2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,800 miles

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problem #4

Aug 032016

Regal

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the heat switch failed to warm both front seats in the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V517000 (electrical system, seats). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. VIN tool confirms part not available.

- Pitman, NJ, USA

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problem #3

Oct 042016

Regal 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,200 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the heater switch to warm the seats failed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V517000 (electrical system, seats). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,200. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- El Paso, TX, USA

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problem #2

Sep 152016

Regal 4-cyl

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the front driver side seat warmer failed to operate. The dealer stated that the vehicle was unable to be repaired until it was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 16V517000 (electrical system, seats). The part was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/03/17 the consumer stated the dealer advised a solution has not been determined yet. Updated 08/17/2017

- Kenosha, WI, USA

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problem #1

Dec 212013

Regal

  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. Whenever the front driver side seat warmer was activated, it became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V517000 (electrical system, seats); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.

- Mcmechen, WV, USA

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