Equipment Problems of Buick Regal - part 1

This issue is related to the gear shifter on the vehicle. When stopping the car and putting it into park the dashboard shows the message "shift to park. " this vehicle has only 50,000 miles on it and this issue cause safety issues as the battery on the vehicle will drain as the car can't be turned off with this message. This issue has been reported for this vehicle in NHTSA bulletin #10252775. However, the manufacturer is stating that it doesn't link to the cars VIN #. With 10 years + of vehicles in the gm family showing this issue and the issue being all over the internet, the issue must be reported for this vehicle.

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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 could not locate the problem however several of your other gm vehicles are having this issue. Please assist. I am being stranded in the dark in the cold with a car I cannot leave the key in or someone could steal the car, the doors will not lock with key in ignition.

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Hard to be able to control the vehicle due to something going on the rear.

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As my daily drive to a shopping location I parked my car at a curb, I turned off engine, and I removed the key, I open and exit the car out the driver side door, as I walk a few feet away from my parked car, I then was alerted by people from a nearby business that smoke was coming from the bottom area on my car, I turned and saw dark smoke, and fire began slowly rising from below the bottom front center area of the car, unknown to me why the car was smoking, and now on fire, this was a fast burning fire, I did not know what to do as more people including a nearby off duty police officer joined in to help, then the fire department engine truck and crew pulled up in seconds just at the nearby traffic light , as my wife and I stood there and my car was now burning up from the hood area, a blast of foam did not put the fire out, the fire captain, and his crew cut open the hood to put out, in the (captain words) an electrical fire, they began to cut wires from battery, within the engine area . I've never believed this was happening, so unreal, as I thought about how my wife, and I were just sec. From getting back into the car to continue our day shopping, we thank all who helped. We just drove a short distance away from our home. There were no warning lamps, fire started as people were eating at a outdoor food service business, it was an uncontrolled car fire, my wife and don't know what to do at this point, humiliation towards the car dealer and repair update by (gm recall ).

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I backed the car in drive and the guages were normal. When I got out I saw a small amount of smoke coming from under car but within a minute there were flames coming from under the car and within a few minutes the flames were above the car. I called 911 when I saw flames and knew I wasn't going to be able to put the fire out myself. The fire dept arrived, it took them at least 30 minutes to put the fire out. A county deputy arrived and there is a police report (I tried to upload it and it failed each time). The damage has been inspected by an insurance representative from the owner of the house (upload failed.

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Left headlamp assembly and driver’s window regulator were replaced under warranty and now have reoccurred and both need replacing again. My car just reach 60k miles. This began 6 months ago so I haven’t been able to drive at night or during storms nor crack my window to talk to strangers. I am a realtor and feel my safety is at risk. This headlight problem was going on in 2011 & 2012 yet Buick continued to use this headlamp assembly, knowing it fills with moisture then blows the bulb & fuse. With all the online complaints, I am shocked that our government has not forced Buick to do a recall. I could kill someone or hit something with only one headlight!!!! very concerned when my 4-year-old grandson is in my car too! both problems are on the driver’s side and both keep reoccurring. The headlight assembly is almost $2k to replace. How many times am I going to have to pay for this reoccurring safety issue that Buick knew they should have redesigned years earlier? I may be reached cindy o’hara 839 via formia punta gorda, FL 33950 941-661-6797.

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Per your site, gm concluded a safety recall was necessary on the 2018-2020 Buick Regal on June 30, 2022 due to partial or full loss of vacuum-brake assist pressure and warns that this "increase[s] the risk of a crash. " on August 23, 2022, I received notice of the safety recall in a letter obliquely dated "August 2022". The letter states that a software fix "is not currently available", but also states, "if you have already paid for repairs for this condition, you may submit those charges using the reimbursement request form that will be provided with the next letter. " notably, the latter statement ostensibly reflects that some entity apart from gm actually does have a software fix for the problem. This is my only vehicle--I do not have the luxury to park it until gm is able to remedy the problem at some unknown date. I contacted gm's Buick division this morning, inquiring whether a loaner would be provided until the company's programmers identify a solution, or, alternatively, the names of other entities that have the capability to perform the repairs for which gm offers reimbursement. The company is doing nothing and has no other information, including as to other repair facilities. Despite being aware of the problem and the increased risk of crash for which they have no current solution, "no courtesy transportation is being offered", and they are merely generically "working to expedite the release of a remedy. " this is ridiculous and exposes, not only myself, but the motoring public to significant danger. What is the point of this two-month belated recall notice for which no solution is readily (or willingly) available and there is no reasonable estimate on the horizon? gm customers have obligations and need use of their vehicles to meet their daily needs. A driver can only do so much to control his/her vehicle. In our current tense environment, where drivers are routinely cut-off or worse, an "increased stopping distance" also is a luxury.

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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 over 2,000 dollars which isn’t fair to the customers. Something should be done as soon as possible.

I have a Buick. Regal go 3. 8 was just notified about recall for under hood fire I have not had this happen yet but I have been a mechanic for. 8 years and from what I've seen with my 3. 8 and others I have worked on it's not just only the front valve cover and gasket I have noticed that on mine I had oil pooling from lower intake manifold onto transmission also same thing on right hand side of engine the intake leaks oil were the factory uses the silicone form a gasket when sealant goes bad the oil pools on top of transmission and on right the oil pools on top of the timing cover /water pump housing so I think just replacing the front valve cover is not an adequate fix when you have two ends of lower intake leaking oil and also rear valve cover leaking the rear may not be as big of fire hazard but those intake leaks were they pool could very well poor that pooled oil onto front exuast manifold and or crossover pipe when a had break is applied to vehicle.

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The car runs fine right up until it doesn't. You can be driving down the highway and all of a sudden lights start flashing on and off and it dies completely and slams on the breaks all at once! it's dangerous especially in the dark! you have no flashers or breaklights to warn other cars you are even there! sometimes it won't even start setting in the driveway. You just have to wait a little bit and then the car will start up like nothing ever happened. I've seen recalls on other Buicks for the same thing but mine isn't on the recall list. This car is gonna get someone killed! we are afraid to sell it because we don't want someone else to get hurt! we have taken it to two different mechanics and they couldn't find anything wrong with it except the first mechanic cleared out 23 control module codes.

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 service department at both the main Buick dealer about outside smells coming inside the car at all times especially when there's any car in front of my vehicle all smells comes into the car a/c system even when it shut off and the air recirculation button always no. My main concern I am getting all type of smells from the outside especially for fumes from other vehicle, diesel, toxic, nature. The smells of fumes hit my face so bad that gets me lightheaded while I'm driving the vehicle also my passengers complains several times about the smells. I got the car back today from lorenzo Buick dealer in miami the service advisor a notify me that there's nothing they can do that engineering has the car vents always open 20% form factory specifications. The service advisor told me to find somewhere else to get the car computer reprogrammed to keep it always shut. My complaint is that I would like to have the car air recirculation button always shut close 100% not 20% for safety reasons for my health and allergy outside smells there should be a recall to get this matter fixed.        information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

When I shift the car from park to drive it does a very hard jerk. And vehicle has no codes on dash or anything.

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I purchased the Buick Regal new in Feb 2016. After about two years, it skid on a perfect road surface in a perfect weather, the traction control light and the engine light came on, but disappeared after 30 seconds or so. The problem was scary enough that I brought the car to a neighborhood dealership to see if there was any safety recall for that issue. There was none. The replaced a sensor or something to fix the problem. It has not happened again until two weeks ago. Exactly the same thing happened, skid briefly on a perfect road surface in a perfect weather condition, skid light and the engine light came on, but disappeared after a minute. I brought back the car to the dealership and asked them find the original record for fixing the problem. But, they insisted it was not the same issue, this time it was my old tires that caused the problem. I got all my tires and brakes replaced, but still experienced the same problem. Given severity of the safety hazard, now I am afraid to drive the car. I could easily been in an accident if there were more cars around during either of the skidding incidents. I am surprised there was no report from other car owners. I could not be the only one experienced this problem. Very serious safety hazard for sure.

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The car doesn’t stay on park still will move forward or backwards the gear shift locks and does not move when I turn it makes a huge clack sound.

I am having a braking problem with my 2011 Regal clx turbo. My brakes do not seem to be releasing when the car has been sitting outside and the temperature is high. Steering wheel shakes when applying the brakes and even when the brakes are released. The brake pedal and or parking brake does not disengaging on the Buick Regal 2011.

I have attached a document to this incident report explaining the issues we are facing with our Buick Regal!! the 2013 Buick Regal all models need to be immediately recalled becore more people become seriously injured by the carelessness of general motors.

The check engine light is always on and has not been diagnosed (as of yet) by circle Buick - highland, in. There is an auto-engine-shutoff feature when the vehicle stops at traffic lights, and when you resume driving there can be a lengthy delay and/or an engine & transmission jolt after the brake pedal is released. The vehicle must be retested every two years for emissions compliance for in, but cannot do so because of the check engine light never going off. This is a safety issue not to get hit from behind in local traffic. John & elizabeth orfe.

Car window anti pinch not stopping window from crushing fingers. Car immobile.

All 4 power window motors do not work. They all failed within 6 months of each other. I checked on you tube and found that almost all Buick Regals have this problem of power window motors breaking. There are hundreds of complaints on you tube alone for this issue. I believe this is proof that the power window motors are defective and probably made this way to force owners to make expensive repairs. I am asking you to force Buick to recall their Regal models and have the window motors repaired at Buick's expense.

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The headlight area had condensation in it that resulted in water in the headlight. This caused the headlight to go dark. This is a safety issue as one of my headlights is not working. I can’t see that section of the road or adjacent sidelines. Very dangerous particularly at this time of year with deer running into road from the side. There are many other Regal owners with this problem which can be verified by googling the problem. This is the second time the light has failed for condensation. Other drivers and pedestrians are at risk because they cannot be seen with the headlight out. Headlight was replaced once and has failed again. Cost to repair 2 years ago $1600 new estimate $1800. This is for one headlight but recommended to replace both.

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. Then I can start it again. I happened today while sitting at a red light and while driving down the road. I was on a city street.

Every time I turn on my left or right turn signal it shorts out. . . . Took to a mechanic and he did some re wiring and it worked for a little bit then started to happen again. . . . I don't want to spend a bunch of money on it anymore. What should I do?.

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Proximity door unlock system rarely works goes in and out even with key fob in pocket and within proximity. I've reported the problem to Buick/Chevrolet many times, changed fob batteries and etc with no fix.

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During the cold weather while being driven the ac unit or heater throws moisture into the cabin resulting in complete vision impairment. This happened first while going up a mountain road and the car had to be completely stopped hoping not to get hit. The defrost was maxed and the impairment was still possible, no matter how hot it got in the cabin the moisture was to much, taking my and wiping the moisture of the windshield water dripped down. It continues to occur now with the ac turning on by itself while driving. First reported the issue early February 2020 again in may 2020 and again in October 2020 with complaints of smell coming from the ac. Service department has failed to duplicate or resolve the issue. I've been told that is how the unit is supposed to operate!?. . .

Losing oil not visible, appears to be valve cover gasket, oil pan, hose. Adding a quart a month.

I purchased vehicle believing it did not have the auto stop function. It was not working when I purchased it, the salesman said there was none, and there is not a shut off button. After driving 600 miles, the auto stop started working. A gm representative told me there are certain criteria that must be met before the auto stop starts to work on a new vehicle. One of those is that the vehicle must be driven over 600 miles before it starts to work. This is not disclosed anywhere to the purchaser of the vehicle. I would not have purchased a vehicle that has auto stop without the button to shut it off. When it started to work, I had just exited a gas station and pulled up to a red light at an intersection for an overpass across a busy highway. The engine shut off when I came to a complete stop. It scared me because I thought my car broke down.

Weird engine noise , when switching the ignition switch sometimes delay, also dash lights and headlights also ac doesn't work and low oil , low air , and low coolant lights turn on even if all of them are full at the right level .

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Vehicle was traveling at approximately 35 mph on a city street when a "pop" noise was heard, immediately followed by the car shutting down. There was no warning or system error lights on and none turned on. There was no power or brakes available in the vehicle. Upon attempting to coast vehicle off the road to a safe area, 2 people driving by yelled to get out, as there were flames coming out of the undercarriage. The entire front of the car including the engine engulfed in flames. Area firefighters were called to extinguish the fire. Total loss of vehicle. Additionally, this vehicle is equipped with on star services and a monthly report is received showing any issues or concerns with the vehicle. Upon receiving the report on July 27, 2019 there were no issues reported expect a low tire pressure.

Takata recall - there is an issue with the ballast in the hid headlamp assembly for the cxl turbo model. The seal may be faulty due to the headlamp shorting out except for the daytime running lights. They shorted out right after a heavy downpour and I was stopped by a police officer and told that they (the headlights) were out. I got out of the vehicle and looked at the the lights only to realize that they had malfunctioned and there was moisture in the assembly itself.

Excessive engine oil consumption.

Reversing camera camera is installed and equipped with guide lines showing direction of travel and wheel position. These guidelines intermitently disappear for no apparent reason. If the car is put into neutral and then back into reverse lines reappear. Since the lines are a feature of the vehicle and are not working reliably I feel this is a defect, it is a definite distraction from the information that the camera is proffering. Gm acknowledged the problem initially and replaced a module 4 times on this vehicle in an attempt to correct the problem without success now they have taken the position that the camera is working as designed. . . Clearly safety equipment should work reliably 100% of the time without distractions. In discussion with other gm owners and research online this problem is prevalent on other gm models across the product line. It appears to be be linked the number of safety features installed on the car. The more safety features the more likely of failures. This problem occurs on a daily basis and can be recreated at will. It will happen any time the car is traveling in reverse.

On 10/17/2018, I was leaving out of my workplace parking lot, while pulling on to the roadway. My sunroof exploded sending glass all over myself and inside of my vehicle and I immediately pulled over to see a gaping hole in my sunroof.

,a month ago my driver headlight went out tried replacing bulbs twice still no light tried a relay switch still not light, light went out while driving to work.

Purchased this car spring 2017 paid in full to prior owner. Asked prior owner when test drove car how come all the service lights up and including air bag warning light on dash collum are lit up? owners response "not sure but has been like that for as long as can remember we don't think you should worry?" a week later notice the car wants to accelerate on its own? just bolts on my mom and I ? within that month both passenger right side doors front & back power windows will no longer work at all? steering wheel starts making a horrible sound and smell check steering fluid empty replaced fluid only to find out it just poor's out steering will lock up and can't drive most days? notice same issue with radiator? my far worse experience with this car was not knowing how heavy the trunk was as well as not knowing it will fall back shut on own? this happened to me unloading groceries one day crashing down on my head shoulders and mid back pinning me inside trunk dazed and hurt until my son saw me trapped and pulled trunk off my body? should of went to the e. R. Was in astronomical amount of pain but didn't have medical insurance so treated myself at home? took 2 month's before bruising and swelling finally went down ? cut on my head took longer to heal? this has accured more than once and I'm absolutely terrified to go near the trunk at all now without my son to help me? interior light will stay on up to an hour after starting and driving the car making night driving dangerously difficult and fearful! passenger front seat has never worked can't adjust seating at all due to it being power seats? I'm terrified every time I get into my car worried it's going to malfunction resulting in hurting my family and I or anyone that could be involved in an accident caused by this monster of a car? please help me? this car is scary.

Brake pedal stay down and does not release causing heating and reduce acceleration. It is a safety issue during fast moving and can't predict the car movement. Brake and accelerator pedal assembly not design to work in a wide range of temperatures. It is serious danger in the highway driving.