Owners have filed 51 complaints
about the 2014 Buick Regal with NHTSA between 2015 and 2026.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 19 of 21 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 16
Against the median year of the Buick Regal. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 40
7.8% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 62
36% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2014 Buick Regal
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Engine & Cooling
917.6%
Median failure at 69,381 miles
Other & Unspecified
713.7%
Median failure at 10,940 miles
Electrical System
611.8%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 24,000 mi
Transmission & Drivetrain
611.8%
Median failure at 55,363 miles
Brakes
47.8%
Median failure at 58,113 miles
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
35.9%
Median failure at 14,250 miles
Lights
35.9%
Steering
35.9%
Median failure at 55,500 miles
Equipment & Accessories
23.9%
Median failure at 6,469 miles
Stability & Traction Control
23.9%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 16,500 mi
Fuel & Propulsion
23.9%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 51,949 mi
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
12.0%
Tires
12.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12.0%
Suspension
12.0%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
13.0%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
412.1%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
721.2%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
515.2%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1030.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
39.1%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
39.1%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 2015peak 3Jun 2026
Recalls on the 2014 Buick Regal
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 201405421 units in Canada
Powertrain
Certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 102 - Transmission Control Functions and CMVSS 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. The shift cable adjuster may have been damaged at time of assembly and could disengage, causing the transmission to remain in a gear position different from the one indicated in the instrument panel. If the shift cable were to disengage while driving, upon stopping the vehicle, a driver could move the transmission range selector lever to the PARK position and remove the key, without the transmission being in PARK. If the parking brake is not set, the vehicle could roll, potentially resulting in a crash increasing the risk of injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect and install a revised adjuster and clip if necessary.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 24,000 milesAnderson, INCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE NORMALLY DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO PASS A SEMI TRUCK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WENT TO MAXIMUN ACCELERATION AND THE BRAKES AND STEERING BOTH FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A SPIN AND CRASHED INTO THE SEMI TRUCK'S REAR TRAILER WHEELS. THE TRUCK RAN OVER THE LEFT FRONT PORTION OF THE VEHICLE, BLOWING BOTH OUTER TIRES ON THE TRUCK AND CRUSHING THE FRONT, LEFT PORTION VEHICLE IN THE PROCESS. THERE WAS NO TICKETS ISSUED BY THE POLICE AGENCY THAT INVESTIGATED THE ACCIDENT. THE INSURANCE COMPANY INVOLVED SETTLED ALL CLAIMS AND TOTALED OUT THE VEHICLE. I REPURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY BECAUSE I WAS DETERMINED TO FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED. IT TOOK ME 3 MONTHS TO FIGURE IT OUT, HOWEVER I HAVE. THE MAIN CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS GM'S FAILURE TO INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL GROUND STRAP FROM THE ENGINE TO THE CHASSIS. NOW THERE IS NO PATH FOR THE ELECTRICITY TO GET BACK EITHER TO THE ALTERNATOR OR THE BATTERY. WHILE THERE ARE SOME SMALL GROUND RETURNS IN THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS, NOTHING LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE REQUIRED AMPERAGE TO GET BACK. WHEN IT CAN'T FIND A PATH, IT LOOKS FOR ANOTHER WAY THROUGH THE BODY OR THE SMALL RETURNS IN THE CABLE. THE WIRES IN THE CABLE GOT HOT AND MELTED THE INSULATION OFF AND SHORTED OUT THE OTHER WIRES. THIS DROPPED THE VOLTAGE ON THE MAIN BUSS WHICH FEEDS THE COMPUTER. THE COMPUTER CONTROLS THE POWER SETTINGS TO THE ENGINE, THE BRAKING SYSTEM, AND THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING,ALL FAILED. ONLY GOOD THING THAT THEY HAVE A COMPLETELY SEPARATE SYSTEM FOR THE AIR BAG CONTROLS AND SEAT BELT RETRACTORS. THEY ALL WORKED PERFECTLY, OTHERWISE MY WIFE WOULD BE DEAD. UPDATED 07/11/17*LJ
NHTSA complaint #10944573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 24,000 milesAnderson, INCrash
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
WHILE NORMALLY DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO PASS A SEMI TRUCK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WENT TO MAXIMUN ACCELERATION AND THE BRAKES AND STEERING BOTH FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A SPIN AND CRASHED INTO THE SEMI TRUCK'S REAR TRAILER WHEELS. THE TRUCK RAN OVER THE LEFT FRONT PORTION OF THE VEHICLE, BLOWING BOTH OUTER TIRES ON THE TRUCK AND CRUSHING THE FRONT, LEFT PORTION VEHICLE IN THE PROCESS. THERE WAS NO TICKETS ISSUED BY THE POLICE AGENCY THAT INVESTIGATED THE ACCIDENT. THE INSURANCE COMPANY INVOLVED SETTLED ALL CLAIMS AND TOTALED OUT THE VEHICLE. I REPURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY BECAUSE I WAS DETERMINED TO FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED. IT TOOK ME 3 MONTHS TO FIGURE IT OUT, HOWEVER I HAVE. THE MAIN CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS GM'S FAILURE TO INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL GROUND STRAP FROM THE ENGINE TO THE CHASSIS. NOW THERE IS NO PATH FOR THE ELECTRICITY TO GET BACK EITHER TO THE ALTERNATOR OR THE BATTERY. WHILE THERE ARE SOME SMALL GROUND RETURNS IN THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS, NOTHING LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE REQUIRED AMPERAGE TO GET BACK. WHEN IT CAN'T FIND A PATH, IT LOOKS FOR ANOTHER WAY THROUGH THE BODY OR THE SMALL RETURNS IN THE CABLE. THE WIRES IN THE CABLE GOT HOT AND MELTED THE INSULATION OFF AND SHORTED OUT THE OTHER WIRES. THIS DROPPED THE VOLTAGE ON THE MAIN BUSS WHICH FEEDS THE COMPUTER. THE COMPUTER CONTROLS THE POWER SETTINGS TO THE ENGINE, THE BRAKING SYSTEM, AND THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING,ALL FAILED. ONLY GOOD THING THAT THEY HAVE A COMPLETELY SEPARATE SYSTEM FOR THE AIR BAG CONTROLS AND SEAT BELT RETRACTORS. THEY ALL WORKED PERFECTLY, OTHERWISE MY WIFE WOULD BE DEAD. UPDATED 07/11/17*LJ
NHTSA complaint #10944573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 24,000 milesAnderson, INCrash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHILE NORMALLY DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO PASS A SEMI TRUCK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WENT TO MAXIMUN ACCELERATION AND THE BRAKES AND STEERING BOTH FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO A SPIN AND CRASHED INTO THE SEMI TRUCK'S REAR TRAILER WHEELS. THE TRUCK RAN OVER THE LEFT FRONT PORTION OF THE VEHICLE, BLOWING BOTH OUTER TIRES ON THE TRUCK AND CRUSHING THE FRONT, LEFT PORTION VEHICLE IN THE PROCESS. THERE WAS NO TICKETS ISSUED BY THE POLICE AGENCY THAT INVESTIGATED THE ACCIDENT. THE INSURANCE COMPANY INVOLVED SETTLED ALL CLAIMS AND TOTALED OUT THE VEHICLE. I REPURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY BECAUSE I WAS DETERMINED TO FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED. IT TOOK ME 3 MONTHS TO FIGURE IT OUT, HOWEVER I HAVE. THE MAIN CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS GM'S FAILURE TO INSTALL AN ELECTRICAL GROUND STRAP FROM THE ENGINE TO THE CHASSIS. NOW THERE IS NO PATH FOR THE ELECTRICITY TO GET BACK EITHER TO THE ALTERNATOR OR THE BATTERY. WHILE THERE ARE SOME SMALL GROUND RETURNS IN THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS, NOTHING LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE REQUIRED AMPERAGE TO GET BACK. WHEN IT CAN'T FIND A PATH, IT LOOKS FOR ANOTHER WAY THROUGH THE BODY OR THE SMALL RETURNS IN THE CABLE. THE WIRES IN THE CABLE GOT HOT AND MELTED THE INSULATION OFF AND SHORTED OUT THE OTHER WIRES. THIS DROPPED THE VOLTAGE ON THE MAIN BUSS WHICH FEEDS THE COMPUTER. THE COMPUTER CONTROLS THE POWER SETTINGS TO THE ENGINE, THE BRAKING SYSTEM, AND THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING,ALL FAILED. ONLY GOOD THING THAT THEY HAVE A COMPLETELY SEPARATE SYSTEM FOR THE AIR BAG CONTROLS AND SEAT BELT RETRACTORS. THEY ALL WORKED PERFECTLY, OTHERWISE MY WIFE WOULD BE DEAD. UPDATED 07/11/17*LJ
NHTSA complaint #10944573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100 milesCovington, LA1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I OWNED THE CAR LESS THAN ONE WEEK AND AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE I-10 THE SUNROOF EXPLODED ON ME, DEALERSHIP TRIED TO PIN IT ON ME, BUT THEY WOUND UP KEEPING THE CAR A MONTH AND FINALLY FIXED IT , I KINDA FIGURED IT WAS A MANU DEFECT, BUT THE DEALERSHIP WON'T FESS UP TO THAT
NHTSA complaint #10759325 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 71,000 milesConyers, GA
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing, the vehicle failed to shift out of gear. The gear shifter was in drive(D); however, the vehicle failed to move as intended. After several attempts to shift into gear, the transmission was engaged shifted into gear, and the vehicle operated normally. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact believed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 14V092000 (Power Train). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
NHTSA complaint #11744127 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lancaster, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
#18369: Special Coverage - Camshaft Oil Control Valve (Nov 29, 2018) Document ID # 5182385 (Reference # N182189940) Release Date: November 2018
NHTSA complaint #11693197 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lancaster, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
#18369: Special Coverage - Camshaft Oil Control Valve (Nov 29, 2018) Document ID # 5182385 (Reference # N182189940) Release Date: November 2018
NHTSA complaint #11693197 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bear, DE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Driver side HID headlight filling with condensation on lens and water collecting inside the headlight capsule where the wiring for the bulbs and ballast run through. Daytime running light now out and potential loss of headlight use is foreseen.
NHTSA complaint #11561044 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Roneo, MI
STEERING
My vehicle has an electrical problem due to the recall. I took it into the Buick dealer. They could not find an electrical problem. But there is an electrical problem. And has been since I bought it at Jim Riles in Washington Township Michigan.
NHTSA complaint #11522063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Roneo, MI
SUSPENSION
My vehicle has an electrical problem due to the recall. I took it into the Buick dealer. They could not find an electrical problem. But there is an electrical problem. And has been since I bought it at Jim Riles in Washington Township Michigan.
NHTSA complaint #11522063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Roneo, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My vehicle has an electrical problem due to the recall. I took it into the Buick dealer. They could not find an electrical problem. But there is an electrical problem. And has been since I bought it at Jim Riles in Washington Township Michigan.
NHTSA complaint #11522063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sarasota, FL
POWER TRAIN
Problem in translation
NHTSA complaint #11515046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sarasota, FL
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Problem in translation
NHTSA complaint #11515046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Batavia, OH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Driver side headlight assembly condensation. Heavy condensation is continuous and never clears up. No visible cracks or broken seals. Upon investigation, this seems to be an issue with Buick. There are numerous complaints among owners. The condensation diminishes the effectiveness of the headlight and limits the vision while driving.
NHTSA complaint #11513571 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Leadville, CO
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Speedometer. Instrument cluster which also houses the digital SPEEDOMETER intermittent blacking out. Inability to know how fast vehicle is traveling. Yes, problem has been reproduced by an independent service center. No warning lamps, no warning messages.
NHTSA complaint #11505651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Leadville, CO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Speedometer. Instrument cluster which also houses the digital SPEEDOMETER intermittent blacking out. Inability to know how fast vehicle is traveling. Yes, problem has been reproduced by an independent service center. No warning lamps, no warning messages.
NHTSA complaint #11505651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albany, WI
POWER TRAIN
2014 Buick Regal GS AWD sedan, second owner. Car was purchased as a certified used from Buick dealer in 2018 with 40,xxx miles. Car now has 137,xxx miles, no longer under extended warranty. Have had all regular maintenance done and have records. Aside from normal wear and tear, no prior issues with car. Car engine suddenly started to run rough, Check Engine light came on while driving 65 mph, sudden loss of engine power and car died on the highway causing congestion and vehicles to swerve on highway, loss of steering control, pulled over. Car was able to be restarted but running rough, engine light on, severe reduction in power. Talked with nearest dealer, they said to not drive car. Had local GM mechanic do inspection, computer codes indicated loss of compression on cylinder 3, misfire. Compression check and bore inspection indicated loss of compression on cylinder 3, valve failure/damage, oil in the turbo, requiring complete rebuild or replacement engine and turbo. Review of TSB from GM indicated this is a known issue, engine to be replaced.
NHTSA complaint #11460488 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albany, WI
ENGINE
2014 Buick Regal GS AWD sedan, second owner. Car was purchased as a certified used from Buick dealer in 2018 with 40,xxx miles. Car now has 137,xxx miles, no longer under extended warranty. Have had all regular maintenance done and have records. Aside from normal wear and tear, no prior issues with car. Car engine suddenly started to run rough, Check Engine light came on while driving 65 mph, sudden loss of engine power and car died on the highway causing congestion and vehicles to swerve on highway, loss of steering control, pulled over. Car was able to be restarted but running rough, engine light on, severe reduction in power. Talked with nearest dealer, they said to not drive car. Had local GM mechanic do inspection, computer codes indicated loss of compression on cylinder 3, misfire. Compression check and bore inspection indicated loss of compression on cylinder 3, valve failure/damage, oil in the turbo, requiring complete rebuild or replacement engine and turbo. Review of TSB from GM indicated this is a known issue, engine to be replaced.
NHTSA complaint #11460488 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Indianapolis, IN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Condensation inside both headlights. We didn't notice the problem until we moved from the warm west coast weathe to the midwest where the climate is colder.
NHTSA complaint #11439926 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Maricopa, AZ
ENGINE
After buying car from Car dealer named Carizona in Mesa Arizona. 1 week later car needs new engine. Initially message appeared stating Engine Performance reduced after leaving the car dealer. How is it that a car dealer purchases a car not ensuring safety of its vehicles. Was there even a safety check. What if I or someone else got hurt after driving that vehicle. There are multiple safety reports but they are still selling cars.
NHTSA complaint #11428764 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,500 milesLitchfield Park, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES
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, HOWEVER DIAGNOSIS IS PROBLEMATIC DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT ONLY OCCURS ON A COLD START AND THEN BECOMES A NON ISSUE. CURRENTLY YATES BUICK IN GOODYEAR AZ HAS BEEN DISMISSIVE AND UNHELPFUL WITH THIS PROBLEM AND BUICK CUSTOMER CARE LINE IS EQUALLY UNHELPFUL. I WILL UPDATE IF I CAN FIND A MECHANIC THAT CAN DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #11404747 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,000 milesButte, MT
ENGINE
PURCHASED IN JAN 2021 WITH 94K MILES AND AS OF MAR 2021 96K MILES A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE OF THE #4 CYLINDER. CRACK IN THE PISTON RING GROOVES AND NOW HAS ZERO COMPRESSION. WHILE DRIVING THE HIGHWAY AT 74 MPH. LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND WILL STALL AT IDLE EVEN IN NEUTRAL WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. ENGINE OIL FOUND UNDER THE CAR AS WELL BUT NOT SURE SPECIFIC LOCATION AT THIS TIME. HEAVY BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST AND VERY ROUGH IDLE WITH LACK OF RESPONSE FROM THE TURBO ALONG WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON AS WELL.
NHTSA complaint #11402919 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 122,020 milesFarmington, MN
ENGINE
MY BUICK PURCHASED NOVEMBER 2019 HAS THE MISFORTUNE OF HAVING THE 2.0 LTG 4CYL TURBO. THROUGH RESEARCH I HAVE LEARNED THAT CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WITH THE PISTONS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ACROSS THE GM PLATFORM WITH SAME ENGINES. THIS IS LIKELY CAUSED BY A MISFIRE OR PREIGNITION IN THE CYLINDER WHICH WHICH FEEDS ON ITSELF AS IT GETS WORSE. ALSO THE PCV SYSTEM DESIGNED FOR A NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE NOT A TURBO ENGINE. THIS SYSTEM FUNCTIONS ONLY WHEN THERE IS NO BOOST FROM THE TURBO. THIS CAUSE GUNK TO BUILD UP EVENTUALLY BACK FLOWING INTO #1. SINCE LIQUID WILL NOT COMPRESS IT CREATES PRESSURE IN THE CYLINDER DAMAGING THE RINGS. I PURCHASED MY CAR USED WITH NO WARRANTY AND EXACTLY 100K. EVEN ON THE TEST DRIVE I FELT A MISFIRE BUT WAS TOLD IT'S NOTHING. MAYBE MY FOOT SLIPPED. FIVE DAYS LATER THE PREIGNITION HAPPENED AGAIN. CHANGE THE PLUGS AND WIRES AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR AWHILE. THREE WEEKS LATER WHEN I COLD START THE ENGINE IN THE MORNING TO WARM UP. IT WAS EXHIBITING THE SAME MISFIRING ALONG WITH A FLUCTUATING IDLE AND EXCESSIVE FUEL BEING BLOWN OUT THE EXHAUST. PULLED THE CODES ALL IT SAID WAS MISFIRE IN #2. BROUGHT IT IN TO SERVICE SHOP. THEY PULLED THE CODES WITH NOTHING REPORTING. I WAS TOLD IT WAS A NORMAL SITUATION IN THE BUICKS. BEING NAIVE AND UNFAMILIAR WITH THE MOTOR I BELIEVED THEM. I DID FIND A GM SERVICE BULLETIN THAT DID SUPPORT WHAT THEY SAID. CLAIMED IT WAS DOUBLE IGNITING TO HEAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTOR UP FASTER. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO EXHIBIT THE SAME ISSUES ALL ALONG IM BEING TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG. FAST FORWARD TO LAST WEEK THE PROBLEM EXPONENTIALLY INCREASED. BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALER. THEY COULDN'T "FIND" ANYTHING THOUGH THEY AGREED WASN'T RUNNING RIGHT. MARCH 7 ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. YEP SOMETHING IS WRONG BUT THE CAR IS NOT SAYING ANYTHING. THE TECH WENT FOR A TEST DRIVE AND THE MOTOR FAILED. A BORE SCOPE REVEALED SEVERE PISTON DAMAGE.
NHTSA complaint #11316861 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesCharleston, WV
STEERING
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.
NHTSA complaint #11280980 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,000 milesMontrose, CO
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 HOME WHEN IT HAPPENED. COULD THIS HAVE CAUGHT FIRE INSIDE MY GARAGE? MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT TURNER TOYOTA IN MONTROSE COLORADO. WAS INQUIRING IF THIS IS A MALFUNCTION WITH WIRING HARNESS. SO FAR ITS COSTING US 800.00 DOLLARS IN REPAIR, WHICH I DONT HAVE MY CAR BACK AS OF TODAY. I WOULD LIKE THIS MATTER CLOSELY LOOKED AT FOR A SAFETY RECALL DUE TO THE MATTER THINGS COULD HAVE BEEN ALOT WORSE.
NHTSA complaint #11271243 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 69,381 milesFort Wayne, IN
ENGINE
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 ON A SIDE STREET AND INSTANTLY PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. GOT OUT THE CAR AND OPENED THE HOOD , LET IT COO OFF AND STARTED IT BACK UP THE ENGINE LIGHT WASN'T ON . DROVE THE CAR TO MY DESTINATION HAD NO PROBLEMS . I USE THIS CAR AS MY DAILY DRIVER TO WORK I HAVE TO TRAVEL 15 MILES TO AND FROM WORK . I LEASE THIS CAR FROM A LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN MY CITY I OWE ABOUT 12 THOUSAND AND I MAKE MONTHLY PAYMENTS . PLEASE HELP. I BELIEVE THERE IS STILL A WARRANTY ON MY CAR I WILL HAVE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT . MY SON WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME WITH THIS HAPPENED I WAS TERRIFIED DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO . THE CAR HAS 69,3772 MILES ON IT .
NHTSA complaint #11252651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesPahrump, NV
POWER TRAIN
TL* 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. THE CONTACT DID NOT ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED AGAIN TO PLACE THE SHIFTER IN THE PARK POSITION WITH THE KEY STILL IN THE IGNITION OVERNIGHT. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO GET THE GEAR TO SHIFT AND, ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PAHRUMP VALLEY AUTO PLAZA (2060 E CHARLESTON PARK AVE, PAHRUMP, NV 89048, (775) 990-4402) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIFTER LEVER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
NHTSA complaint #11232058 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 42,225 milesPoolesville, MD
POWER TRAIN
TL* 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, 301-663-3121) AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT CYLINDER FOUR WAS AT 75% PSI AND THE REST OF THE CYLINDERS WERE AT 160 PSI. THE DEALER AND THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC REMEDY TO PREVENT THE LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED MORE THAN ONCE TO THE DEALER AND THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT NO REMEDY WAS PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A POWER TRAIN WARRANTY THAT MAY COVER THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD FOLLOW UP REGARDING THE REPAIR PROCESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,225.
NHTSA complaint #11187466 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 42,225 milesPoolesville, MD
ENGINE
TL* 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, 301-663-3121) AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT CYLINDER FOUR WAS AT 75% PSI AND THE REST OF THE CYLINDERS WERE AT 160 PSI. THE DEALER AND THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC REMEDY TO PREVENT THE LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED MORE THAN ONCE TO THE DEALER AND THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT NO REMEDY WAS PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A POWER TRAIN WARRANTY THAT MAY COVER THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD FOLLOW UP REGARDING THE REPAIR PROCESS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,225.
NHTSA complaint #11187466 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.