2011 Buick Regal Problems: 3 Known Issues

2011 Buick Regal Problems: 3 Known Issues | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls9 recalls

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

Campaign #14V44700023/07/2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured November 3, 2009, to March 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats. The power seat wiring harness may contact the seat frame, causing the wires to chafe.

Campaign #16V51700007/07/2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Campaign #16V50200005/07/2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.

Campaign #13V17300006/05/2013

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BUICK REGAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2012 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108 LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR, THE PARKING LAMPS DO NOT ACTIVATE WHEN EITHER THE PARKING LAMPS OR HEADLAMPS ARE TURNED ON.

Campaign #12V09300007/03/2012

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Buick Regal problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2011 Buick Regal has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Replacement Park-Lock Lever May Permit Key Removal Outside Park (Recall 16V502), Power-Seat Wiring Can Chafe and Short (Recall 16V517), Power-Seat Height Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447). Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Buick Regal reliable?

The 2011 Buick Regal has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 3 issues are rated critical: Replacement Park-Lock Lever May Permit Key Removal Outside Park (Recall 16V502) and Power-Seat Wiring Can Chafe and Short (Recall 16V517) and Power-Seat Height Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2011 Buick Regal Replacement Park-Lock Lever May Permit Key Removal Outside Park (Recall 16V502)?

GM Recall 50491, NHTSA 16V502, includes certain 2011 Buick Regal vehicles that may have been serviced with an ignition/start-switch housing containing a damaged electronic park-lock lever. The key may be removable while the transmission is not in Park, allowing the vehicle to rol… Severity: high.

What is the 2011 Buick Regal Power-Seat Wiring Can Chafe and Short (Recall 16V517)?

GM Recall 30710, NHTSA 16V517, covers certain 2011 Buick Regal vehicles equipped with eight-way power-adjustable front seats. The power-seat wiring harness can contact the seat frame and chafe. Damaged wires can short-circuit, make a power seat inoperative and increase fire risk. Severity: high.

What is the 2011-2012 Buick Regal Power-Seat Height Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447)?

GM Recall 14271, NHTSA 14V447, covers certain 2011-2012 Buick Regal vehicles equipped with power height-adjustable front seats. A shoulder bolt securing a front-seat height adjuster can loosen or fall out, causing the seat to drop suddenly to its lowest vertical position. Sudden… Severity: high.

2011 Buick Regal Problems: 3 Known Issues

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2011 Buick Regal: Replacement Park-Lock Lever May Permit Key Removal Outside Park (Recall 16V502)#

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What is the 2011 Buick Regal Replacement Park-Lock Lever May Permit Key Removal Outside Park (Recall 16V502)?

What is the 2011 Buick Regal Power-Seat Wiring Can Chafe and Short (Recall 16V517)?

What is the 2011-2012 Buick Regal Power-Seat Height Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447)?