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Driver infotainment center has many issues, remains blank while radio is playing and can be controlled by steering wheel controls and hvac via external buttons. Also backup camera intermittently jumps the video from camera but not the cgi lines. This makes you stop due to reflexes thinking something ran out in the way of backing up. On occasion the display has shown system error and also hvac control not operable. Also have seen the cgi directional lines not show up until placed in forward gear just before the display turns off the camera. Dealer and buick have been notified and mechanic could not duplicate the intermittent problem so they will not replace any components yet this problem occurs daily between trips but cannot be replicated to show dealer. We have videos of the problem and photos of the error messages. Dealer has reprogrammed the system multiple times no fix yet. Buick was of zero help on this lemon of a problem and reminded us the lemon law does not apply to accessories such as this backup camera. Lane change and collision detection also have issues of false reporting but no solution either. Stay away from this system as it is flawed and no help from buick or dealer. Dealer actually suggest taking the issue to another dealer - wow very nice after sale support.
We purchased this vehicle in may 2016 and from the beginning had strange issues with the engine.it was in and out of the dealer with them trying to figure out the exact problem.they could not, so they contacted gm for approval for an engine replacement.we were concerned about going this route but were assured it would be taken care of for the life of the car.after the replacement in july 2016, the car seemed to be better but other weird issues arose.the engine always made a squealing noise that we were told was fine.we have done all required maintenance, recalls, and regular service.for the past 2 months, the car has had strange shifting issues.it was taken in to be looked at and nothing was found.the transmission received its' routine maintenance on schedule.it still was a problem and we were told to drive it until a code appeared.the car got progressively worse and had great difficulty shifting, which had us involved in a few close calls.took it to a different dealer that also didn't find a problem. They said since there was no code, but seemed transmission related, they would drain it and replace the fluid.this also didn't work.we continued to drive the car and almost ended up stranded in the middle of the night while driving the freeway.the car became almost uncontrollable.we made it home.but, the following day while driving it to work, the car was jerking, stalled, and then lost the capability of reverse and neutral.we had to have it towed and a new transmission put in.we were told by the dealer that there was an explosion in the transmission, and we were lucky we were somewhere safe when the car died.it's very frustrating paying for a vehicle that didn't seem right from the beginning.we have put well over $6,500 in trying to repair a car that seems like it was never right in the first place.we have been fortunate that neither of us, or any of our children, have been hurt considering the major issues with our car.
Suddenlyafter leaving costco gas station and driving "no" display of millage. Speed gaugesand all critical information went blank/blackon drivers dash board with critical lights display showingtrouble with vehicle by displaying yellow; and red exclamations; skid tire and no gauge readings for engine temkp; or nothing!. On star gave negative results for emergency help.dealer stated car was reprogramed last week. Previous radio and blue tooth trouble reported to gm. They seem to ignore me. Troubled radio and navigation purposively fixed last week
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. My transmission light immediately came on. The psl was 70 and thankfully i was able to move back into the right lane and navigate to the shoulder without getting hit. I eventually coasted off the hwy and had aaa tow my car to the dealership where it was determined my transmission needing rebuilding. This occurred around 30k miles. Periodically after that my car would not accelerate like i had a misfire and i'd feel a shudder or sometimes it felt my tires were spinning faster than my transmission was going. I took my car in for an oil change (no lights were on). I explained this to the dealership and my car was throwing a code turns out the torque converter needing replacing. This was under 50k miles. I am currently at 52k miles and when i go up a high i feel the same thing and have told the dealership this. They won't give me a loaner car and i can't be without my car so i have not currently brought it back in. There are no lights on but it feels like the same issue is starting back when the torque converter went out. I have always had my car serviced at the dealership so i have all the records.
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.my car did not change gears.i was forced to pull off the road quickly to prevent my car from getting hit from the rear. I had been driving around all day on the interstate and various shopping centers without any indication something was wrong with my car.i had it towed to the dealership.this is the 2nd transmission problem with this car in 4 months with now with only 27k miles.it has been in the shop for 25 days now and not sure when it will be ready this time.
We purchased this vehicle in may 2016 and from the beginning had strange issues with the engine.it was in and out of the dealer with them trying to figure out the exact problem.they could not, so they contacted gm for approval for an engine replacement.we were concerned about going this route but were assured it would be taken care of for the life of the car.after the replacement in july 2016, the car seemed to be better but other weird issues arose.the engine always made a squealing noise that we were told was fine.we have done all required maintenance, recalls, and regular service.for the past 2 months, the car has had strange shifting issues.it was taken in to be looked at and nothing was found.the transmission received its' routine maintenance on schedule.it still was a problem and we were told to drive it until a code appeared.the car got progressively worse and had great difficulty shifting, which had us involved in a few close calls.took it to a different dealer that also didn't find a problem. They said since there was no code, but seemed transmission related, they would drain it and replace the fluid.this also didn't work.we continued to drive the car and almost ended up stranded in the middle of the night while driving the freeway.the car became almost uncontrollable.we made it home.but, the following day while driving it to work, the car was jerking, stalled, and then lost the capability of reverse and neutral.we had to have it towed and a new transmission put in.we were told by the dealer that there was an explosion in the transmission, and we were lucky we were somewhere safe when the car died.it's very frustrating paying for a vehicle that didn't seem right from the beginning.we have put well over $6,500 in trying to repair a car that seems like it was never right in the first place.we have been fortunate that neither of us, or any of our children, have been hurt considering the major issues with our car.
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.continued on into the next day with the same problems except the check engine light turned off and came back on with an oil light. Waiting on dealership to inspect. Dealership mentioned multiple cars there with the same problem.
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. My vehicle only had 50k miles and i am unable to drive it. I now need a brand new engine and buick knows about defect but won't issue recall or fix the defect. I was driving on highway when engine shut down
Suddenlyafter leaving costco gas station and driving "no" display of millage. Speed gaugesand all critical information went blank/blackon drivers dash board with critical lights display showingtrouble with vehicle by displaying yellow; and red exclamations; skid tire and no gauge readings for engine temkp; or nothing!. On star gave negative results for emergency help.dealer stated car was reprogramed last week. Previous radio and blue tooth trouble reported to gm. They seem to ignore me. Troubled radio and navigation purposively fixed last week
Out of know where my breaking system just decided tostop my automobile. I had brought my car back to the dealership proximally 10 times and it started about a month after i purchased it for the same problems. My new abs system makes a loud noise once it decides to go on. I know that sometimes for example going under a bridges or going around curves could activate my system. There is absolutely no warning when this car decides to stop on its own, it happen even when there isn't cars, or curves it's just decides to slam on the brakes to stop. It when there nothing in front of my car. I don't line is this one of the apples it scares the [xxx] out of me. You can go from 50 miles an hour to zero without any warning.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Car computer is suceptible to hacking and reprogramming while driving suspension is lowered or raised engine looses power whole car components rattle or radio bass loud while driving transmission doesnt shift to correct gear stuck on second or third and gear shift knob pops up while driving dealer says is normal brakes loose pressure taking long to complete stop engine shakeswhile in motion or idle radio and other components apps traction abs disabled hacked or controlled wireless/bt
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.
Car computer is suceptible to hacking and reprogramming while driving suspension is lowered or raised engine looses power whole car components rattle or radio bass loud while driving transmission doesnt shift to correct gear stuck on second or third and gear shift knob pops up while driving dealer says is normal brakes loose pressure taking long to complete stop engine shakeswhile in motion or idle radio and other components apps traction abs disabled hacked or controlled wireless/bt
We purchased this vehicle in may 2016 and from the beginning had strange issues with the engine.it was in and out of the dealer with them trying to figure out the exact problem.they could not, so they contacted gm for approval for an engine replacement.we were concerned about going this route but were assured it would be taken care of for the life of the car.after the replacement in july 2016, the car seemed to be better but other weird issues arose.the engine always made a squealing noise that we were told was fine.we have done all required maintenance, recalls, and regular service.for the past 2 months, the car has had strange shifting issues.it was taken in to be looked at and nothing was found.the transmission received its' routine maintenance on schedule.it still was a problem and we were told to drive it until a code appeared.the car got progressively worse and had great difficulty shifting, which had us involved in a few close calls.took it to a different dealer that also didn't find a problem. They said since there was no code, but seemed transmission related, they would drain it and replace the fluid.this also didn't work.we continued to drive the car and almost ended up stranded in the middle of the night while driving the freeway.the car became almost uncontrollable.we made it home.but, the following day while driving it to work, the car was jerking, stalled, and then lost the capability of reverse and neutral.we had to have it towed and a new transmission put in.we were told by the dealer that there was an explosion in the transmission, and we were lucky we were somewhere safe when the car died.it's very frustrating paying for a vehicle that didn't seem right from the beginning.we have put well over $6,500 in trying to repair a car that seems like it was never right in the first place.we have been fortunate that neither of us, or any of our children, have been hurt considering the major issues with our car.
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.my car did not change gears.i was forced to pull off the road quickly to prevent my car from getting hit from the rear. I had been driving around all day on the interstate and various shopping centers without any indication something was wrong with my car.i had it towed to the dealership.this is the 2nd transmission problem with this car in 4 months with now with only 27k miles.it has been in the shop for 25 days now and not sure when it will be ready this time.
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. My transmission light immediately came on. The psl was 70 and thankfully i was able to move back into the right lane and navigate to the shoulder without getting hit. I eventually coasted off the hwy and had aaa tow my car to the dealership where it was determined my transmission needing rebuilding. This occurred around 30k miles. Periodically after that my car would not accelerate like i had a misfire and i'd feel a shudder or sometimes it felt my tires were spinning faster than my transmission was going. I took my car in for an oil change (no lights were on). I explained this to the dealership and my car was throwing a code turns out the torque converter needing replacing. This was under 50k miles. I am currently at 52k miles and when i go up a high i feel the same thing and have told the dealership this. They won't give me a loaner car and i can't be without my car so i have not currently brought it back in. There are no lights on but it feels like the same issue is starting back when the torque converter went out. I have always had my car serviced at the dealership so i have all the records.
Out of know where my breaking system just decided tostop my automobile. I had brought my car back to the dealership proximally 10 times and it started about a month after i purchased it for the same problems. My new abs system makes a loud noise once it decides to go on. I know that sometimes for example going under a bridges or going around curves could activate my system. There is absolutely no warning when this car decides to stop on its own, it happen even when there isn't cars, or curves it's just decides to slam on the brakes to stop. It when there nothing in front of my car. I don't line is this one of the apples it scares the [xxx] out of me. You can go from 50 miles an hour to zero without any warning.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Power steering randomly fails while driving. This happened while turning into a parking space, on residential street and the expressway. The car has been at the dealership 4 times since june 3 for the same issue. The first time the following repairs were performed: replaced complete rack & pinion gear with power steering control module reinstalled, download for power steering module. Did not fix the problem. Second time the following repairs were performed: downloaded power steering control module before replacing module. Replaced rack & pinion, re-download power steering control module. This did not fix the problem. In addition to the power steering failing, the car also shut off twice, once while in park and the second time while in drive at an intersection. Third time the car was at the dealership a configuration error fault code in pscm was found. Following repairs were performed: reset steering angle sensor values, several times. Power steering went out, took the car back to the dealership. The fourth time the scan test only showed a radio code, u150k 00 (there is nothing wrong with the radio). The dealership test drove the car for 66 miles and could not get the car to mimic the steering problem. Because a lack of steering light and couldn't mimic the problem, no repairs were made.
Drive with care service power steering
I was driving and all of a sudden my power steering light came on telling me to drive with care. The wheel tightened up within seconds my abs lights on, no all wheel drive, stabilize for tracation went off. All safety equipment went hairwired. We looked up the part and found out that there was a recall on the steering power prior however everyone is telling us not for our car. I only had it for less than 3 years. The car was manufactured in sept of 2015 which was part of the recall but they said it wasn't the style car. I had to have it towed back home. This seems like a serious problem for this vehicle and gm should fix this problem before someone gets hurt or worse.
Letter from congressman visclosky on behalf of constituent re the materials used to manufacturer automobiles should be looked into for the safety of the consumers. *ldthe consumer stated the vehicle was in a minor accident that caused significant damage to the bumper. The consumer was informed that the bumper may have been made out of a tire compound. The consumer believed that the bumper should be only out of steel.updated 11/3/2017
Car computer is suceptible to hacking and reprogramming while driving suspension is lowered or raised engine looses power whole car components rattle or radio bass loud while driving transmission doesnt shift to correct gear stuck on second or third and gear shift knob pops up while driving dealer says is normal brakes loose pressure taking long to complete stop engine shakeswhile in motion or idle radio and other components apps traction abs disabled hacked or controlled wireless/bt
Suddenlyafter leaving costco gas station and driving "no" display of millage. Speed gaugesand all critical information went blank/blackon drivers dash board with critical lights display showingtrouble with vehicle by displaying yellow; and red exclamations; skid tire and no gauge readings for engine temkp; or nothing!. On star gave negative results for emergency help.dealer stated car was reprogramed last week. Previous radio and blue tooth trouble reported to gm. They seem to ignore me. Troubled radio and navigation purposively fixed last week
Car window anti pinch not stopping window from crushing fingers. Car immobile.
Mold in air conditioner.when turning on engine, mold smell comes out of air vents.
I purchased the buick regal new in feb 2016. After about two years, it skid on a perfect road surface in a perfect weather, the traction control light and the engine light came on, but disappeared after 30 seconds or so. The problem was scary enough that i brought the car to a neighborhood dealership to see if there was any safety recall for that issue. There was none. The replaced a sensor or something to fix the problem. It has not happened again until two weeks ago. Exactly the same thing happened, skid briefly on a perfect road surface in a perfect weather condition, skid light and the engine light came on, but disappeared after a minute. I brought back the car to the dealership and asked them find the original record for fixing the problem. But, they insisted it was not the same issue, this time it was my old tires that caused the problem. I got all my tires and brakes replaced, but still experienced the same problem. Given severity of the safety hazard, now i am afraid to drive the car. I could easily been in an accident if there were more cars around during either of the skidding incidents. I am surprised there was no report from other car owners. I could not be the only one experienced this problem. Very serious safety hazard for sure.
Driver infotainment center has many issues, remains blank while radio is playing and can be controlled by steering wheel controls and hvac via external buttons. Also backup camera intermittently jumps the video from camera but not the cgi lines. This makes you stop due to reflexes thinking something ran out in the way of backing up. On occasion the display has shown system error and also hvac control not operable. Also have seen the cgi directional lines not show up until placed in forward gear just before the display turns off the camera. Dealer and buick have been notified and mechanic could not duplicate the intermittent problem so they will not replace any components yet this problem occurs daily between trips but cannot be replicated to show dealer. We have videos of the problem and photos of the error messages. Dealer has reprogrammed the system multiple times no fix yet. Buick was of zero help on this lemon of a problem and reminded us the lemon law does not apply to accessories such as this backup camera. Lane change and collision detection also have issues of false reporting but no solution either. Stay away from this system as it is flawed and no help from buick or dealer. Dealer actually suggest taking the issue to another dealer - wow very nice after sale support.
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.continued on into the next day with the same problems except the check engine light turned off and came back on with an oil light. Waiting on dealership to inspect. Dealership mentioned multiple cars there with the same problem.
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). It occurred randomly, while following other vehicles, including semi-trucks, which are not in same lane and/or are significant distance away. Did so without any driverinputor application of brakes. Decreased speed was so sudden, it caused driver's seat belt to tense up. Fortunately, there were no vehicles directly behind mine or my car would have been rear-ended at freeway speeds, resulting in potential serious injury.i took car to dealer where it was purchased (royal moore auto center, hillsboro, oregon (503-648-1153) on 8/9/17 and left it for day. Their technicians ran codes and drove car, but could not duplicate problem. (invoice # bucs780125).i was referred to buick (800-521-7300) and it referred me to gm senior advisor team. Was assigned service request #8-3144154519. I spoke to service representative "christi", who told me there was nothing they could do unless the service technicians could duplicate the problem. Her only suggestion was that i return to the dealer to see if they could do that. I told her since the problem did not occur all the time, but only some of the time, that made no sense. I asked to speak with someone at gm who might have technical knowledge about this dangerous problem. She said she could not refer me to anyone at gm for that purpose.i told her (and later a second senior advisory team member- who are independent contractors and not gm employees), that i had found websites that discussed other owners of gm vehicles equipped withthe forward collision alert and braking system and adaptive cruise control, ie, automatic braking systems, experiencing similar problems- their vehicles braked at the wrong time for no apparent reason.nhtsa needs to look into this asap.
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.my car did not change gears.i was forced to pull off the road quickly to prevent my car from getting hit from the rear. I had been driving around all day on the interstate and various shopping centers without any indication something was wrong with my car.i had it towed to the dealership.this is the 2nd transmission problem with this car in 4 months with now with only 27k miles.it has been in the shop for 25 days now and not sure when it will be ready this time.
Out of know where my breaking system just decided tostop my automobile. I had brought my car back to the dealership proximally 10 times and it started about a month after i purchased it for the same problems. My new abs system makes a loud noise once it decides to go on. I know that sometimes for example going under a bridges or going around curves could activate my system. There is absolutely no warning when this car decides to stop on its own, it happen even when there isn't cars, or curves it's just decides to slam on the brakes to stop. It when there nothing in front of my car. I don't line is this one of the apples it scares the [xxx] out of me. You can go from 50 miles an hour to zero without any warning.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2016 buick regal with 11k mikes. The windshield recently developed a crack in the left lower corner. The crack started at the bottom edge (below the dash) about 8 inches from the lower left corner. Over several days, the crack slowly spread up and to the left, ending at the left edge of the windshield about 6 inches from the lower left corner. The crack is in the inner laminated glass only.vehicle was taken to a buick dealer to see if the windshield can be replaced under warranty. The service advisor claimed it was a stress crack, but wanted to check with the gm zone rep. Before proceeding. Gm zone rep. Denied the warranty claim because he felt something hit the windshield causing the crack. The windshield has no signs of any impact on it. The gm zone rep. Never actually inspected the car.vehicle was also taken a glass shop for their opinion. The glass shop claimed the crack was caused by either a defect in the windshield or improper installation.apparently is may be a known issue on 2013-2014 buick regals.
When backing out of a dark area (such as a garage) into bright light, or when leaving a dark tunnel into bright light, the backup display or forward navigation display become unusable due to contrast ("washout") issues. The system in the buick is a single sensor system (it also controls the automatic head lights) that requires 20-30 seconds to adjust contrast after a transition from dark to light. This 20-30 second delay is critical when backing up because you lose the view offered by the review camera unless you stop while the system adjusts. There are many situations where you can't stop backing (especially for 30 seconds) once you have started. The "washout" of the display when using the navigation map is also a potential safety issue. If trying to follow the map/directions when exiting a tunnel (the tunnel is dark enough to require the auto headlights to turn on) you lose the ability to see the map for 20-30 seconds while the system adjusts to the change in lighting. At the very least this causes a distraction for the driver trying to follow the map. Buick touts the backup camera and the big navigation display as vehicle safety aids, but the implementation is flawed and a danger to the driver or others.
While traveling on a highway at 60 mph the sunroof exploded. The glass flew in and out of the car sticking me in the face and body. There was no contact with any outside object,the road was smooth and there were no overhead trees, signs or bridges.
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