4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,512 miles

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2012 Buick Regal Owner Comments

problem #5

Jul 072019

Regal

  • 164 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I got a 2012 Buick Regal I brought it July 2018 my car was died out of nowhere about 5 months prior list and then after I changed my oil my car didn't go anymore it sounded like a chain the first night after they change the oil and then the next day I drove it for 2 hours I don't know if the timing is off or what

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

problem #4

May 162019

Regal

  • 86,047 miles
Codes P0016 P0017 dtc P0299 under turbo boost P0010 - fluid leak from transmission - stabilitrak light on and off (2017, 2018, 2019)- { I paid to have the issue fixed and less than a year later it happens again} car will not pick up speed - crank / cam position not plausible - timing chain stretched /stuck.( popping sound coming from under my seat in 2017)these are all issues that happen while driving. I am getting on the on ramp for the highway and my car will not go pass 35 mph for over 15 seconds, even if I floor it. There is on coming traffic doing 60 to 70 mph and that is a life or death situation. I have no way of moving to avoid being hit. My car will stall when I try to drive after stopping at a stop light.

- Flotissant, MO, USA

problem #3

Sep 022017

Regal

  • 34,149 miles
Driving on highway at 70mph and car completely shut down almost causing a serious accident and dash board went haywire brakes locked and service stabiliktrack system and ABS assist warnings and it smelled like my car was on fire brakes locked steering and lost power totally shut down glad someone was in car to help me steer to side of road out of traffic had to have towed and there was a recall for this problem before apparently GM didnt get it right I could have died and they are refusing to repair problem since the previous owner had it done before I purchased it and there are other owners having same issues again

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #2

Mar 172014

Regal

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while decelerating from 35 mph, the vehicle violently jerked forward. The vehicle was taken to several different dealers. The first dealer was unable to diagnose the problem while the second stated that the shift adapter needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired but the failure worsened. The failure mileage was 12,000.

- Sterling Hieghts , MI, USA

problem #1

Oct 122012

Regal

  • 200 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. The brake warning light was illuminated at the time of the failure. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 200.

- Mount Juliet, TN, USA

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