2013 BUICK Regal Problems & Complaints
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
26 complaints
The contact owns a 2013 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the front driver's side headlight was replaced by the dealer six years ago. The contact stated that the front passenger's side front headlight was inoperable and replaced three years ago; however, the contact stated that the front driver's and passenger's side headlights have since become inoperable due to heavy condensation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with failed front driver's and passenger's headlights due to condensation. The contact was informed that the driver's and passenger's side headlights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
Jan 05, 2024
Both headlights have condensation and are not working.
May 06, 2022
Condensation in drivers headlight caused headlight malfunction. I have seen multiple posts regarding this issue that have not been addressed. Serious safety issue. No warning lights or indicators tell you light has malfunctioned either.
Apr 12, 2022
DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AMASSES OUNCES OF WATER / CONDENSATION CAUSING BULB AND BALLAST FAILURES - I'VE REMOVED THE ASSEMBLY TWICE TO REPLACE THE BALLAST AND BULBS COSTING $100.00 PER ATTEMPT ONLY TO HAVE TO REPLACE THEM AGAIN WITHIN A WEEK. PASSENGER SIDE IS DRY AND CRYSTAL CLEAR - ABSOLUTELY A DEFECTIVE PART AND IT COSTS OVER A $1,400.00 A SIDE. DRIVING WITH A SINGLE HEADLIGHT IS ILLEGAL AND DANGEROUS. GM IS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO ADDRESS IT.
Mar 11, 2021
MY DRIVERS SIDE HID HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY DEVELOPED CONDENSATION INSIDE THE ASSEMBLY CAUSING A HEADLIGHT FAILURE. THOUGH THE CAR IS A 2013, IT HAD ONLY 64000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE CONDITION OCCURRED. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT SINCE THERE HAS BEEN NO IMPACT TO THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND NO VISIBLE BREAK IN THE SEAL.
Nov 17, 2020
+ 21 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15 complaints
Projector lights in headlamp assembly go out and moisture gets into headlamp causing poor visibility after sundown or poor weather. General Motors Case Number: 9-10416199921
Aug 30, 2023
Condensation is getting in the High Def headlamps, and causing headlights to blow. It's a known issue and the assembly is between $1,200 and $1,500 dollars
Jul 20, 2023
ADDENDUM TO REPORT 11400295 - HERE'S A PICTURE OF THE AMOUNT OF WATER ACCUMULATED IN THE HEADLIGHT LENSE IN LESS THAN A WEEK. I'M REPLACING THE BULB AND BALLAST FOR THE THIRD TIM IN LESS THAN 8 MONTHS - HELP
Mar 12, 2021
I'M HAVING A PROBLEM WHERE MY CAR WON'T START AT TIME I HAVE PURCHASED A NEW BATTERY AND HAD THE ALTERNATOR CHECK ALL GOOD SOMETIMES I SMELL SOMETHING BURNING AND I NOTICE THERE'S A RECALL ON 2013 BUICK REGAL GS
Jul 24, 2020
ON MY 2013 BUICK REGAL GS THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR HAS CONTINUED TO SHUT DOWN 3 TIMES AND HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, THE CAR CONTINUES TO SHUT DOWN WITH NO GM CODES. PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP OR I'LL HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO CONTACT MY COUNSEL TO FILE A LEGAL COMPLAINT AGAINST GM FOR DANGEROUS CAR. *TR
Jun 01, 2020
+ 10 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5 complaints
There is condensation and moisture present inside the high definition front headlight assemblies, which causes the headlight illumination to be diminished and created a visibility hazard while driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the Ganley Chevrolet dealership who diagnosed that the front headlight assemblies were faulty and needed to be replaced. The cost to replace both is about $3,000. Then I went to Damper's Automotive of Cleveland Ohio for a second opinion and after replacing the bulb in the passenger side headlight, the bulb immediately blew. Based on complaints from other customers this is a known issue on low and high mileage vehicles of the same make and model. It's a astronomical cost to replace these assemblies and they could go out at any time while driving due to the trapped moisture and-or electrical wiring exposed behind the headlight.
Jul 21, 2023
CONDENSATION IN DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT NOW HEADLIGHT WILL NOT WORK BOUGHT A NEW 112.00 BULD AND STILL DOESNT WORK. LOOKED ISSUE UP ON INTERNET AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS
Jun 28, 2021
MY DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT IS OUT, CONDENSATION INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT AS WELL. BOUGHT $106.00 HALOGEN REPLACEMENT BULB AND LIGHT STILL ISN'T WORKING. AFTER LOOKING FOR OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE I SEE THIS THERE IS COMPLAINTS AND RECALL FOR "SOME" MODELS OF THE 2013 BUICK REGAL (TURBO PREMIUM 3) SPECIFICALLY BY CHECKING MY VIN FOR THE RECALL. OBVIOUSLY HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE OTHER REGAL MODELS OF SAME YEAR WERE RECALLED FOR.
Mar 31, 2021
VEHICLE COLLECTED CONDENSATION INSIDE THE DRIVER HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY CAUSING A SHORTAGE/BURN OUT OF THE PROJECTOR FOR THE HID SYSTEM. $1244 WAS THE COST OF REPLACEMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY, WHICH DIDN'T LAST LONG BEFORE THE PROJECTOR BURNT OUT AGAIN. THIS MANUFACTURER DEFECT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED, ESPECIALLY WITH THE REPLACEMENT COST BETWEEN $1000-$1600! THIS VEHICLE WILL NOT ILLUMINATE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOR SAFETY WARNINGS, NOR WILL IT STORE CODES THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN PRESENTLY PRINTED OUT AT OCCURRING TIMES.
Sep 23, 2020
LIGHT ON DRIVER SIDE CONTINUE TO BLOW LIGHT OR BULB
Oct 31, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
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.
Oct 15, 2021
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
Jul 29, 2021
EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
Feb 18, 2021
THE FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS ARE HEAD "CONSTRAINTS." BOTH THE ANGLE OF THE BRACES SUPPORTING THE HEAD RESTRAINTS AND THE THICKNESS OF THE PADDING OF THE HEAD RESTRAINTS ARE EXCESSIVE. WHEN THE SEAT IS UPRIGHT, A POSITION OF GOOD POSTURE, THE HEAD RESTRAINT FORCES THE HEAD DOWN TO LOOK AT THE LAP. RAISING THE HEAD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE DOWNWARD ANGLE. MOVING THE SEAT-BACK AWAY FROM VERTICAL MAKES THE HEAD COMFORTABLE BUT THEN THE BACK DOESN'T TOUCH THE SEAT-BACK AND THAT POSITION IS RATHER TIRING. MUCH OF THE TIME, THE SOLUTION IS TO LEAN FORWARD OR TO THE RIGHT OR TO THE LEFT AWAY FROM THE HEAD RESTRAINT TO AVOID DISCOMFORT AND BLOCKED VISION. THE 2013 BUICK REGAL HAS TAKEN THE HEAD RESTRAINT CRITERIA TO EXCESS AND IT WOULD BE HELPFUL IF MODIFICATIONS CAN BE CONSIDERED SO THAT FUTURE HEAD RESTRAINTS ARE NO LONGER A HINDRANCE TO DRIVERS.
Jun 18, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
AFTER USING THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT DOES NOT COME ALL THE WAY IN THE UP POSITION WHEN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR IS HOT. I HAVE TO LIFT THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH MY OTHER FOOT, OR BRAKE WILL BE PARTIALLY ENGAGED AND BRAKE LIGHTS WILL BE ON. BRAKE PEDAL WORKS FINE WHEN THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR IS A NORMAL TEMPERATURE.
May 03, 2021
BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT RAISE AFTER APPLY, BRAKES REMAIN APPLIED OR BRAKE LIGHTS ON. DISCOVERED WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE FELT SLUGGISH. I AM ABLE TO PULL THE BRAKE PEDAL UP BY HAND WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Aug 12, 2019
2013 BUICK REGAL GS FWD 18,240 MILES BRAKE NOICE IT IS SO BAD THAT THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAVE TO BE REPLACED @18240 MILES THE CAR AT THE DEALER WAS DOING THE SQUEELING NOICE I WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL BECAUSE IT HAD BREMBOL BRAKES ROTORS AND PADS THE COST TO REPLACE ALL 4 PADS ROTORS IS $2201.00 THERE IS SO MUCH WEAR AND TEAR AWFUL. *TR
Sep 20, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
I have a continuous problem where the vehicle goes into limp mode/reduce power mode it studders and stalls out. The check engine and stabilitrak light comes on. It is extreamly dangerous at it happens on the road and in traffic. I have thousands of dollars, a new thortle body sensor, a new crank positioner, new timing chain, new ECM, new gaskets and so much more.
Mar 13, 2025
CODES PRESENT IN COMPUTER ARE P1101 AIR INTAKE PERFORMANCE, P0101 MASS AIR FLOW CIRCUIT A FAILURE. THE CAR HAS REDUCED POWER AND SURGING DURING ACCELERATION. STUMBLING AT START UP. THE VEHICLE'S TURBO WASTEGATE FAILS TO CLOSE BEFORE 3,500 RPM THEREFORE CAUSING A SEVERE SPOOL TIME ON TURBOCHARGER THE MANUFACTURE IS UNABLE TO REPAIR AS PER THE 4 MONTHS THE CAR HAS BEEN BEING DIAGNOSED AND FINALLY THE SERVICE MANAGER HAS ADMITTED THEY ARE UNABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. CORPORATE GM IN INVOLVED ALONG WITH FIELD TECHNICIANS. SINCE THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN RETURNED TO ME STILL FAILING NOW HAS ACTIVE CODES FOR U0100 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH ECM, U0140 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH BODY CONTROL MODULE, U0128 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH PARKING BRAKE MODULE, U0073 COMMUNICATION BUS A OFF, U0101 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SINCE THE CAN-BUS IS FAILING THE CAR IS NOW TRYING TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED.
Oct 22, 2016
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
Second time, the car has basically shut down. Brake assist, ABS and traction control lights on. Stabilitrak Service light. Had to slow down to 25 miles an hour because it was shaking so bad and limped it home. Last time they said it was a bearing in one of the tires. Also states said it has multiple misfires. Having it towed tomorrow to see what it is now.
Feb 23, 2024
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING AREA TO APPROACH AND ENTER A PARKING SPACE AT 5 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SURGED WITH A HIGH RATE OF SPEED ABOVE 60 MPH AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT APPLIED EXTREME FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME TO TRY TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED WHIPLASH AND MINOR BRUISING, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE EXTENSIVE BODY DAMAGES WERE REPAIRED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,738. ....UPDATED 03-31-16 *BF UPDATED 05/21/18*JB *CN
Jan 19, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
While driving the vehicle, I received an alert message on the instrument panel that stated “Remote Not Detected,” then the vehicle immediately shutdown in the middle of the road. I lost all power to the vehicle, I couldn’t put the vehicle in gear, neutral or anything to get it out of the road. I immediately replaced the key fob battery, no change vehicle didn’t start or power didn’t return. The vehicle had to be towed. After a couple hours power was restored and the vehicle started up again. I have replaced key fobs, had the dealership replace the car battery and the problem persists. This appears to be a defect, could you please advise on how to proceed with dealership?
Jul 26, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Buick Regal. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle would not immediately start. Additionally, while driving the check engine warning light remained illuminated. Also, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a sensor failure. No further information was available. The battery was replaced however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the Vin was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V173000 (Electrical System). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Jun 14, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
2 complaints
Left Headlamp Assembly and Driver’s Window Regulator were replaced under Warranty and now need replacing again! Trim Strips were replaced under Warranty because they were rusting and now they are all rusty again! Electrical System now blows fuses. 2103 Buick Regal Turbo just reached 60,000 miles. HOW MANY TIMES WILL I HAVE TO SPEND $2,000 TO FIX THE FAULTY LEFT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WHICH WAS GOING ON IN 2011 & 2012? There’s Complaints all over online!!!! I haven’t been able to go out at night for 6 months because of no front headlight!!!!! I have been to 3 Buick Dealers and they all have no idea how long this $2K light assembly will last because it should have been recalled!!! The lastest Buick Dealer was trying to steal my vehicle by saying the “Check Engine” light indicated that I am going to have all kinds of problems with my turbo or engine (he wasn’t sure what it was) and that my car was not worth keeping!!! I should get a new car! I asked him how much to take care of the engine problems and he said $3,500. So with the supposed engine problem & headlamp, that’s $5K. I SHOULD BUY A NEW CAR PER DIXIE BUICK IN FORT MYERS, FL!! The other Dealerships said it was likely just a sensor since the car was not running rough and there was no hurry to have the “Check Engine” Light looked at by their mechanics!!! They felt waiting 2 weeks until they could schedule an appointment for me was fine. BUICK NEEDS TO RECALL THEIR LEFT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WHICH WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM YEARS BEFORE MANUFACTURING THEIR 2013 REGALS AND GET RID OF THEIR SLEAZY RIPOFF SERVICE REP’S!!!
Mar 23, 2023
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT STOPS OUT OF NOWHERE AND CUTS BACK ON. THERE IS A BURNING/MELTING SMELL COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE CAR IS OFF SOMETIMES THE BATTERY IS DRAINED. THE DRIVER SIDE HEAD LIGHT KEEPS GETTING MOISTURE INSIDE AND CAUSES THE BULB TO GO OUT.
Jun 14, 2019
SUSPENSION
2 complaints
The contact owns a 2013 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving around curves, the vehicle felt wobbly and unstable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that she received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V764000 (Suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
Sep 30, 2022
I made a right hand turn on a 25 mph street in my vehicle and the butt end of my vehicle kicked out and i temporarily lost control of my vehicle. I then heard a high pitch squealing and a thud. I was able to gain control of my vehicle and safely pull into a parking lot where my i saw my rear pass side tire jammed into the wheel well. I had my vehicle towed to the dealership Classic Painesville as it is under warranty. I found out that the toe link fractured due to corrosion and bent the passenger side trailing arm when it snapped. My warranty company will not cover the 1650 dollar repair due to corrosion, and the dealership will not cover the safety recall since my VIN is not listed under the recall notice. I pointed out that the General motors website motorsafety.org provides details on the "salt belt: area concerning this same issue. 2012 – 2013 Buick Regal 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 2010 – 2013 Buick Lacrosse Recall summary The recall concerns the toe links at the rear underside of the car, which hold the rear wheels straight. The toe links are coated to protect them from road debris and corrosion, but the supplier applied too much coating, paradoxically making the protective layer more likely to chip off. GM has issued the recall in specific states in the “Salt Belt,” where salt is used to de-ice roads in the winter. Without their protective coating, salt can corrode the metal toe links and cause them to break. The recall will include models that were sold or ever registered in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. My vehicle had no previous issues and was just into the dealership for an oil, change-tire rotation and a 50 point inspection 2 wks ago. There were no warning and the failure was sudden.
Sep 19, 2022
POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
MY 2013 BUICK REGAL VIN:[XXX] IS HAVING ONE OF THE 3 RECALL ISSUES THAT YOU HAVE LISTED. ISSUE #13V173, MY CAR WILL NOT START AND THE BATTERY IS LOSING POWER. I REPLACE THE BATTERY AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE BATTERY IS GOOD AS WELL AS THE ALTERNATOR BUT WHEN I TOOK MY CAR TO BUICK, I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE GENERAL CONTROL MODULE. UNFORTUNATELY, THE NHTSA DOES NOT HAVE MY VIN LISTED AS ONE OF THE AFFECTED 2013 REGAL MODELS BUT IN MY OPINION, IT SHOULD BE LISTED. I AM ATTACHING A SCREENSHOT OF THE PART AND REPAIR LISTED FOR MY VEHICLE. THE PART IS $929 TO REPLACE. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Mar 02, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS CHILD WHO OWNS A 2013 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER NOTICED DEBRIS ON THE ROADWAY. SHE STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND THE E-ASSIST FUNCTION ACTIVATED. AFTER THE DEBRIS WAS REMOVED FROM THE ROAD, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VYLETEL VOLKSWAGEN BUICK GMC (40555 VAN DYKE AVE, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48313, (586) 977-2800) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000.
Jul 27, 2018
STRUCTURE
2 complaints
DAMAGE ON DRIVE SIDE OF REAR BUMPER AND TRUNK LIGHT, INCLUDING TRUNK DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *TR
Feb 10, 2015
THE TRIM PANEL NEAR THE DRIVER'S LEFT FOOT IS NOT TIGHTLY SECURED AND THERE IS A SPACE BETWEEN TRIM PANEL AND CARPET. DRIVER'S SHOE SOLE GETS CAUGHT UNDER EDGE OF PANEL AND DRIVER IS UNABLE TO LIFT FOOT I ORDER TO APPLY CLUTCH AND THEREFORE UNABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. THREE VERY CLOSE CALLS ACCIDENTS TO DATE. *TR
Jan 22, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2013 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a squeaking sound coming from the vehicle. While inspecting under the hood of the vehicle, it was discovered that the tensioner pully was very loose. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who indicated that the pulley needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact indicated that the tensioner pulley had been replaced on three previous occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
May 31, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
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 at: [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Mar 06, 2023
WHEELS
1 complaint
My Buick Regal 2013 ( VIN = 2G4GS5EV6D9229705 ) has needed (3) out of the (4) wheel bearings replaced. It only has 55,000 miles. I am not clear whether a wheel bearing is a safety issue, but I believe it could be.
May 31, 2022
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS ACCELERATION, STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ANOTHER WHEN TURN OFF THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ROLL DRIVER SIDE WINDOW UP, THE TRUNK OPEN AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER INDEPENDENTLY START TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ED MARTIN BUICK GMC, 9896 N MICHIGAN RD, CARMEL, IN 46032, AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIR DUE TO THE REPAIR FEES. FIVE CODE ALSO CAME UP, P0131, P0016, P0017, P0014 AND P0171. AND LEAVING THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TIMING CHAIN, BALANCE CHAFF, CHAIN KIT, TIMING COVER GASKET SET, CAM COVER GASKET SET AND TWO CAMSHAFT SENSORS, WERE REPLACED. THE WHILE LEAVING THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE VEHICLE LOSS ACCELERATION, HEAT BLOWING AT THE FLOW BOARD AN UNKNOWN ODOR ENTERED THE VEHICLE CABIN COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A BUICK DEALER. WHILE ON THE WAY TO THE DEALER, THE PARK TO DRIVE GEAR WAS CLUNKING AND JERKING FROM 3RD TO 2ND AND 4TH TO 3RD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN SEVEN TIMES TO THE SAME DEALER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A FAILURE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE LOSS ACCELERATION AND JERKING IN GEARS, HEAT ENTERING THE VEHICLE CABIN AND SQUEALING. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BATTERY COVER WAS MELTED ON ONE SIDE. NO INDICATION ON THE OVERHEAT THAT LEVEL THE TEMPERATURE GAGE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 81,290.
Sep 14, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I'VE HAD FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS HAD ISSUES WITH MY 2013 BUICK REGAL TURNING OFF WHILE DRIVING CAUSING A FEW ACCIDENTS THAT HAS NEARLY CAUSE ME MY LIFE. THE CAR HAS HAD MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL ISSUES I'VE TRIED GETTING FIXED AND I'VE DEALT WITH DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE DUE TO THIS. CAR HAS TURNED OFF ON ME WHILE IN MOTION. I'VE REPLACED THE BATTERY AND I'VE SPENT SEVERAL 1,000S OF DOLLARS TRYING TO GET IT REPLACED. *TR
Jun 19, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
PRIOR TO THIS EVENT THE RADIO AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHT WOULD FLICKER AND THE RADIO WOULD TURN OFF COMPLETELY. THE BATTERY WAS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY SO WE REPLACED IT. BUT IT WASN'T COMPLETELY SHOT AT THAT POINT. DURING THE SAME TIME OF THIS HAPPENING THE BATTERY IN THE KEY FOB WENT BAD ALSO. SO I THOUGHT THAT MAY HAVE HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT. HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY COMPLETELY TO RESET THE COMPUTER BECAUSE THERE WAS ANY POWER TO THE CAR AT ALL. WAITED A FEW MINUTES HOOKED IT BACK UP AND IT ALLOWED US TO JUMP THE CAR OFF.. THE RADIO AND LIGHTS HAVE ON A FEW OCCASIONS DID THE SAME AS BEFORE BUT NEVER THE ISSUE OF STARTING. SO NOW IT DID THE SAME THING AS BEFORE SO ONCE IT WAS JUMPED AGAIN I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL AUTOZONE AND HAD THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR CHECKED AND GOT AN ALL GOOD REPORT. IN ADDITION THIS TIME THE ABS AND THE STAILITRAK AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CANE ON AND WOULD GO OUT UNTIL THE COMPUTER WAS RESET BY DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY. I'VE READ A COUPLE OF FORUMS AND THE SEEMS TO BE MORE OF THE SAME ISSUE WITH OTHER OWNERS. SOME EVEN STATED THEIR VEHICLE EVEN SHUTOFF IN MOTION. AS I SIT FILLING THIS FORM OUT THE RADIO AND THE LIGHT IN THE GLOVE BOX CONTINUE TO COME ON AND OFF.
Oct 30, 2019
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
AT LESS THAN 90K MILES MY POWER STEERING ABRUPTLY WITHOUT WARNING STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. MY AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL ABRUPTLY WITHOUT WARNING STAY STUCK IN A LOW GEAR WHILE I AM DRIVING. I TURN OFF THE CAR AND START IT AGAIN AND IT'S FINE. MY COMPUTER SCREEN WILL GO BLACK AND STAY THAT WAY, WHICH CONTROLS THE RADIO, NAVIGATION, ETC., THEN IT WILL BEGIN WORKING AGAIN AFTER A FEW MINUTES, HOURS, DAYS, JUST WHENEVER IT DECIDES TO START WORKING. THE SCREEN HAS ALSO HAD RAPID MOVING LINES OF BLACK AND WHITE. MY LEFT TURN SIGNAL WORKS, BUT YET IT CONSTANTLY HAS A RAPID TURN SIGNAL SOUND LIKE IT IS GOING OUT OR IS OUT, YET EVEN WHEN I CHANGE THE BULB IT STILL MAKES THE SOUND. THE POWER STEERING I JUST FIXED A MONTH AGO, ALL OTHER ISSUES ARE ON GOING.
Aug 16, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
,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.
Nov 29, 2018
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AND STOPPED. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BREAK AND THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD, RUNNING INTO A WOODEN RAIL FENCE. THE FENCE WHICH WAS OLD, WAS KNOCKED DOWN. IT ALL HAPPENED SO QUICKLY, I WASN'T SURE IF I HAD HIT THE ACCELERATOR. TWO DAYS LATER I MADE A NORMAL STOP IN TRAFFIC. AFTER BREAKING, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD. I PUSHED ON THE BREAK PEDAL TO STOP THE CAR, BEFORE IT COULD HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THIS TIME I WAS SURE MY FOOT HAD NOT HIT THE GAS PEDAL. I AM NOW GIVING THE CAR EXTRA BREAKING DISTANCE. IN EITHER CASE, I DIDN'T NOTICE IF THE TACHOMETER INCREASED RPM OR NOT, THOUGH WITH THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION RPM MUST HAVE INCREASED.
Sep 08, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
GM DEALERSHIP MISDIAGNOSED THE TRANSMISSION AS NEEDING REPLACEMENT, AND QUOTE A $4500 REPAIR PRICE. AFTER GETTING 3 ALTERNATIVE EXPERT OPINIONS, THE PROBLEM WAS THE THROTTLE BODY; REPAIRED FOR $420. NOW THE FORMERLY RECALLED GENERATOR ALTERNATOR HAS FAILED. CAR WILL NOT RESTART WHEN STOPPED, WHILE DRIVING. GM HAS TOLD ME THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE FORMERLY RECALLED PART UNDER WARRANTY, OR BUT NOT IF FOR MISDIAGNOSING THE TRANSMISSION AND THE PART FAILING WHEN GARNERING 2ND OPINIONS. GM ALSO TOLD ME THAT IT IS NOT THE DEALERSHIP'S JOB TO ALERT A CUSTOMER OF A RECALL. IF THAT IS THEIR PROCESS FOR RECALLS, I AM AFRAID FOR THE LIVES OF OTHERS. I AM ALSO AFRAID THAT THEY POSSIBLY DON'T EVEN UNDERSTAND HOW TO DIAGNOSE A VEHICLE PROBLEM IN THE FIRST PLACE. THEY CONFIRMED THE PART NOW IN QUESTION WAS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT THEIR DEALERSHIP, BUT RECOMMENDED A NEW TRANSMISSION DUE TO HIGH MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A GENUINE GM DEALERSHIP. I'D LIKE THE GM/ALTERNATOR, CONTROL MODULE, AND OTHER ASSOCIATE PARTS INVESTIGATED FOR VOLTAGE FAILURES RELATED TO THROTTLE BODY FAILURE. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT IF GM IS REPLACING TRANSMISSIONS, WHEN NOT NEEDED, AND THE OTHER PARTS EVENTUALLY FULLY FAIL, CONSUMERS ARE AT EXTREME RISK. MY 19 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS STUCK AT A COMPLETE STOP, FOR NEARLY 30 SECONDS SEVERAL TIMES, ON A 70 MPH FREEWAY, WHEN TRAFFIC CAME TO A HALT, THEN RESTARTED; REACHING FULL SPEED AND HAVING TO VEER AND SLAM ON BRAKES TO AVOID HER CAR; IN THE CENTER LANE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. [XXX]. I WILL ALSO BE FILING A COMPLAINT WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF MICHIGAN FOR VEHICLE REPAIR SHOP REGULATION. DEALERSHIPS WHO ARE READING CODES, AND NOT VERIFYING THE CODES, SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN FOR GOOD. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *PM *TR
Jul 23, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY NAME IS [XXX] , I OWN A 2013 BUICK REGAL TURBO, ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO I STARTED HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH MY CAR ( STEREO SHUTS ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING, DASH LIGHTS FLICKER ). THINKING MY CAR NEEDED A NEW BATTERY I HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED. NO PROBLEMS FOR ABOUT A MONTH. NOT LONG AFTER, THE PROBLEM CAME BACK, EXCEPT THIS TIME THE CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING ALL ELECTRONICS TO STOP WORKING, INCLUDING THE HEADLIGHTS, POWER STEERING, AND BRAKES. I DROVE IT TO A GM DEALER RIGHT AWAY. 1 WEEK GOES BY AND I GET A CALL BACK SAYING THEY COULDN'T RE-CREATE THE PROBLEM. I PICK THE CAR UP AND WITHIN ONE DAY IT STALLS AGAIN, THIS TIME DRIVING AT NIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY. AGAIN I BRING IT RIGHT TO THE GM DEALER. ANOTHER WEEK GOES BY AND I GET A CALL SAYING THEY REPLACED THE BCM ( BODY CONTROL MODULE ). AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK THIS MORNING, ABOUT A MONTH AFTER THE REPAIR, THE STEREO SHUTS OFF, SOON AFTER THE DASH LIGHTS FLICKER, AND ALMOST RIGHT AFTER THE DASH LIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING THE CAR SHUT OFF, THE DOORS UNLOCKED, AND I LOSE THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKE ASSIST CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AROUND A SHARP TURN AND NEARLY CRASH. I'M HONESTLY AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR NOW, AND I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS HAD THIS HAPPEN TO THEM. I SPENT A GOOD 2 HOURS READING PEOPLES STORIES ONLINE ABOUT HOW THEY HAD THE SAME EXACT EXPERIENCE AND HOW THEY ARE ALSO AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR. THE DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO FIX MY CAR AND NOW I'M STUCK WITH A CAR THAT IS WORTH LESS THAN WHAT I OWE ON IT, A CAR I HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT DRIVING, A CAR I'M AFRAID TO HAVE PASSENGERS IN DUE TO THIS MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THIS MALFUNCTION I WOULD IMAGINE THE MALFUNCTION WOULD PREVENT THE AIRBAGS FROM DEPLOYING. BEFORE I BOUGHT THIS 2013 BUICK REGAL I WAS DRIVING A 1992 FORD F-150, AND ITS SAD TO SAY I FELT A LOT SAFER IN AN ANTIQUE TRUCK. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jan 31, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
GENERATOR CONTROL MODULE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE
Jan 19, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
CONSOLE WONT TURN ON IN THE HEAT. IT DISCONNECTS. PARKING LIGHT SAYS NOT IN PARK WHEN PARKED AND WONT TURN OFF. LIGHTS BURN OUT VERY FAST. HAS HAPPENED SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE , NEW! IT IS VERY SLUGGISH WHEN TAKING OFF FROM STOP.
Jan 02, 2018
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK REGAL. WHILE THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO PARALLEL PARK, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO TWO PARKED VEHICLES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO THE DEALER (DALESSIO CHEVROLET BUICK IN BOONTON, NJ, 973-334-2000) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT IT WAS AN UNKNOWN ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000.
Dec 05, 2017
AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON A RURAL ROAD (ABOUT 40-45 MPH) AND MISSED A STOP SIGN AT A T INTERSECTION, WENT STRAIGHT AHEAD AND STRUCK A GUIDE WIRE, A LARGE BUSH, THEN A BLOCK WALL, AND CAME TO A STOP AFTER PASSING THROUGH THE WALL AND ENTERING THE BUILDING. THE CAR NEVER VEERED BUT WENT STRAIGHT AS IT STRUCK THESE STRUCTURES. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND I SUSTAINED A BROKEN RIB AND INJURY TO THE CHEST WALL. EMERGENCY PERSONNEL COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHY THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAR WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE A TOTAL LOSS.
Nov 15, 2016
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAVE A BUICK POWER ADD ON SYSTEM THAT IS 50 STATE CARB LEGAL CALLED THE STAGE ONE KIT OFFERED BY GM THE KIT CONSISTS OF AN AIR INTAKE AND A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION. AMONG ALL THE ISSUES I HAVE BEEN HAVING WITH THE CAR THEIR FINAL SOLUTION WAS TO INSTALL THE OEM CALIBRATION AND FUEL TABLES BUT LEAVE THE THE STAGE ONE KIT INSTALLED. I BELIEVE THIS MAKES MY CAR NON-50 STATE EMISSIONS COMPLIANT. PART NUMBER FOR STAGE KIT IS 12653664. THE ISNTALLATION MANUAL SPECIFICALLY MENTIONS NOT DRIVING WITHOUT THE CALIBRATION UPDATE FROM THE DEALER. I HAVE NO WAY OF PUTTING IT BACK IN.
Oct 22, 2016
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BECAME RESISTANT TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DOWNSHIFT INDEPENDENTLY DESPITE THE BRAKE PEDAL NOT BEING DEPRESSED. THEN I LOST THE POWER STEERING, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTED FLICKERING. IT THEN LOST ALL POWER AND LEFT ME STRANDED ON THE INTERSTATE, NARROWLY MISSING OTHER CARS. WITHIN FIVE MINUTES, THE FLASHERS AND LIGHTS ALSO WENT TOTALLY DEAD. TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR AGAIN, BUT WOULD NOT. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AT 60,000 MILES. SEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, DISCOVER A RELATED PROBLEM OF GM'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 13136 OR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V173000
Jun 02, 2016
TIRES
1 complaint
BOUGHT 2013 REGAL BUICK OCTOBER OF 2013. I HAD 2 TIRES TO BLOW OUT LAST YEAR AND 1 YESTERDAY. THIS IS 3 TIRES I HAD TO REPLACE. THIS CAN'T BE NORMAL.
Nov 14, 2015
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
FROM THE PURCHASE OF OUR 2013 BUICK REGAL IN THE SPRING OF 2014 (VEHICLE WAS A NEW LEFTOVER), WE EXPERIENCED CONDENSATION BUILDING ON THE OUTSIDE (BOTTOM PORTION) OF THE WINDSHIELD. WE WOULD USE THE DEFROSTER BUT THAT DID NOT CLEAR THE BUILD UP. WE TURNED OFF THE RECIRCULATION AND TRIED ALL SETTINGS TO NO SATISFACTION. NORMALLY ON CLEAR AND LESS HUMID DAYS THERE WAS NO CONDENSATION BUILD UP. HOWEVER WHEN THE DAY WAS HUMID AND A HIGHER DEW POINT, THE BUILD UP WOULD PRESENT ITSELF. WE NORMALLY USED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO CLEAR THE WINDOW FOR VISIBILITY, BUT AT TIMES THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD WILL FOG UP QUICKLY AND ALMOST COMPLETELY. THIS PRESENTS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION IN TRAFFIC BEING THAT WE HAVE FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING (BEING THAT AT TIMES IT COVERS THE WINDSHIELD QUICKLY). THROUGHOUT THE WINTER MONTHS OF 2014 THROUGH 2015, WE SELDOM DROVE THIS VEHICLE AND USED OUR TRAILBLAZER FOR DRIVING. THUS WE DID NOT EXPERIENCE TOO MUCH OF A PROBLEM DURING THAT TIME. HOWEVER THIS YEAR WE WILL BE RELYING ON THE 2013 BUICK REGAL THROUGHOUT THE WINTER AND ARE VERY CONCERNED WITH THE CONDENSATION BUILDUP PROBLEM. AS STATED THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THE WINDSHIELD QUICKLY FOGS UP.
Sep 13, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
ON 3-7-15, UPON LEAVING MCDONALD'S ON 14 MILE RD., IN ROYAL OAK, MI. I APPROACHED THE END OF THE DRIVEWAY, STOPPED, WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR. STARTING TO TURN OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, I WENT TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR DID START TO GO, BUT SUDDENLY, WITH NO WARNING, THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS NOW ON THE MAIN ROAD, WITH CARS APPROACHING, NO ACCELERATION. I GLIDED INTO THE DRIVEWAY RIGHT NEXT DOOR, HARDLY MADE IT SAFELY. I TESTED THE CAR IN DRIVE AND REVERSE, AND THE CAR RESPONDED. I DROVE TO THE DEALERSHIP, RIGHT LANE, FLASHERS ON. THEY TESTED THE CAR BY COMPUTER CODING "RUNNING LEAN". THEY DETERMINED THIS WAS THE PROBLEM. I WAS CALLED AND TOLD A LOOSE CABLE AND SCREW TO THE BATTERY CAUSED THE PROBLEM. I ASKED AND WAS TOLD "RUNNING LEAN" HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. THEY SAID IT CODED PREVIOUSLY "RUNNING LEAN". I NEVER HAD WARNINGS, OR HAD NO GAS TO THE ACCELERATOR BEFORE. I HAVE COMPLAINED OF A HESITANCY WHEN I GO TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. TEST DRIVING THE CAR, NOBODY AGREED WITH ME, AT SOMERSET BUICK OR AT SELLERS BUICK. TOLD TO ME BY SOMERSET BUICK, A PROBLEM HAS TO OCCUR 3 TIMES BEFORE WARNING THE DRIVER. I SAID THAT COULD BE "TOO LATE", AND THEY COULD HAVE A FATALITY ON THEIR HANDS. IMAGINE MAKING A LEFT TURN IN AN INTERSECTION, STARTING TO ACCELERATE, AND SUDDENLY NO GAS TO DRIVE THE CAR, IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WITH CARS COMING? I PONDERED: THE "3 TIME OCCURRENCE" BEFORE A WARNING? WHAT REASON NOT TO WARN A DRIVER? HOW COULD THERE NOT BE A WARNING TO LET A DRIVER KNOW THAT THERE IS A CABLE AND A SCREW LOOSE CAUSING NO GAS TO THE ACCELERATOR? I AM HAUNTED BY WHAT HAPPENED TO ALL THOSE PEOPLE DRIVING THE GM CARS THAT HAD THE PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION. WILL HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF? I REALLY BELIEVE THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALL SITUATION TO SAVE LIVES. *TR
Mar 22, 2015
VISIBILITY
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AND THE MOON ROOF EXPLODED ALL OVER MY KIDS IN THE BACK SEAT AS WELL AS MY SELF, I HAD GLASS STUCK IN MY SCALP. *TR
Dec 19, 2014
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The 2013 BUICK Regal currently has 88 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
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The most common problems reported for the 2013 BUICK Regal are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
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All problem and complaint data for the 2013 BUICK Regal comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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