUFACTURING DEFECT CAUSE IS EITHER A CRACK IN HEADLIGHT HOUSING OR SEAL COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO BULBS AND/OR BALLAST/WIRING
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Mar 3, 2022
Incident date: Mar 3, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake assists unexpectedly failed, and the brake pedal was firm while depressed. The contact was able to pull over and was awaiting a tow. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 15, 2021
Incident date: Sep 11, 2021
air recirculation button stays open 20% all times with the air recirculation button always no Engineering has the car vents always open 20% form factory specifications. Hello good evening from Miami my name is [XXX] I enjoy my 2017 Buick Regal GS love my car but I've been back and forth with the se... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 10, 2021
Incident date: May 10, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED WHILE SHIFTING GEARS. SERPENTINI CHEVROLET BUICK OF ORVILLE (1107 N MAIN ST, ORRVILLE, OH 44667) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES WITH AN OIL CHA... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 15, 2020
Incident date: Dec 12, 2020
I PURCHASED A CPO 2017 BUICK REGAL SPORTS TOURING EDITION ON 11/13/2020. ON 12/12/2020 I TOOK IT TO GET WASHED AT A HAND CARWASH AS I DO WITH ALL MY VEHICLES. I HAD TO WAIT FOR MY REAL LICENSE PLATE TO ARRIVE AS THE PAPER/TEMP ONE WOULD HAVE BEEN RUINED. AFTER THE CAR WAS FINISHED, I NOTICED THAT TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 18, 2020
Incident date: Jul 2, 2020
THE PAST TWO WEEKS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY TURNS OFF AND THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. IT IS SO SCARY WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPS. I HAVE TO PUT IT BACK IN PARK AND TRY TO GET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE OFF. IT TAKES A BIT TO GET IT OFF.... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 18, 2020
Incident date: Jul 2, 2020
THE PAST TWO WEEKS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY TURNS OFF AND THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. IT IS SO SCARY WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPS. I HAVE TO PUT IT BACK IN PARK AND TRY TO GET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE OFF. IT TAKES A BIT TO GET IT OFF.... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy — 2017 BUICK REGAL

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 29.0 24.0 Premium $2,900
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 30.0 23.0 Regular $2,600

CO2 Emissions: 374.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — BUICK REGAL

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

AQ14001 Opened: May 2, 2014 — Closed: May 22, 2016
AQ — Closed — Model Year: 2013
Sands Chevrolet/Hybrid System Fire/Stall
NHTSA opened AQ14-001 to determine whether Sands Chevrolet of Surprise, Arizona complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 (Safety Act) and its implementing regulations. The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a manufacturer n... Read more
EA00011 Opened: Apr 10, 2000 — Closed: Jan 12, 2001
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1989
ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION
THE ENGINE CRADLE FRONT BOLTS AND/OR RETAINERS MAY FAIL, ALLOWING THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE CRADLE TO FALL, POSSIBLY SEPARATING THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FROM THE STEERING GEAR, WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
EA99026 Opened: Aug 31, 1999 — Closed: Dec 28, 2001
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1995
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
RQ99002 Opened: Mar 4, 1999
RQ — Open — Model Year: 1989
ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION
ON APRIL 1, 1997, GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO RECALL THE SUBJECT VEHICLES, REGISTERED IN 14 HIGH CORROSION STATES, TO REPLACE THE REAR ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.THE REAR ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS WOULD EITHER FRACTURER OR PULL THROUGH THE RETIANERS DUE TO CORROS... Read more
EA93018 Opened: Jul 13, 1993 — Closed: Jun 24, 1994
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1993
FUEL LEAKS
There is no summary currently available
PE93039 Opened: Apr 27, 1993 — Closed: Sep 14, 1993
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1991
FUEL LINE SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE91072 Opened: May 1, 1991 — Closed: Jul 8, 1991
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1988
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE90014 Opened: Oct 31, 1989 — Closed: Feb 28, 1990
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1986
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89104 Opened: Mar 17, 1989 — Closed: May 12, 1989
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1986
JAMMED STEERING MECHANISM
SUMMARY: THE OIL FILL TUBE MAY BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING IT TO FALL ANDPOSSIBLY BECOME LODGED NEAR THE STEERING GEAR.THIS MAY CAUSE THESTEERING MECHANISM TO BECOME JAMMED, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL.===
DP87017 Opened: Apr 22, 1987 — Closed: Jul 31, 1987
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1982
82 BUICK SEAT DISLODGEMENT
82 BUICK SEAT DISLODGEMENT
DP79049 Opened: Jun 14, 1979 — Closed: Sep 17, 1979
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1978
V-6 STALLING DUE TO FUEL FILTER
V-6 STALLING DUE TO FUEL FILTER

BUICK REGAL — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BUICK REGAL across all model years (1973–2020).

207 Total Recalls
4,454 Total Complaints
11 Investigations
226 Reported Crashes
335 Reported Fires
6 Reported Deaths

BUICK REGAL — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2020 3 3 View
2019 4 29 View
2018 4 33 View
2017 (current) 0 26
2016 1 61 View
2015 0 50 View
2014 2 50 View
2013 6 130 View
2012 7 137 View
2011 6 438 View
2010 0 2 View
2009 0 1 View
2008 0 1 View
2005 0 8 View
2004 5 94 View
2003 6 139 View
2002 6 150 View
2001 9 229 View
2000 11 245 View
1999 9 301 View
1998 8 376 View
1997 9 174 View
1996 4 273 View
1995 8 218 View
1994 3 146 View
1993 2 118 View
1992 2 204 View
1991 7 303 View
1990 9 107 View
1989 8 150 View
1988 11 181 View
1987 3 28 View
1986 5 14 View
1985 9 10 View
1984 5 6 View
1983 1 4 View
1982 2 1 View
1981 3 0 View
1980 6 0 View
1979 5 3 View
1978 7 1 View
1977 4 0 View
1976 2 0 View
1975 2 0 View
1974 2 0 View
1973 1 0 View

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