Buick Regal Complaints (2012)

92 consumer complaints on file.

#11432711September 13, 2021
SUSPENSION, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle would not immediately start up, and while at a stop light the entire vehicle would shake and vibrate. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V764000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact indicated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 72,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428955August 13, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlight housing leaks water into headlight. This appears to be a problem with this vehicle as I read numerous complaints about this.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11425792July 21, 2021
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V764000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11423975July 8, 2021
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Timing belt and engine stopped working. Mechanic says needs engine replaced
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11422542June 28, 2021
ENGINE
No warning and approximately 80,000 miles -the timing needs replaced. Mechanics state this is common with this model and they recommend a new engine replace the original engine. This car has under 100,000 miles on it. The cost of the repair is out of my means. The car is paid off, however, I cannot afford the repair. Is there anything that can be done?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11421715June 21, 2021
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V764000 (Suspension); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11421463June 19, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Issue with the condensation/water getting inside our HID headlights. Have replaced once and now they are both full of water again. Dealer refuses to cover as a defect. VERY expensive to repair. Huge safety issue because lights can fail at any time going down a dark road! Safety to thers as they may not see me coming.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11421289June 17, 2021
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V764000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11416798May 16, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS GET WATER IN THEM AND FOGS UP..CAUSING YOUR HEADLIGHTS TO LOOK DIM AT NIGHT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11412993April 20, 2021
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V764000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED QUALITY BUICK GMC OF ENGLEWOOD (406 GRAND AVE, ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631, (201) 871-0606) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET 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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11408224April 15, 2021
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V764000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BALISE CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (440 HALL OF FAME AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MA 01105) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11403376March 16, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
MY PASSENGER HEADLIGHT WENT OUT AND DID KNOW TILL I GOT A TICKET. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIR TWO TIMES AND THEY FOUND THAT IT IS NOT SEALED PROPERLY. THERE IS CORROSION UNDER THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY DUE TO IT COLLECTING WATER. HOW CAN THIS BE FIXED I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS IS A BIG ISSUE PLEASE ADVISE ON WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP EVERYONE AFFECTED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11396597February 17, 2021
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY TWO WEEKS HE WOULD CHECK THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO VISIBLE LEAKS FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE OIL WAS TOPPED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. COCHRAN BUICK GMC OF ROBINSON (5200 CAMPBELLS RUN RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205, (877) 338-4077) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000. *BF
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11394261February 2, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MY VEHICLE BATTERY WILL NOT HOLD A CHARGE AFTER SEVERAL REPLACEMENT BATTERIES THE VEHICLE BATTERY IS COMPLETELY DRAINED OVERNIGHT AND WILL NOT START. I MUST GET A BOOST WITH CABLES OR THE BATTERY HAS TO BE COMPLETELY RECHARGED OR REPLACED
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11388893January 19, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WATER SEEMS TO BE LEAKING IN HEADLIGHTS, CAUSING BLOWOUT HEADLIGHT HID.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11372918November 3, 2020
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), ENGINE, SUSPENSION
THE 2012 BUICK REGAL CONSUMES A QUART OR MORE OF OIL IN LESS THAN 2 WEEKS OR 300 MILES. I AM PUTTING A QUART IN IT JUST TO GET IT TO READ ON THE DIP STICK AND MORE IF NEEDED. AS IT CONSUMES OIL, THE ENGINE GAINS A NOTICABLE TICKING NOISE WITH A ROUGH START. ALL OF THIS IS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY OR RURAL ROAD. THE BACK RIGHT TIRE AND OR TIRE AREA MAKES A THUMPING NOISE AT ALL SPEEDS. THE TIRE IS NOT THE ISSUE. THE STABILITRAK WARNING LIGHT COMES ON OFTEN . I AM THE 3RD OWNER TO THE CAR WITH WITH 164,333 CURRENT MILES. THE CAR HAS HAD ROUTINE OIL CHANGES ETC BY ALL OWNERS.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11372568November 1, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. MECHANIC TOLD ME I NEEDED NEW BALLAST.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11364574October 15, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONDENSATION/WATER GETTING INSIDE HID HEADLIGHT OPTION TF4
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11364016October 12, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONDENSATION IN HEADLIGHT CAUSING THE BULB TO QUIT. GET NEW BULB FOR $150, CHANGE BULB, IT RAINS, IT HAPPENS AGAIN. AM TOLD A NEW ASSEMBLY IS $1500. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. SEEMS LIKE IT SHOULD BE FIXED BY BUICK.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11362783October 5, 2020
SEATS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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