2011 BUICK REGAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
438
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
46
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 BUICK REGAL
The 2011 BUICK REGAL has received a total of 438 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. 46 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (107 complaints), Electrical System (69 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (36 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 BUICK REGAL
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2011 BUICK REGAL, potentially affecting up to 637,461 vehicles.
Recall 16V517000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
| 42,984 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Chafed harness wires may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring harness, and repair any chafed wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number...
View full details →Recall 16V517000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 42,984 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Chafed harness wires may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring harness, and repair any chafed wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number...
View full details →Recall 16V502000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 8,367 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782....
View full details →Recall 16V502000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
| 8,367 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782....
View full details →Recall 14V447000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
| 414,333 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service...
View full details →Recall 12V484000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 120,426 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Buick Regal and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with two turn signal bulbs in each front turn signal. If one of the two front turn signal bulbs burn out in either front turn signal lamp, there is no indication to the driver. As such, these...
Consequence: If the driver is not aware that a turn signal is not functioning properly, the driver may continue to drive the vehicle. If half of a front turn signal is not illuminating, other driver's may not be aware that the affected vehicle is turning, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 12212.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 BUICK REGAL
438 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 BUICK REGAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
The cars mileage was altered due to car being wrecked prior and the other car that was used to replace wrecked parts was hidden and vin number was altered. Copart Inc and ICT Sharp Rides are party's involved, I bought car on 12/28/2023 mileage was listed as 132525
The cars mileage was altered due to car being wrecked prior and the other car that was used to replace wrecked parts was hidden and vin number was altered. Copart Inc and ICT Sharp Rides are party's involved, I bought car on 12/28/2023 mileage was listed as 132525
The cars mileage was altered due to car being wrecked prior and the other car that was used to replace wrecked parts was hidden and vin number was altered. Copart Inc and ICT Sharp Rides are party's involved, I bought car on 12/28/2023 mileage was listed as 132525
I hit a deer going 60 mph and the airbag didn’t deploy, the service airbag light came on after I hit it. I’d assume that means the airbag tried to deploy but ran into an issue
Safety Rating for the 2011 BUICK REGAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 BUICK REGAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 BUICK REGAL
General Motors, LLC has issued 46 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 BUICK REGAL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
21-NA-245 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of seeing a Shift to Park Message Displayed in DIC.
PIC5779J — EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with information on the proper washing of the bright aluminum moldings to avoid the moldings from getting damaged. It is recommended that a non-alkaline solution be used for preparation & washing of the bright aluminum moldings.
16-NA-092 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the control solenoid valve and transmission control module assembly to correct a condition of no forward or slips in forward and reverse operates normally, due to non-functioning pressure control solenoid located inside the control solenoid valve assembly
PIC 5692 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
GENERAL MOTORS: BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT RAISE AFTER APPLY BRAKES REMAIN APPLIED OR BRAKE LIGHTS ON UNWANTED. THE CONDITION MAY OCCUR IN HIGH TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONDITIONS AND MAY NOT BE REPEATABLE. *JS UPDATED 08/28/2012 *JS UPDATED 10/15/14. *PE UPDATED 2/12/16. *PE
PIP5233 — EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an engine rattle noise on acceleration or intermittently a rough idle after a stop. Dealer should advise the customer this can be caused by fuel with an octane rating of less than 91. Dealer will advised the...
SB-13-02-32-001 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC: DURING EXTREME LOW TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, THE POWER STEERING MAKES NOISES OR FLUID LEAKS FROM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE, POWER STEERING PUMP OR GEAR. *PE UPDATED 9/30/13. *PE UPDATED 11/7/14. *PE
PIP5203A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a service engine soon light on. Technician will find diagnostic trouble codes P0089 and P228D set in the engine control module. This concern could be due to an incorrect intake camshaft or camshaft actuator sprocket. A diagnostic trouble code of...
PIP5203 — ENGINE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a service engine soon light on. Technician will find diagnostic trouble codes P0089 and P228D set in the engine control module. This concern could be due to an incorrect intake camshaft or camshaft actuator sprocket. A diagnostic trouble code of...
12212 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:BULBS
Recall-possible loss of break assist
12-07-30-001D — POWER TRAIN
This informational bulletin provides a process to the service agents that are not required to contact PQC, to determine when to replace a assembly as opposed to repairing and if an engine or transmission is being returned, that it has all the information in relation to that part being returned.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 BUICK REGAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK REGAL
- 2008 BUICK REGAL — 1 complaint
- 2009 BUICK REGAL — 1 complaint
- 2010 BUICK REGAL — 2 complaints
- 2011 BUICK REGAL (current)
- 2012 BUICK REGAL — 137 complaints
- 2013 BUICK REGAL — 130 complaints
- 2014 BUICK REGAL — 50 complaints
- 2015 BUICK REGAL — 50 complaints
- 2016 BUICK REGAL — 61 complaints
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