Exterior Lighting Problems of Buick Regal

Buick Regal owners have reported 182 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (73 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (63 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Buick Regal

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2016 Buick Regal. The contact stated that condensation and moisture was present inside the front headlight assemblies, which caused the headlight illumination to be diminished and created a visibility hazard while driving at night.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

There is a water seal leak around the driver side headlight. I have photos showing proof of standing water. It has now caused the headlight, left turn signal, and drivers side brake light to fail. My passenger side headlight is doing the same. I have no headlights, no driverside lights period.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

In the 2 years I've owned this vehicle, I have had to replace both rear turn signal bulbs 4 times. The socket looks melted. On October 3, 2020. . . The front passenger seat adjustment stopped working. It can recline back, but not return to the upright position   Read details...

The Turn Signal Switch problem

Was driving my 1997 Buick Regal GS 3. 8 when I had my son in the car went to turn left and when in the turn all the lights start to flash and the car shut down . . Had to have it towed later to find out it is the ignition switch now car is sitting will not start all lights flash will not crank or   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

Vehichle purchased in October 2017 with 35k miles. Has always had a vibrating noise while sitting and idling. It will get worse after the car is driven/heated and then idled. Brakes have always had a very loud screaching noise. Tail lights stopped working.   Read details...




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