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vehicle
2016 / buick / regal
known issues
5 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-29)
complaints
41 on file (2016-04-11 → 2025-06-18)
recalls
1
investigations
0
fars
15 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Headlight condensation and dimmingEXTERIOR LIGHTING6 complaints2021-10 → 2024-05buick-regal-2016-headlight-condensation
11589503 It’s still in well cared for mint condition, except for the driver side headlight. Condensation appeared and has been getting worse, dealership says the only option is buying another complete headlight assembly for $1200.00
11504363 The contact owns a 2016 Buick Regal. The contact stated that condensation and moisture was present inside the front headlight assemblies, which caused the headlight illumination to be diminished and created a visibility hazard while driving at night
11436396 The contact owns a 2016 Buick Regal. The contact stated that moisture had entered the vehicle's headlight module which caused the headlights to dim while in operation
Unintended or automatic braking eventsVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4 complaints2017-08 → 2022-05buick-regal-2016-unintended-braking
11464402 I was driving down the highway at 75 mph with my kids in the car and the vacuum pump for the brakes went out which caused my brake pedal to seize up and car brakes would not work while in traffic
11015791 CAR APPLIED BRAKES SUDDENLY AND FULLY 4-5 TIMES DURING 200 MILE TRIP ON I-5 FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON AT FREEWAY SPEEDS (65-70MPH)
11449512 When using adaptive cruise control, this vehicle will allow you to get close to the vehicle in front of you and aggressively apply brakes which throws you forward
Power steering loss or lockup while drivingSTEERING10 complaints2019-10 → 2025-02buick-regal-2016-power-steering-failure
11642262 My steering failed and started pulling left into traffic. It was hard to keep it in my lane. Had to have it towed by AAA
11460383 The contact owns a 2016 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized while turning the vehicle
11266895 POWER STEERING RANDOMLY FAILS WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAPPENED WHILE TURNING INTO A PARKING SPACE, ON RESIDENTIAL STREET AND THE EXPRESSWAY
Engine stalling and internal failureENGINE5 complaints2021-03 → 2025-06buick-regal-2016-engine-stall-failure
11585149 The contact owns a 2016 Buick Regal. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle started sputtering
11414614 ENGINE HAS A DEFECT THAT CAUSES A PIECE OF THE ENGINE TO BREAK OFF AND END UP IN THE OIL LINES, ENDS UP IN OIL PAN. THIS DEFECT CAUSES THE ENGINE TO FREEZE AND OWNER MUST REPLACE THE ENGINE
11405282 WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE AFTER COMING TO A STOP OR SLOWING DOWN STUMBLING/STUTTERING OCCURRED ALONG WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON AND THE STABILITRAK/ TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT
Transmission shifting and gear-engagement failurePOWER TRAIN3 complaints2018-08 → 2020-01buick-regal-2016-transmission-gear-failure
11162135 I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN TEXAS, AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING LANES TO THE LEFT AND ACCELERATING WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR
11122934 I WAS ENTERING A CITY STREET FROM A SHOPPING MALL. AS I FOUND A SMALL BREAK IN THE TRAFFIC I PULLED OUT AND ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE
11302298 SHIFT TO PARK IS DISPLAYED ON THE DASHBOARD EVEN WHEN THE CAR IS IN PARK. DASH LIGHTS AND ACCESSORIES REMAIN ON UNTIL YOU "JIGGLE" THE SHIFTER IN AND OUT OF PARK SEVERAL TIMES
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.
A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2016 Buick Regal vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/buick/regal
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author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 Buick Regal},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/buick/regal}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}
