Buick Regal
The Buick Regal is a line of mid-size cars marketed by Buick since 1973. Serving as the premium mid-size/intermediate car of the Buick product range for nearly its entire production, the Regal initially served as the divisional counterpart of the Pontiac Grand Prix and Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme; since the late 2000s, the model line has been derived from the European Opel Insignia. The Regal also serves as the basis of the high-performance Grand National, Gran Sport (GS), and Buick GNX coupes.
| Manufacturer | General |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1973 |
| Body type | Sedan |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Buick Regal (from registration data). 26 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Bensin/e85 | Manual | – | 9.8 l/100 km | 2011–2013 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Bensin/e85 | Automatic | – | 10.8 l/100 km | 2011–2013 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.1 l/100 km | 2012–2016 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 10.1 l/100 km | 2012–2016 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.8 l/100 km | 2017 |
| 2.0 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9 l/100 km | 2018–2020 |
| 2.4 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.2 l/100 km | 2011–2017 |
| 2.4 l · 4-cyl | Bensin/e85 | Automatic | – | 10.2 l/100 km | 2012–2013 |
| 2.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.2 l/100 km | 1988–1989 |
| 3.1 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.7 l/100 km | 1989–1996 |
| 3.1 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.8 l/100 km | 1992–1993 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.7 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 14.7 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.7 l/100 km | 1985–1987 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 1985–1987 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.6 l/100 km | 1990–2004 |
| 3.8 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.2 l/100 km | 1999–2004 |
| 4.1 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.8 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 4.3 l · 6-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 10.5 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 4.3 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.1 l/100 km | 1985 |
| 4.3 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 1985 |
| 4.3 l · 6-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 10.2 l/100 km | 1985 |
| 5.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 13.4 l/100 km | 1986–1987 |
| 5.0 l · 8-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.7 l/100 km | 1986–1987 |
| 5.7 l · 8-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 11.2 l/100 km | 1984 |
| 5.7 l · 8-cyl | Diesel | Automatic | – | 11.2 l/100 km | 1985 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Generations
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 79 complaints for the Buick Regal, most often about service brakes, electrical system, hydraulic, unknown or other. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
9 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Buick Regal. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- SEATSUS · NHTSAModel year 2020
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. The driver or passenger front seat frames may have a lower crossbar that was improperly welded.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crossbar welds on the front seats. If the crossbar is improperly welded, the seat back frame will be replaced, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 26, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 20, 2020. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N192278300.
NHTSA campaign 19V762000 · reported 24/10/2019
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUMUS · NHTSAModel year 2020
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
Remedy: Dealers will update the EBCM software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
NHTSA campaign 22V465000 · reported 30/06/2022
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS · NHTSAModel year 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
NHTSA campaign 18V576000 · reported 30/08/2018
- SEATSUS · NHTSAModel year 2019
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. The driver or passenger front seat frames may have a lower crossbar that was improperly welded.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the crossbar welds on the front seats. If the crossbar is improperly welded, the seat back frame will be replaced, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 26, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 20, 2020. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is N192278300.
NHTSA campaign 19V762000 · reported 24/10/2019
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUMUS · NHTSAModel year 2019
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
Remedy: Dealers will update the EBCM software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
NHTSA campaign 22V465000 · reported 30/06/2022
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHERUS · NHTSAModel year 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Buick Regal vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the rear seat belts may have been improperly routed around the bolster bracket on the rear outboard seats, which can cause inadequate restraint of the passengers.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear outboard seat belts, correcting the routing of the seat belts as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 18117.
NHTSA campaign 18V230000 · reported 12/04/2018
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS · NHTSAModel year 2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
NHTSA campaign 18V576000 · reported 30/08/2018
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUMUS · NHTSAModel year 2018
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Buick Regal vehicles. In the event of a vacuum-power brake assist failure, a software error in the electronic brake control module (EBCM) may result in a loss of power brake assist. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
Remedy: Dealers will update the EBCM software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters advising owners of the safety risk were mailed on August 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300.
NHTSA campaign 22V465000 · reported 30/06/2022
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 16V108000 · reported 24/02/2016
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Buick recalls.