2017 Buick Regal problems and complaints
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Buick Regal. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (12), Hydraulic (7), Unknown Or Other (4).
Key takeaways
- 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 12 | 60% |
| Hydraulic | 7 | 35% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 15% |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 10% |
| Steering | 1 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 5% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Buick Regal 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Buick Regal 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2025-03-25
Noticed a recall regarding Buick Regal concerning break issues causing the valve to not operate correctly. Possibly the electronic break module not working properly and an update needed along with some parts. Recently the break valve was replaced because the break assist failed. Now, after running the vehicle for more...
Steering,electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2025-01-28
When i turn the car off the key will not allow me to remove it from ignition to the proper position to remove the key. This is a safety hazzard. I have to mess with the brakes, steering wheel and parking console and keep starting and turning off the car to get key removed. The dealer said they could not locate the pr...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2024-11-07
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Regal. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the braking system suddenly malfunctioned and the brake pedal was firm while depressed, causing the braking distance to be extended. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump had failed a...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.