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2011 Buick Regal repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (3%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 179 repairs.
2011 Buick Regal repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (69%)
Chart based on 109 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Buick Regal
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| Buick Regal in Alabama, United States Oct 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 201442300 mi | elec. system was intermittently shutting off & then coming on again (like a short) while driving -- dash lights, radio & even headlights. Dealer thought it had repaired car 4 weeks earlier, but then it happened again. | ||
2011 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Aug 2020 | |||
| Aug 201226180 mi | Squealing noise when first put into gear with AC on. Assumed it was the belt | ||
| Nov 201349600 mi | Noise coming from engine while idiling. | ||
| Jan 201417100 mi | Previous noise while idling was the water pump and not the steering pump. | ||
| Jul 201589560 miC $158 | Made squealing noise with AC while idling in drive. | ||
| Apr 2016106400 miC $117 | Brake pedal was sticking. Brake pedal assembly was "adjusted." | ||
| Jun 2016111600 miC $120 | Same issue as before. Brake pedal sticking. A further adjustment was made. Works okay now except in hot weather but once interior is cooled with AC, no problem. | ||
| Dec 2016122760 miC $300 | Replaced VVT solenoid. | ||
| Feb 2017126047 miC $798 | Replace #3 ignition coil and all four spark plugs. | ||
| Sep 2017136400 miC $1100 | Sticking brake pedal replaced with a new gear shift assembly. | ||
| Jun 2018145390 miC $620 | Howling sound coming from front right. Bearing wore out. Replaced. | ||
| Buick Regal in Quebec, Canada Jul 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 201525920 mi | rattling in the turbo system | ||
| Buick Regal in California, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201325000 mi | Misfire reported, dealer cleaned the fuel injectors but couldn't replicate Nav computer wouldn't save settings. A software update fixed the issue. | ||
| Buick Regal in Kansas, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Mar 201319000 mi | Rattle in headliner | ||
| Buick Regal in Florida, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201525000 mi | Belt needed adjustment | ||
| Buick Regal in New York, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 201150 mi | dealer replaced catalytic converter with new | ||
| Sep 20115213 mi | dealear replaced leaky fuel line to fuel rail dealear replaced leaky fuel line to fuel rail | ||
| Feb 20129000 mi | driver heated seat failed | ||
| Buick Regal in Indiana, United States Jul 2011 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Sep 20112000 mi | "Haze" on exterior chrome trim around windows. Trim replaced. | ||
| Mar 201210000 mi | Chirping sound when A/C turned on, intermittent. It did not make the noise at the dealer's. | ||
| Aug 201218000 mi | Intermittent chirping sound while A/C on and car in Drive, that dealer had not been able to duplicate on a previous visit. When it happened again I was near the dealer and took it in. They replaced a belt and a tensioning arm. | ||
| Feb 201443000 mi | Driver's seat heater turns on very briefly, then turns itself off without heating seat. They diagnosed and had to order a part, still waiting. | ||
| Mar 201444000 mi | parts came in a few days later to repair driver's seat heater, brought car back and problem fixed. Took 'em 2 days though. | ||
| Aug 201451000 mi | Driver's power seatback adjustment switch stopped working. Dealer said seatback motor died, had to order the part. They let me keep the no-charge rental the whole time, so the 5-day wait was not a problem. | ||
| Jun 201675000 mi | Loud chirping sound under the hood when A/C turned on and car in Drive. Was previously repaired under warranty; it's happening again but out of warranty. Decided to live with it due to cost of repair. | ||
| Jul 201676300 miUS $360 | Loud chirping when a/c running, got worse since June so had it repaired. Dealer replaced tension arm. | ||
| Jan 201774200 miUS $250 | On startup the entire panel lit up and engine ran rough, car very sluggish. Dealer said the Throttle Body and the throttle sending unit had failed. 100K mi. powertain warranty covered all but $250. | ||
| May 2017100000 miUS $500 | On acceleration car lagged then jolted. Dealer said one motor mount was entirely broken, other 3 need replacing too. Had all four replaced. Also had brake fluid flushed and filled. | ||
| Jul 2017101000 mi | Brought car in for 100K mi. transmission fluid and filter change. Waited a half hour then service writer told me this car is an early 2011 and has a nonremovable filter, the special transmission fluid costs $400 for 8 quarts plus labor; but they do not recommend changing the transmission fluid EVER. They said when the transmission starts slipping, it's time to get rid of the car. I took their advice. | ||
| Feb 2018118000 mi | While driving on the highway, rpms went up. Car had gone into 2nd gear limp mode, would not shift to any other forward gear. "Limped" back to dealer, was told transmission needed rebuilt or replaced. Traded car. | ||
| Buick Regal in Ohio, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 201210700 mi | Tail lamp fogged with water | ||
| Feb 201426400 mi | cam sensor replaced | ||
| Buick Regal in Arkansas, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 201342000 mi | Replaced timing chain. Also belt tensioner. | ||
| Nov 2017131000 miUS $309 | Replace starter and battery | ||
| Buick Regal in Ohio, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 20124000 mi | Passenger seat seatbelt anchor trim was disconnected. Technician was able to properly attach and snap into place in 10 minutes. Trim rattle now gone. | ||
| Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201318600 mi | Return line to turbo charger was dripping oil on a driveway. Minor leak not affecting engine oil level after 10,000 km. | ||
| Nov 201324800 mi | Driver's seat heating element failed, replaced under warranty | ||
| Apr 201428600 mi | Engine light was on, Intake Cam valve actuator replaced under powertrain warranty. | ||
| Sep 201432860 mi | Parking brake sensor failed, replaced under warranty Pedal sensor failure,gear shifter and electric parking brake were not able to disengage. Repaired same day under OEM warranty. | ||
| Nov 201435620 mi | Heating element on driver's seat failed, heating would not work and it would turn off automatically after one minute. | ||
| Jun 201763240 miC $700 | Cam lifter sensor replaced due to engine light indication and new spark plugs installed | ||
| Nov 201766340 miC $1100 | Rotors and brake pads replacement | ||
| Buick Regal in Georgia, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| May 201212000 mi | They had to replace serpentine belt and it still makes lots of noise when turning air conditioning on. | ||
| Jul 201446000 mi | Belt tensioner very loud chirp squeal when turning a/c on. | ||
| Buick Regal in Nova Scotia, Canada Sep 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 201211560 mi | Center console creaks and groans | ||
| May 201316000 mi | Center console creaks and groans. The dealer eventually agreed to replace the console after I complained to GM Customer Service but that one also creaked exactly the same way after a couple of days use. Apparently it was a design flaw. | ||
| Feb 201421700 mi | Car diagnosed with misfire. Dealer replaced sparkplugs, reset codes; problem repaired. | ||
| Oct 201424180 mi | Center console creaks and groans. I understood that it can be largely mitigated by disassembly and cushioning the mounting points with thin felt or foam strips to eliminate plastic to plastic contact at the fastening points. | ||
| Buick Regal in Michigan, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jun 201370000 mi | Service Transmission June 16, 2013 replace "Transmission Control Module". June 24, 2013 dealer clear codes in "DTCS" history. June 27, 2013 dealer service center found technical service bulletin #PI0442 Document ID: 2629205. | ||
| Jul 201371700 miUS $100 | Replace Belt Tensioner and Serpentine Belt | ||
| Dec 201384000 mi | Oil filter cap. | ||
| Buick Regal in Ohio, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Apr 201310200 mi | An air duct end cap fell out. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201311500 mi | Drivers rear Window came off track, would not close. | ||
| Oct 201312300 mi | Drivers Seat heater replacement | ||
| Buick Regal in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Apr 201223000 mi | Drivers heated seat feature quit working. | ||
| Jan 201349700 mi | The engine has a very rough idle but very rarely. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. | ||
| Jun 201343000 mi | Plastic inner liner rubbing on tire. | ||
| Buick Regal in Maryland, United States May 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2016 | Camshaft Actuator Sensor was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201766000 miUS $3000 | Throttle body and intake/exhaust cams sensors replaced | ||
| Buick Regal in Arizona, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 201538500 mi | Third time replacing the belt tensioner. | ||
| Buick Regal in Rhode Island, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201540800 mi | Infotainment screen would periodically go blank with radio, nav, and telephone inoperable. | ||
| Buick Regal in Indiana, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201222300 mi | Replaced both seat heaters | ||
| Dec 202098000 miUS $1850 | Replaced timing chains & tensioners | ||
| Buick Regal in New York, United States Dec 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Dec 201311000 mi | Drivers side heated seat element changed under warranty. Would shut off less than 30 seconds. This was done while I waited for it at Dealer. | ||
| Jan 2014 | Turbo charger had to be replaced under warranty. Metal vibrating noise noticed under load- only during accelerating. I had to drive the auto technician around to diagnose it. 3 days in dealer service. 11800 miles. | ||
| Feb 201411300 mi | Engine light on for 2 days. OnStar diagnostics- emission system out of specs. Get car serviced. Engine idling rough. Wants to stall.Does not accelerate correctly. | ||
| Buick Regal in Alberta, Canada Jun 2011 - Mar 2023 | |||
| Nov 201435200 mi | Air Bypass Valve Vacuum Tank had a leak. Dealer replaced it on warranty. | ||
| Mar 201755180 mi | Front seat wiring harness replaced do to a factory recall. | ||
| Jan 202286800 miC $5500 | High speed transmission sensor failed. Since that transmission was only used in 2011 in the Regal, and this car arrived in Calgary from the Opel factory in Germany, that’s where the part had to come from. No codes came up when it first failed, so it was kitted and put back in. After 200km it failed again with the code. Sat for 2 months the second time until the part came in and it was replaced. So the first repair was unsuccessful, but the second one was. | ||
| Buick Regal in Georgia, United States Jun 2011 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Jul 201213500 mi | Rug on the floor became loose and protruded above door trim at the bottom of the drivers door. Trim was removed and the rug secured to the body. Trim was replaced. | ||
| Aug 201322000 mi | Right rear door handle would stay out and allowed rainwater to enter the body of the door. Handle was replaced under warranty and I have not had a problem with it since. | ||
| Dec 201325000 mi | Car's clock would not update to reflect the change of DST. Dealer had to search for a software update and install it before the clock would work correctly. This was the third time I went to the dealer for a repair. | ||
| Buick Regal in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2013 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Sep 201333000 miUS $300 | Drivers side seat heater needed to replaced. It would turn off after a minute or so. Dealer suggested new front rotors as they were starting to warp. Seat heater was covered under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201439000 mi | When a/c was on and car was idle there would be a screeching belt noise coming from under the hood. When a/c was off noise would stop. Every time car was turned off the navigation clock would reset to incorrect time. | ||
| Buick Regal in New York, United States May 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jan 201339000 mi | Sagging head liner over rear window. Fixed under warranty, used epoxy and a magnet to secure it. Buick released a service bulletin for it. | ||
| Buick Regal in New Jersey, United States May 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 201111000 mi | Dealer replaced the drivers seat heating element. Warranty work. | ||
| Jun 201426000 mi | Replaced brake pedal assembly - brake pedal would hang and keep brakes engaged | ||
2011 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Buick Regal in Quebec, Canada Oct 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201644020 mi | The return line that feeds oil to the turbo split open and had to be replaced. The car lost most of its oil and smoked a lot was towed to the dealer. I needed to have a linket replaced as well and had to wait three days for the part. It took 3 business days to recive the part. | ||
| Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada Feb 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 201423560 mi | Passenger side rear turn signal burnt out. Virtually inaccessible to the consumer. Would have normally done this myself but had to take it into the dealer. Warranty. | ||
| Jun 201428520 mi | Right rear turn signal light bulb burned out. It is difficult to replace any of the rear bulbs on the 2011 Regal, so I needed to take it in to the dealership, where they did the work under warranty. Low oil warning on central console kept appearing, but a check of the dipstick revealed normal level. Rear driver side door arm rest kept catching on the exterior door frame. Door alignment adjusted by dealer. | ||
| Aug 201429760 mi | Gear shift linkage had to be replaced because the reverse gear lock out mechanism was not latching (i.e. could put car into reverse without pressing the latch button). NB: 6-speed manual transmission. Under hood liner was coming off the hood. Dealer replaced line with new one that was attached more securely. | ||
| Feb 201532240 miC $50 | Glove box would not remain latched shut | ||
| Aug 201538400 mi | Could not disengage parking brake easily. Brake sensor home position needed recalibration. Under warranty | ||
| Oct 202166960 miC $1000 | Water leaking into trunk and sloshing into passenger cabin | ||
| Dec 202167580 miC $1000 | Driver side front and both rear windows would not go up or down | ||
| Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Jan 201210340 mi | door handles were sticking when I picked up this car new. Three new door handles were ordered, painted, and replaced. The driver door handle was fine and did not need replacing. | ||
2011 Buick Regal 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Buick Regal in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Oct 201116200 mi | cam shaft lifter plates replaced | ||
| Buick Regal in North Dakota, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 20111000 mi | Factory forgot to install mechanism to lock gas cap lid. Dealer installed one. | ||
| Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada Jun 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jun 201451460 mi | Engine light came on. Would not go away. Took it to dealer. They replaced timing belt and fuel pump. It was a recall repair so no cost to me. | ||
| Dec 201457040 mi | car was stalling, engine light came on, took it in, they replaced the exhaught cam shaft sensor, under warranty | ||
| Mar 201558900 miC $130 | car stalling and shuttering while driving and coming to to a stop. dealer called and said i needed an oil change because low on oil sensors not getting proper communication. I did not know that the Regal does not have a low oil sensor! | ||
| Jul 201564860 mi | rebuilt the engine due to broken piston. Oil level was down 3 litres in 5000k's. So the stalling originally the problem was due to piston problem caused by low oil level. | ||
| Buick Regal in North Carolina, United States May 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Jul 201448500 mi | Water was leaking into the trunk from the left rear tail light mount. The dealer replaced a missing rubber grommet. They had much difficulty in obtaining the correct part. | ||
| Aug 201449400 mi | The dealer scratched the roof of the car during previous repairs. They offered and completed a full detail. This did not in any way fix the scratches. | ||
| Jul 201559500 miUS $234 | The car would not start. It had the key stuck in ignition with no power. Needed a tow. The master fuse was replaced. | ||
| Aug 201560700 mi | The right front hub bearing failed. This was replaced under the extended warranty. The dealer noticed higher than normal timing chain rattle. Replaced wpbalance shaft chain. | ||
| Mar 201785100 mi | The check engine light, traction control light, and reduced engine power message displayed on the dash. I was able to slowly drive to the nearest dealer. They replaced the throttle body assembly and seal at no cost. | ||
| Buick Regal in Indiana, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jan 201215600 mi | Drive seat heater element replacement | ||
| Buick Regal in Minnesota, United States May 2015 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Jun 201573000 miUS $400 | trunk lid would not open. Dealer aligned the trunk lid and replaced the trunk touch pad. Glove box rattle. New rubber plugs were ordered and installed in glove box. Not related to problem, dealer flushed the transmission fluid. | ||
| Oct 201685300 miUS $850 | Leak in the rear right caliper. Replaced both rear calipers, new brake pads and rotors, flushed brake fluid. | ||
| Buick Regal in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Jul 201340000 miUS $60 | P0010 Replaced cam shaft solenoids | ||
| May 2016150000 mi | Mass Air Flow issue. Covered under warranty | ||
| Aug 2017175000 miUS $300 | Exhaust Pipe seam split. Replace | ||
| Feb 2019205000 miUS $1 | Exhaust manifold cracked, front pipe, catalytic convert replaced oil consumption problem. I've known of it for years, but I always thought, Oh it a German car, they all blow oil. I never brought it up to the dealers attention and now I'm past warranty on this recall issue. | ||
| Buick Regal in New York, United States Jun 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| May 201661900 miUS $300 | Replace timing belt and balancing shaft only paid for timing belt part | ||
| Sep 201669000 mi | Transmission failed car towed to shop. 2700 for repair could not afford. | ||
| Nov 201671300 miUS $1700 | Repaired transmission | ||
| Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 201110540 mi | PAINT CHIPPING OFF FRONT BUMPER, GM REMOVED AND REPAINTED | ||
| Buick Regal in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Dec 201229000 mi | driver seat heater not working, new heating element installed | ||
| Buick Regal in Quebec, Canada Mar 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Apr 20118680 mi | Rattle in rear lens. Fix by adjustment. | ||
| Mar 201327900 mi | Replace automatic light sensor. Replace the electric element for the left front seat. | ||
| Jun 201439680 mi | The motor icon is on for time to time | ||
| Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 2011 | Car only had 358kms. Car stalled after start within 30 seconds. Intake cam phaser, actuator and solenoid needed to be replaced. | ||
| Buick Regal in New Jersey, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Nov 20102300 mi | Seal on rear tail light was replaced because it rattled during driving. It could only be heard with the radio off. Seal on back rear tail light was temporarily replaced, ordered a new one that will be here in a few weeks. When driving with the car silent, a rattling noise could be heard from the back of the car. | ||
| May 20118000 mi | iPod interface needed replacement because there is static after an hour of use. Driver's side heat seater overheats, to the point where it burns, when placed on the highest setting. This problem developed on its own, as the high setting worked fine during the beginning of ownership with the car. | ||
| Buick Regal in Illinois, United States Mar 2012 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Sep 201332000 mi | Replaced Balance Chain Tensioner, fuel pump, and crank seal | ||
| Jul 201446000 mi | Replaced radio to fix clock error and radio presets error. Rear mounted trunk lid switch (under emblem) was not working. Dealer replaced with new switch. | ||
| Oct 201449800 mi | Repair driver heated seat relay. | ||
| Oct 201673000 mi | Engine rattle every few start-ups (problem has been ongoing - returning under warranty). Oil was low -- Oil consumption test started by Dealer - will return in 1,000 miles. Req'd by dealer before any warranty work can begin. | ||
| Nov 201673200 mi | Return vehicle after 1000mi as req'd for oil consumption test. Oil was 1.5qt low & warranty was done. Replaced Pistons,rings,& camshaft timing chain reass'y. Owner research-Timing chain guides break down & cause rattle on 2.4L ecotec. | ||
| Buick Regal in Kansas, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Nov 201229400 mi | Driver foot well trim loose, headliner loose by sunroof, LED pass fr door loose, radio randomly changes input. All but radio addressed, could not replicate radio problem | ||
| Apr 201338500 mi | headliner loose by sunroof, Radio STILL randomly changes input. Replaced USB port. | ||
| Sep 201348000 mi | Trans was acting like it was slipping, and very, very hard shifting. Hard downshift, too. Dealer unable to replicate problem. No repair made | ||
| Aug 201468000 mi | We had noticed a loud rattle @ cold start for some time, they could not find prior. However, today they said the hydraulic tensioner for the timing chain was bad and the chain & tensioner need replaced. Also may have caused internal damage. | ||
| Oct 201470700 mi | Solenoid valve and TCM Replacement. Car would get stuck in gear and would slam if it did shift. Threw engine svc code. Solenoid valve was stuck in on position. | ||
| Buick Regal in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 20111240 mi | Noise on cold or warm engine start up. Dealer able to replicate noise and parts were ordered and changed. Actuator was changed to address the problem. USB jack was not working. When audio media was plugged in all that could be heard was static. Dealer had to replace USB connector. 2 Interior trim panels were scratched while replacing the faulty USB jack. These had to be ordered and replaced. | ||
| Buick Regal in North Carolina, United States Jul 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 20128000 mi | car would stall, dealer replaced the cam actuator sensor Shimmy at low speed. Half shafts replaced. | ||
| Nov 201210100 mi | Seat heater element failed | ||
| Dec 201212000 mi | Battery would not hold a charge | ||
| Nov 201426000 mi | Passenger seat heater not working | ||
| Sep 201641000 miUS $325 | Car was stalling, Intake and exhaust actuators replaced | ||
| Aug 202198696 miUS $800 | AC compressor replaced | ||
| Buick Regal in Missouri, United States May 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 20117000 mi | Driver's heated seat failed. Dealer did not have parts and they are on order. Still waiting for repairs to be completed. | ||
| Jan 20128000 mi | Replaced seat heater element in driver seat. | ||
| Sep 201417000 mi | Fuel injection module failed. Replaced module. Also performed a recall update to computer. | ||
| Buick Regal in Michigan, United States Jul 2013 - May 2018 | |||
| Oct 201343000 mi | Interior required replacement of door handle chrome and replacement of LT seat bottom finish molding | ||
| Feb 201449500 mi | Timing belt was replaced. | ||
| Mar 201572000 mi | The car would not advance past the 1st gear. Also, the car could not go in reverse. The transmission was totally rebuilt. The warranty costs to GM were between $4000 to $5000. | ||
| Mar 201697000 mi | Engine propulsion--check engine light | ||
| Feb 2017125000 miUS $950 | Water pump required replacement | ||
| Buick Regal in Iowa, United States Jul 2013 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Mar 201452000 mi | Car was idling rough. Also it had killed earlier in the week. Dealer cleaned throttle body and injector cleaner and advised better gas. | ||
| Jul 201458000 mi | Timing chain broke and bent all the valves. Car is currently being serviced, as this just happened. Turned out cylinder head had an oblong bolt hole that the belt tensioner bolted in to. Over time the bolt finally snapped, taking out the timing chain and valves. All new head, valves, water pump, tensioner. | ||
| Buick Regal in Illinois, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2012 | Steering wheel shimmying beginning at 55MPH. | ||
| Oct 20127000 mi | A slight creak in the driver's side door when the body flexed. Vibration felt in steering wheel once speed hit 50mph. The car sat on the dealer's lot for too long without moving the car around and the tires developed flat spots that did not work themselves out with use. Rattle noise on drivebelt side of the engine. The drivebelt idler arm pulley was replaced. | ||
| Apr 201311200 mi | On warm engine, a metallic sound was heard around the drivebelt area. Dealer could not replicate sound. | ||
| May 201312000 mi | On warm engine, a metallic sound was present in the accessory drivebelt area. Timing chain, balance shaft chain and tensioners replaced. A metallic squeak is heard in the B pillar. Dealer found a clip making noise. | ||
| Jun 201312000 mi | A metallic creak sound was diagnosed in the B pillar. A possible factory weld issue was identified as the culprit and insulation was added to the wall and cavity. The problem has been solved. | ||
| May 201422000 mi | The engine was making a ticking noise on start up. It was diagnosed as a piece of the timing gear broke off and lodged itself in the engine where it could not be removed. The engine was replaced under warranty. Upon picking the car up after the engine replacement, it was bucking and jolting uncontrollably. I brought it right back to the dealer for diagnosis. | ||
| Nov 201427000 mi | Driver's side seat heater was shorting out. | ||
| Dec 201428000 mi | Power steering input pipe fitting was leaking. | ||
| Oct 201537500 mi | At fuel fill up, just before the gas station pump shuts off, there is a thump heard in or near the fuel tank. | ||
| Jan 201742300 miUS $290 | Low rumble sound could be heard from the engine on cold start up. The problem was found to be the drive belt tensioner. | ||
| Mar 201753692 miUS $445 | A squirrel eat through some of the wiring leading to the MAS and radiator fan circuits. | ||
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