Buick Regal Reliability Problems

Regal owners have made 238 complaints over 30 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 8th in overall reliability out of 14 Buick models, with real engine and electrical concerns.

2 Common Buick Regal Problems

A list of some of the most common issues Regal owners have to deal with.

  1. Inaccurate Gas Gauge

    GM vehicles have a problem with defective gas gauges that leave owners wondering just how much fuel is left in their tank. The gauge goes a little whacko once the tank is less than half full, with owners saying it sticks in place or bounces…

    Continue reading article "Inaccurate Gas Gauge" Cluster on instruments in a Buick, including a gas gauge that shows the tank is empty.

What Regal Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

Regal Generations

The Regal has 3 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 5th generation (2009–2017).

Regal Key Numbers

  1. 238 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 2,273 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 30 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

Recent Regal News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. GM says it needs to bleed the brake systems of 230,000 cars.

    Some of the recalled vehicles have rear brake caliper pistons that have hydrogen gas trapped inside that could be released into the brake systems. ZF, the manufacturer of the brake pistons, didn't properly temper and chrome-coat the pistons, causing hydrogen gas to remain trapped in the bodies of the pistons.…

    keep reading article "Excess Gas Buildup in the Brake Caliper Pistons of Regal and LaCrosse"

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