2017 Buick REGAL problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
20 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
73,255 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 20 complaints (35.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 13 | 65.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 10.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 10.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 10.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 5.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 7; Service Brakes: 5; Unknown Or Other: 4; Electrical System: 3; Exterior Lighting: 2; Power Train: 2; Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2020: 2; 2021: 2; 2022: 9; 2023: 3; 2024: 2; 2025: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11340104 · 2020-07-18 (July 18, 2020)
THE PAST TWO WEEKS WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY TURNS OFF AND THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. IT IS SO SCARY WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPS. I HAVE TO PUT IT BACK IN PARK AND TRY TO GET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE OFF. IT TAKES A BIT TO GET IT OFF. THEN I CAN START IT AGAIN. I HAPPENED TODAY WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I WAS ON A CITY STREET.
Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11340104 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11454993 · 2022-03-03 (March 3, 2022)
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake assists unexpectedly failed, and the brake pedal was firm while depressed. The contact was able to pull over and was awaiting a tow. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle had previously been serviced by an independent mechanic for a vacuum pump replacement. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,790.
Owner-reported narrative. 139,790 miles reported. Look up ODI 11454993 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11415961 · 2021-05-10 (May 10, 2021)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED WHILE SHIFTING GEARS. SERPENTINI CHEVROLET BUICK OF ORVILLE (1107 N MAIN ST, ORRVILLE, OH 44667) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES WITH AN OIL CHANGE WHILE TWO UNKNOWN TRANSMISSION PARTS WERE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST WHO DUPLICATED THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CONTA…
Owner-reported narrative. 19,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11415961 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11467908 · 2022-06-07 (June 7, 2022)
The wave plate has failed inside the transmission causing the car to not go in reverse. I have done my research and this is a common problem with Buick models and should be recalled. The part is only 8 dollars but the transmission must be dropped in order to replace the part, which the labor is over 2,000 dollars which isn’t fair to the customers. Something should be done as soon as possible.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11467908 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11465563 · 2022-05-21 (May 21, 2022)
HID HEADLIGHTS MOISTURE ACCUMULATION INSIDE HOUSING MANUFACTURING DEFECT CAUSE IS EITHER A CRACK IN HEADLIGHT HOUSING OR SEAL COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO BULBS AND/OR BALLAST/WIRING
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11465563 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11549599 · 2023-10-12 (October 12, 2023)
I was driving on the interstate going up the mountain and my 2017 Regal started to choke going up the incline. I was pressing my gas to the floor and nothing when this happened I quickly pulled off to the side when I tapped my brakes they felt as if I was pressing on a concrete block. I was able to stop but it was pretty scary. I had no cell phone reception going up this mountain in the dark late at night, I had to slowly drive the car home which was a good 20 minutes to go. Turns out according to my dad my brake vacuum pump busted apart so…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11549599 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11584466 · 2024-04-22 (April 22, 2024)
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Regal. The contact stated while driving 80-85 MPH downhill and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was rigid, failed to lower as needed, and the vehicle failed to respond. The Brake Assist warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal harder, the brake pedal slightly travelled down and bounced back. Additionally, the steering wheel shuddered, and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact allowed the vehicle to gradually decelerate independently. The contact was able…
Owner-reported narrative. 165,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11584466 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11639097 · 2025-01-28 (January 28, 2025)
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 problem however several of your other GM vehicles are having this issue. Please assist. I am being stranded in the dark in the cold with a car i cannot leave the key in or someone could steal the car, the doors will not lock with ke…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11639097 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11474224 · 2022-07-16 (July 16, 2022)
Vacuum Pump blew up forcing cam shaft sensor to blew out of engine and caused my brakes to fail. This happened at a stop sign. I proceed through the stop in front of a semi-tractor. Fortunately it was in front of the police station in(30mph) town zone and he was able to brake before killing me. My vehicle stopped before going through the front door of an auto shop, My Timing Cam is damaged and Shepherds is quoting $2600 to replace, plus an additional $800 already spent in replacing the vacuum pump. I’ve driven the car an additional 6 months wit…
Owner-reported narrative. 118,140 miles reported. Look up ODI 11474224 at NHTSA ↗