2016 BUICK REGAL Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 BUICK REGAL has 4 complaints and 1 recall filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report sudden engine shutdowns, sometimes accompanied by loss of dashboard lights, creating safety risks. Steering control issues have also been reported, including pulling to one side while driving.
Common Issues- Steering failure. The electric belt drive rack and pinion steering system may fail, causing the vehicle to pull left into traffic and making it difficult to keep in the lane.
- Unexpected engine shutdown. The engine abruptly stops while driving, causing loss of power and dashboard lights, which poses a high risk of accidents.
- Engine damage. Metal pieces inside the motor and turbo reportedly cause premature failure of the Regal turbo 2.0 V6 engine, leading to speed loss and unexpected stalling.
There is one recall affecting the 2016 Buick Regal. It involves the electric power assist steering system which may fail and increase crash risk. The recall covers a limited number of vehicles manufactured within a specific time frame.
Recalls- Electric power assist steering. NHTSA recall 16V108000 affects 74 vehicles built between August 30, 2015, and February 12, 2016. A power-steering assist system failure may occur, increasing the risk of a crash. GM will replace the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear assembly free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2016.
Owners facing repeated engine failures, steering defects, or unresolved recall repairs may have rights under their state’s lemon law, especially where safety is compromised or defects persist after service attempts.
2016 BUICK REGAL Summary
2016
Model Year
4
Total Complaints
1
Total Recalls
74
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 BUICK REGAL
74 vehicles affected
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2016 BUICK REGAL
ID: 2101400WHEELS
My Buick stops when driving unknown when it’s a surprise lights and dash go off almost got hit took to mechanics it’s the 2016-17 “throw away motor” ad they call it does not last and gets”metal pieces” to ruin motor and turbo as I have noticed speed issues and dying unexpectedly it’s the regal turbo 2.0 v-6 motor a should be recall I’ve seen online since at mechanic and a large issue why no recall and I’m reporting this ty
2016 BUICK REGAL
ID: 2101399VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
My Buick stops when driving unknown when it’s a surprise lights and dash go off almost got hit took to mechanics it’s the 2016-17 “throw away motor” ad they call it does not last and gets”metal pieces” to ruin motor and turbo as I have noticed speed issues and dying unexpectedly it’s the regal turbo 2.0 v-6 motor a should be recall I’ve seen online since at mechanic and a large issue why no recall and I’m reporting this ty
2016 BUICK REGAL
ID: 2101398ENGINE
My Buick stops when driving unknown when it’s a surprise lights and dash go off almost got hit took to mechanics it’s the 2016-17 “throw away motor” ad they call it does not last and gets”metal pieces” to ruin motor and turbo as I have noticed speed issues and dying unexpectedly it’s the regal turbo 2.0 v-6 motor a should be recall I’ve seen online since at mechanic and a large issue why no recall and I’m reporting this ty
2016 BUICK REGAL
ID: 2064492STEERING
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. Took to my mechanic and he said it was the electric belt drive rack &pinion steering. He told me there was a recall on it. When I checked I was told that my vin # was not included. I think it should have been because its the same problem.it is not safe to drive.