2.8
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 51,726 miles
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2011 Buick Regal 2.0 CXL. The brake pedal is sticking, causing the rotors to heat up and wear out. There are numerous complaints from others online detailing the dangerous situations this has caused. And numerous complaints about getting the brake system replaced and the same problem still existing. There should have been a recall. Unknown to me, until I received the new title in my name, this particular car was branded a "Lemon" in 2014.
- American Fork, UT, USA
In July of 2018, the brake pedal started to stick in the "on" position. The car was not driveable once the brakes stuck. It seemed to be associated with very hot weather. I replaced the entire brake pedal assembly with a factory brake pedal assembly. Now, in January of 2022, the replacement assembly is starting to bind. This appears to be a defective part. There are many postings on the internet about this problem. It is a safety defect because it involves the vehicle's brakes and the car is not driveable when the pedal sticks.
- West Bloomfield, MI, USA
The vehicle exhibited what appeared to be sticking brakes after driving in extreme heat and humidity in Southwest Florida. I have taken the vehicle to Family Auto Service Cenber, 4570 Samuel St., Sarasota, FL 34233, Phone: (941) 925-4889. I was advised by Ray, the owner, that the brake pedal assembly was in danger of becoming unttached thereby making braking impossible and an obvious safety hazard. He stated that it was covered in TSB 5692D. Total loss of the abilibty to stop the car is possible with this defect.
- Sarasota, FL, USA
ISSUE: BRAKE PEDAL WILL STIFFEN AND SLOW THE CAR DOWN. THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WILL VIOLENTLY SHAKE, AS IF THE CALIPERS ARE STUCK. ONCE PARKED, WHEELS ARE HOT AND OMITS A BURNING SMELL. NARRATIVE: After the car is sitting in the sun, while driving in slow traffic the car is running rough, steering wheel starts shaking back and forth, the brakes start making noise when you stop. When accelerated there is grinding noise and dash light comes on. I pulled to the side of the road and turned off the car for five minutes, I start the car and it runs as normal. This was happening for a few weeks. I had the brakes replaced on 05/19/21 (I paid $737.66 for the brake job). I drove the car for a couple of weeks and brakes seized. I had to have the car towed back to shop (costing me $135.63) and the shop quoted brake pedal replacement. At that point I took the car to the Everett, WA, Clyde Revord Buick Dealership and they replaced the modular for the brake (part # 22997391) and it was expenive because it required removing the dash board and a lot of labor time (costing me another $1347.31). I feel this is a safety hazaard as my brakes could have seized or a fire could have broke out while I was driving on the freeway. Fortunately, the brakes seized in a parking lot. I did some research on this topic and see that it is a common flaw for this make and model and should be covered by the manufacturer as a recall before someone gets killed.
- Mount Vernon, WA, USA
During periods of high heat (and only high heat) after being parked in the sun, when the vehicle is being driven at highway speeds, the brake pedal will stiffen and slow the car down. The steering wheel column will violently shake, as if the calipers are stuck. Once parked, all four wheels are hot and omits a burning smell. I have replaced two tires, 2 front calipers, front brake pads, all hoses and front rotors to no avail. Brake booster and master cylinder have been checked and are not the issue. All possible issues have been addressed within the last 8 weeks. Friday (05/14/21) the same issue happened again. I am at my wits end trying to resolve this issue.
- Poland, OH, USA
I am having a braking problem with my 2011 Regal clx turbo. My brakes do not seem to be releasing when the car has been sitting outside and the temperature is high. Steering wheel shakes when applying the brakes and even when the brakes are released. The brake pedal and or parking brake does not disengaging on the Buick Regal 2011.
- Titusville, FL, USA
Brake pedal stuck partially depressed and brakes not fully releasing. Started immediately upon vehicle ignition after the vehicle had been parked in the sun on a hot day. Car becomes unsafe to drive as either you accelerate with brakes engaged or have to manually lift the brake pedal to the correct position to release the brakes after every instance of using the brake. Seems to be triggered by hot weather and, therefore, high car temperature. Same issue occurred in 2018 but was not recognized at the time and could not be recreated or diagnosed by a dealer service center.
- Chicago, IL, USA
None of the 4 recalls were fixed on this 2011 Buick Regal cxl 2.4L car when I purchased this car at billion auto in Iowa city, Iowa. The stabilitrak is bad and was never brought up in the process of purchasing the car and I have had to change my brakes, rotors, and calipers in the rear both sides 3 times in the last 2 years. I'm not happy.
- Wapello, IA, USA
In the last year I have had to replace brake pads, calipers and rotors 3 times in 1 year in my 2011 Buick Regal cxl 2.4L. Now I'm getting ready to do it for a 4th time. I was sold car that had a hole in the middle of my exhaust that I didn't know was there until winter came and had to run the heat. The stabilitrak system came on out of the blue and shut my car off going down the highway. I have had nothing but problems with this car. I'm just fed up and over it. Its costing me way too much money for only only the car for a little over a year now.
- Oakville, IA, USA
The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. While decelerating from 60 mph, the brake pedal failed to engage properly. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal with force, but was unable to have the brake pedal released from the floorboard. The vehicle continued to move and the contact had to reach down and release the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake system needed to be replaced. The brake pads were repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed by a dealer. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 127,000.
- Nevada, MO, USA
Engine and brakes seized up on me without warning while driving in a parking lot, low speed. Took it in to my mechanic and found out there was an oil consumption issue, even though I was 2K miles under the next change I was also 2 qts low.
- Downers Grove, IL, USA
After my vehicle had been sitting for a few days, and once started back up the brake pedal wouldn't retract back, I would have to pull the brake pedal up with my foot.
- Detroit, MI, USA
Brake pedal stay down and does not release causing heating and reduce acceleration. It is a safety issue during fast moving and can't predict the car movement. Brake and accelerator pedal assembly not design to work in a wide range of temperatures. It is serious danger in the highway driving.
- Roselle, IL, USA
A lot of pressure is needed in order for the brake light to illuminate. The brake light only illuminates when at a complete stop but not when gradually attempting to slow down and stop. I have had my car at a repair shop and during the discussion I was told that I would have to add more pressure to the brakes for the brake light to illuminate. This could cause a serious accident because cars behind me are not allowed enough time to stop in an appropriate time. I have been stopped by the police on several occasions for this issue only to find out that more pressure is needed on the brakes for the light to illuminate. This is not good and makes me fear for my safety.
- Laurel, MD, USA
After the car sitting in the sun, driving in slow traffic the car is running rough, the gas millage dropped, the brake making noise when you stop. When accelerate there is grinding noise. I pulled to the side and turn off the car for five minutes, I start the car and it run as normal. This was happening before for 2 month. Take it to the dealer 3 times, they advise there is nothing wrong. Last time they clean the bearings and it did not help. Finally they advise to replace the modular for the brake and the accelerator and it required remove the dash board and lot of labor time. They are not sure 100% it will work as it is not shown on the scan
- Roselle, IL, USA
The brake pedal does not return when interior temperatures are very high causing brakes to drag and potentially overheat and prematurely wear. It was first noticed when entering vehicle after being parked for a while.
- West Bloomfield, MI, USA
Vehicle had recall 12212"a" performed in Oct of 2014 at delarship, this results in sometimes if not every time of a mis-calibrated brake position sensor. The mis-calibration results in my vehicle requiring the brake pedal to be depressed almost to the floor before the park position disengagement sensor is activated. It is at this point when the brake lights are activated. This extra pedal travel results in me being able to come to a rapid stop from 85 miles an hour on the freeway without any rear brake lights activating. The brake lights are not intermittent, they activate every time the pedal is pressed far enough, while driving this is only at the point when ABS would be activated under emergency braking. Buick/GMC is aware this is the case and issued recall 12212"B" on Oct 11, 2016 which reads: "this bulliten has been revised to include a note before step 4 of the service procedure. Please discard all copies of bulliten 12212A." The note states: "the brake pedal position sensor calibration must be performed after the brake pedal position sensor, BCM, ECM, or hpcm have been serviced." Buick/GMC has not informed drivers under the original 12212A recall that their brake lights will not activate because of this recall service and have refused to honor this newly updated procedure on my vehicle and shows as "complete" on nthtsa website. Bottom line the original botched 12212A results in brake lights not activating and anyone that had 12212A done should get 12212B notification and recall coverage.
- Ogden, UT, USA
Vehicle was being driven off of main highway into a shopping center parking lot when the engine shut off causing the vehicle to lose power steering and brakes. Vehicle would not restart and needed to be towed to lester glenn Buick that night. The next day after sitting in the dealership parking lot, the vehicle was able to start and the dealership stated they were"unable to duplicate the problem" and found nothing wrong with the vehicle. I presently own two(2) 2011 Buick Regal and both have experienced this same problem with loss of steering and braking. I have contacted G M numerous times and have received no calls back from their "senior " adviser. Have also read about similar complaints on the internet with these vehicles. Hopefully G M will address this serious safety issue before someone gets seriously hurt
- Toms River, NJ, USA
Vehicle has 69,579 miles. While turning onto side street off of main road, engine shut off causing loss of power steering and brakes. Vehicle was able to be restarted after a minute and driven home. Vehicle was taken to lester glenn Buick dealership for this problem. The dealership was "unable to duplicate the problem" and there were no codes showing a problem. I was told that the issue was that the vehicle was 100 miles overdue for and oil change and was a little low on oil. When I questioned this I was told it is a "safety feature" to protect the engine from damage because of low oil. I asked if it was a "safety feature" than why was my son able to restart the vehicle within a minute. Still have not received an answer. I have made numerous calls to G M about this issue but all I have gotten were two calls to my house phone when I was not home when I specifically left my cell phone number to be called. I have called an additional three times and left a message for a senior adjuster to call me back and still have not received a response. As luck would have it, I own two 2011 Buick Regals and my daughters car is experiencing the same issues, but that will be listed as another complaint. Appears to be multiple issues on the internet with this same concern, but nothing seems to get done
- Toms River, NJ, USA
- Tucson, AZ, USA