Seats Problems of Buick Regal

Buick Regal owners have reported 26 problems related to seats (under the seats category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Buick Regal based on all problems reported for the Regal.

1 Seats problem of the 2019 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 07/13/2024

When I was braking at an intersection, the driver's seat broke and slide all the way forward causing me to jam the brake all the way, then the recoil sent the seat flying all the back. After the orignal pop where something broke, the seat freely slides all the way forward and back.

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2 Seats problem of the 2018 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 11/26/2022

The contact owns a 2018 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the front driver’s side seat failed to move forward or backward. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the front driver's seat metal frame to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,164.

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3 Seats problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 12/28/2020

Headlight keeps burning out. It has been replaced 5 times also driver seat heating works for 1 min and turns off.

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4 Seats problem of the 2012 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 10/03/2020

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.

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5 Seats problem of the 2003 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 12/20/2018

My daughter was sitting in the passenger front seat. The seat kept heating up almost unbearable. The next day car was off all night my battery died and the heated seat was still hot never shut off all night long I found a sensor under the seat and unplugged that but am nervous of my driver seat also she has newborn baby was with us and the seat definitely could have started on fire very disturbing also very dangerous.

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6 Seats problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 12/10/2018

When I try to use my seat warmer on both the passenger and driver side it stays on for a few seconds and then turns off. The driver side has been like this for a couple of years. The passenger side just started about a month ago. My seat warmers come on but never get warm and they cut off after only a few seconds.

7 Seats problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 11/17/2018

Obd warning b0074, b0081 - pps module faulty - cannot detect passenger weight in car, therefore disabled the passenger airbag. After some research, I am seeing multiple gm issues on the same error, obd b0081, faulty pps sensor on comaros and volts.

8 Seats problem of the 2019 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 09/09/2018

When a child is locked into the trunk of this vehicle he/she will be permanently trapped inside. There is no emergency procedure for egress. There is no cable no button. Not acceptable.

9 Seats problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 09/01/2018

I have had the driver's side hid headlight ballast replaced 3 times in 9 months due to moisture in the headlight assembly.

10 Seats problem of the 2012 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 01/10/2018

My brake pedal always get stuck depressed down in hot humid weather. You literally have to drive with two feet to lift pedal when time to accelerate. My driver seat also goes in and out when trying to adjust the seat. It will not move unless I play with the power adjuster a few times then it will maneuver. My radio also turns off and on by itself with bluetooth is connected or sometimes the radio wouldn't turn on with car running or turn off while car is off.

11 Seats problem of the 2012 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 10/06/2017

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated the vehicles driver seat caught fire idle. The contact saw flames coming from the seat. The failure occurred without warning. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and no further assistance was offered due to no attributted the VIN. The vehicle was taken to a certified GMC mechanic where the left front seat harness and 8 way power switch were diagnosed needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 59,527. Kh.

12 Seats problem of the 2012 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 09/22/2017

My battery seems to be losing charge. Then it will completely die. When I charge it on a battery charger for a while it would hold the charge for a a couple of days then die again. I had the battery, alternator, and starter checked and machanic stated that they are all working good. This happens randomly. The driverside power control buttons work on and off. Some days they work and others they dont, almost like a short. This also happens randomly.

13 Seats problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 03/20/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v517000 (electrical system, seats); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

14 Seats problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 01/04/2017

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v517000 (electrical system, seats). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

15 Seats problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 11/21/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v517000 (electrical system, seats). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

16 Seats problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 09/12/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v517000 (electrical system, seats); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

17 Seats problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 08/12/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v517000 (electrical system, seats); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

18 Seats problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 08/03/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v517000 (electrical system, seats) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

19 Seats problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 08/01/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v517000 (electrical system, seats). The vehicle was taken to the dealer months ago, but the remedy and parts were unavailable. The contact later experienced a failure in which the seats failed to warm. The warning indicators illuminated for both the front driver and passenger seats. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but a diagnostic could not be performed. The manufacturer was unable to supply the parts. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

20 Seats problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 07/07/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v517000 (air bags, seats). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

21 Seats problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 07/07/2016

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the driver side seat was smoking due to a failure related to the recall campaign which included the vehicle concerning NHTSA campaign number: 16v517000 (electrical system, seats). The dealer (tasca Buick GMC, 55 fortin dr, woonsocket, ri 02895, (401) 229-4021) placed a harness over the seat, the wiring was covered however the remedy had not been provided. The vehicle was still at the dealership as the contact was waiting on a response from the manufacturer to determine the guidelines for the dealers repair. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. Dyd.

22 Seats problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 06/07/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v517000 (electrical system, seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

23 Seats problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 05/30/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. While driving 35 mph, the front driver's seat adjusted independently. The contact stated that there was an abnormal smoke odor coming from the front driver's seat. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed and repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v517000 (electrical system, seats); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was concerned that the dealer had not returned the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,200.

24 Seats problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 03/20/2016

The contact owned a 2011 Buick Regal. While the vehicle was parked with the engine turned off, the engine compartment caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. No injuries were sustained. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness caught fire and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v517000 (electrical system, seats). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

25 Seats problem of the 1998 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 01/15/2016

While driving I smelt something burning and found that the heated seat over heated to the point it melted items in my purse,coat, wallet, and burnt the leather seat. No one was in the seat but I feel this is a definite safety issue. I called Buick and was told this was not a recall issue.

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26 Seats problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 08/15/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v447000 (seats). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Pam.


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