TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIBERTY BUICK GMC (9028 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, MATTHEWS, NC…

12/31/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11164246.0

2011 Regal · lighting

Driver side headlamp draws moisture, keeps blowing bulbs at 104.99 a pop. Water gets in the headlight assembly and shorts out the ballast. This happens even when driving down the road at random. It could be pitch black and suddenly you have no headlights and are forced to drive…

12/28/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11562312.0

2011 Regal · electrical

HEADLIGHT KEEPS BURNING OUT. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES ALSO DRIVER SEAT HEATING WORKS FOR 1 MIN AND TURNS OFF

12/28/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11385294.0

2011 Regal · electrical

IN AUGUST 2016, I RECEIVED AN "IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL" #30710 FROM BUICK. THE EXPLANATION WAS "THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE POWER SEATS MAY CONTACT THE SEAT FRAME, CHAFE, A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR, RESULTING IN INOPERATIVE POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENTS, FLICKERING LIGHTS ON THE…

12/23/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10937183.0

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severe NHTSA 16V517000 07/07/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured November 3, 2009, to March 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats

Chafed harness wires may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring harness, and repair any chafed wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 30710.

Common questions

Is the 2011 Buick Regal reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 278 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Buick Regal is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2011 Buick Regal?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 65 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Buick Regal has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2011 Buick Regal?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 278 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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