KnownCarProblems2014 Buick Regal Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Buick Regal, most often about the engine (24% of complaints, typically around 69,500 miles). It is 10th of 19 Regal model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2014 Buick Regal problems
Engine
9 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 69,500 miles.
I was driving about 35 MPH on city street and my car starting jerking I looked at the dash the gear had shifted it said 'md' when I looked at what gear my car was in . The car was jerking more and there was a lot of smoke coming from my car the engine light also came on . I panicked this has never happened . I turned…
Excessive oil consumption.failed oil consumption tests 2.0 turbo engine. I had same problem with 2013 malibu with 2.0 turbo engine.where it developed a cracked piston! At around 30 thousand miles
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 11,000 miles.
Takata recall: the stabillitrak light on continuously. Diagnostic by onstar, suggest I take car in to gm service center to check air bags visited gm service center on04/22/16. Findings: multi codes. Corrected. Note: the stabillitrak light came on after I started engine, and stayed on while I was driving for…
The gas compartment door is not locking. When I purchased the car in 2014, the door in question was locking when the car doors are locked, and cannot be opened until car is unlocked. Took car to gm service center, also contacted gm. Customer support center. Was informed gas door is operating as designed. I consider…
Electrical
6 complaints · 16%The contact owns a 2014 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when attempting to drive and the battery warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to sterling mccall Buick gmc (located at 10422 sw freeway, houston, tx 770744, phone number: ([phone]), but…
I was backing my car into my driveway and then I shut off engine, radio still playing, then all of a sudden lights started dimming and the anti theft went into action. Whole car shut down, not even remotes would work. Got the hood opened and discovered a melting wire connected to the negative side. Thank god I was…
Transmission
6 complaints · 16%The contact owns a 2014 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle had a sudden loss of power. The check engine light flashes off and on. Ideal Buick gmc (5871 urbana pike, frederick, md 21704, [phone]) and an independent mechanic diagnosed that cylinder four was at 75% psi and the rest of the cylinders were at…
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Regal. While approaching the driveway of her home, the contact attempted to engage the shifter into the park position; however, the vehicle seized without warning while the key was stuck in the ignition. The contact attempted to depress the shifter lever again, but the failure recurred.…
Brakes
4 complaints · 11%Vaccum pump falls apart inside of engine. This causes brakes to not work as intended as there is no boost. Replaced old OEM with new OEM and within 2 months happend again. At start up and for about two minutes you have no brake assistance. Eventually you will have no brake assistance. Please be careful
After cold start the brake system is weak to non existent. We have a slope of approximately 25-30 degrees and this caused US to go into our neighbors yard when the brakes only slowed the vehicle and could not bring it to a complete stop. We are currently working with our local dealership to get the problem fixed…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 8%Vehicle was left unattended securely in our home garage. Upon seeing vehicle in the morning we notice the sunroof was shattered. There was no falling debris to have caused this. Upon further inspection the 2015 model year Buick regals have a recall for this exact issue but not the 2014s.
Vehicle was left unattended securely in our home garage. Upon seeing vehicle in the morning we noticed the sunroof was shattered. There was no falling debris to have caused this, no abnormal weather conditions, and no one around the vehicle the entire time. Vehicle was taken to dealer who refused warranty repair. Upon…
Steering
3 complaints · 8%The power steering has stopped working. I had to replace the battery on the car. After I replaced the battery, the power steering had stopped working. The vehicle was stationary.
Lights
3 complaints · 8%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Buick Regal recalls
Steering
Risk: If any of the components separate, the vehicle may have a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm began to notify owners on june 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (buick), 1-800-458-8006 (cadillac) or 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet). Gm's number for this recall is 14378.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 buick regal, cadillac xts, chevrolet camaro and chevrolet impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver may be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position may not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, the driver may be able to shift the lever to the "park" position, but the vehicle transmission may not be in the "park" gear position. If the vehicle is not in the "park" position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or
Fix: General motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on april 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact general motors at 1-800-222-1020, buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and gmc owners at 1-800-462-8782. General motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 buick regal, lacrosse, verano, and enclave, and chevrolet impala, malibu, cruze, and traverse, and gmc acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect." they also fail to conform to fmvss number 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2014 Buick Regal
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Buick Regal?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (9 complaints, typically around 69,500 miles); other or unspecified (7 complaints, typically around 11,000 miles); electrical (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Buick Regal have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 2, 2014 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Buick Regal?
- It is 10th of 19 Regal model years by number of complaints, with 38 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.