10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,500 miles

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2012 Buick Regal miscellaneous problems

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2012 Buick Regal Owner Comments

problem #4

Aug 252020

Regal

  • miles

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

The headlight area had condensation in it that resulted in water in the headlight. This caused the headlight to go dark. This is a safety issue as one of my headlights is not working. I can-€™t see that section of the road or adjacent sidelines. Very dangerous particularly at this time of year with deer running into road from the side. There are many other regal owners with this problem which can be verified by googling the problem. This is the second time the light has failed for condensation. Other drivers and pedestrians are at risk because they cannot be seen with the headlight out. Headlight was replaced once and has failed again. Cost to repair 2 years ago $1600 new estimate $1800. This is for one headlight but recommended to replace both.

- Hampton, NJ, USA

problem #3

Aug 212019

Regal

  • 121,000 miles
Vehicle was traveling at approximately 35 mph on a city street when a "pop" noise was heard, immediately followed by the car shutting down. There was no warning or system error lights on and none turned on. There was no power or brakes available in the vehicle. Upon attempting to coast vehicle off the road to a safe area, 2 people driving by yelled to get out, as there were flames coming out of the undercarriage. The entire front of the car including the engine engulfed in flames. Area firefighters were called to extinguish the fire. Total loss of vehicle. Additionally, this vehicle is equipped with on star services and a monthly report is received showing any issues or concerns with the vehicle. Upon receiving the report on July 27, 2019 there were no issues reported expect a low tire pressure.

- Hamilton, IL, USA

problem #2

May 302015

Regal

  • 30,000 miles
General Motors denies that my car VIN number do not apply to 13V173000, recall date 05/06/2013, component electrical system, and recall campaign number is 13136 despite, key Buick performed repairs on module 2.560, the vehicle driver seat (moves up/ down, and forward/backwards) while I am driving, radio system (radio turns off and on, and can be turned off and on without keys in the ignition), indicators (not working). However, all problems still exist.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #1

Mar 192015

Regal

  • 39,000 miles
The car had no electrical power. Anything electrical wouldn't work. We couldn't remove the ignition key, put windows or anything. The second time I tried to use the vehicles self jump start but nothing would work. There was absolutely no power in this car at this time. My wife said at on different occasions she did smell a burning odor. We also had the digital speedometer stop working. It started working again after the car was shut off and restarted. We feel we are driving a firebomb waiting to happen and do not want anything to do with this car anymore. Currently its at a GM dealer and they are trying to figure out whats wrong with this car. Best part is the dealers don't want this car back as evidenced by the low trade in value that was offered.

- Ogdensburg, NY, USA

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