general problems of the 2012 Buick Regal

Six problems related to power train have been reported for the 2012 Buick Regal. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Buick Regal based on all problems reported for the 2012 Regal.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2023

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel went blank, and the turn signals failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that vehicle briefly lost motive power but independently restarted while making turning in either direction. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle jerked while at a complete stop with the brake pedal firmly depressed. The contact stated that an unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2021

Timing belt and engine stopped working. Mechanic says needs engine replaced.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2017

Driving on highway at 70mph and car completely shut down almost causing a serious accident and dash board went haywire brakes locked and service stabiliktrack system and abs assist warnings and it smelled like my car was on fire brakes locked steering and lost power totally shut down glad someone was in car to help me steer to side of road out of traffic had to have towed and there was a recall for this problem before apparently gm didnt get it right I could have died and they are refusing to repair problem since the previous owner had it done before I purchased it and there are other owners having same issues again.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while decelerating from 35 mph, the vehicle violently jerked forward. The vehicle was taken to several different dealers. The first dealer was unable to diagnose the problem while the second stated that the shift adapter needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired but the failure worsened. The failure mileage was 12,000.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2013

Vehicle turns off when going in reverse. Vehicle also makes weird sputtering noise when started. This has been happening since I bought the car brand new in 2011 but dealers can never replicate the problems!.

6 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2012

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle rpms idles high and the vehicle failed to accelerate over 45mph. Also, the contact mentioned that the doors failed to unlock with the remote control and as a result, she had to use the key to unlock the doors. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times who was unable to duplicate the failure but decided to reprogrammed the vehicle computer system as a safety precaution. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 19 and the current mileage was 1,200.


Other Power Train related problems of the 2012 Buick Regal

Power Train problems
6
Noises During Shifting problems
1


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