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2016 Buick Regal Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Buick Regal, most often about the steering (24% of complaints). It is 9th of 19 Regal model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.

Complaints41
Recalls1
Crashes reported0
Fires reported0
Injuries reported1

Most common 2016 Buick Regal problems

  1. Steering

    10 complaints · 24%

    Power steering randomly fails while driving. This happened while turning into a parking space, on residential street and the expressway. The car has been at the dealership 4 times since june 3 for the same issue. The first time the following repairs were performed: replaced complete rack & pinion gear with power…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 40,570 miles
    The contact owns a 2016 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized while turning the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 117,000 miles

  2. Electrical

    6 complaints · 15%

    Suddenly after leaving costco gas station and driving "no" display of millage. Speed gauges and all critical information went blank/black on drivers dash board with critical lights display showing trouble with vehicle by displaying yellow; and red exclamations; skid tire and no gauge readings for engine temkp; or…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 16,000 miles
    Driver infotainment center has many issues, remains blank while radio is playing and can be controlled by steering wheel controls and HVAC via external buttons. Also backup camera intermittently jumps the video from camera but not the cgi lines. This makes you stop due to reflexes thinking something ran out in the way…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 12,000 miles

  3. Lights

    6 complaints · 15%

    Parts named most often: headlights.

    Suddenly after leaving costco gas station and driving "no" display of millage. Speed gauges and all critical information went blank/black on drivers dash board with critical lights display showing trouble with vehicle by displaying yellow; and red exclamations; skid tire and no gauge readings for engine temkp; or…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 16,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2016 Buick Regal. The contact stated that moisture had entered the vehicle's headlight module which caused the headlights to dim while in operation. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where he was given three options on how to repair the vehicle, all three options included him paying out…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 25,700 miles

  4. Engine

    6 complaints · 15%

    I was entering a city street from a shopping mall. As I found a small break in the traffic I pulled out and attempted to accelerate. My car did not change gears. I was forced to pull off the road quickly to prevent my car from getting hit from the rear. I had been driving around all day on the interstate and various…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 27,000 miles
    Engine has a defect that causes a piece of the engine to break off and end up in the oil lines, ends up in oil pan. This defect causes the engine to freeze and owner must replace the engine. My vehicle only had 50k miles and I am unable to drive it. I now need a brand new engine and Buick knows about defect but won't…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 50,000 miles

  5. Other or unspecified

    5 complaints · 12%

    Suddenly after leaving costco gas station and driving "no" display of millage. Speed gauges and all critical information went blank/black on drivers dash board with critical lights display showing trouble with vehicle by displaying yellow; and red exclamations; skid tire and no gauge readings for engine temkp; or…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 16,000 miles
    Driver infotainment center has many issues, remains blank while radio is playing and can be controlled by steering wheel controls and HVAC via external buttons. Also backup camera intermittently jumps the video from camera but not the cgi lines. This makes you stop due to reflexes thinking something ran out in the way…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 12,000 miles

  6. Transmission

    5 complaints · 12%

    Car computer is suceptible to hacking and reprogramming while driving suspension is lowered or raised engine looses power whole car components rattle or radio bass loud while driving transmission doesnt shift to correct gear stuck on second or third and gear shift knob pops up while driving dealer says is normal…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 18,000 miles
    I was entering a city street from a shopping mall. As I found a small break in the traffic I pulled out and attempted to accelerate. My car did not change gears. I was forced to pull off the road quickly to prevent my car from getting hit from the rear. I had been driving around all day on the interstate and various…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 27,000 miles

  7. Speed control

    5 complaints · 12%

    I was entering a city street from a shopping mall. As I found a small break in the traffic I pulled out and attempted to accelerate. My car did not change gears. I was forced to pull off the road quickly to prevent my car from getting hit from the rear. I had been driving around all day on the interstate and various…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 27,000 miles

  8. Visibility and wipers

    3 complaints · 7%

    2016 Buick Regal with 11k mikes. The windshield recently developed a crack in the left lower corner. The crack started at the bottom edge (below the dash) about 8 inches from the lower left corner. Over several days, the crack slowly spread up and to the left, ending at the left edge of the windshield about 6 inches…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 11,000 miles
    While traveling on a highway at 60 MPH the sunroof exploded. The glass flew in and out of the car sticking me in the face and body. There was no contact with any outside object, the road was smooth and there were no overhead trees, signs or bridges.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 24,233 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2016 Buick Regal recalls

  1. Steering: electric power assist system

    NHTSA 16V108000 · February 24, 2016 · 74 vehicles

    Risk: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on march 21, 2016. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. Gm's number for this recall is 21510.

    Full defect summary

    General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016 buick regal vehicles manufactured august 30, 2015, to february 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power-steering assist system that may fail.

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 2016 Buick Regal

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Buick Regal?
By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (10 complaints); electrical (6 complaints); lights (6 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2016 Buick Regal have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 24, 2016 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2016 a bad year for the Buick Regal?
It is 9th of 19 Regal model years by number of complaints, with 41 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.

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