2011 Buick Regal Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 12%of 280 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,400miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Buick Regal, 12% of the 280 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,400 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11415354, filed 2021-05, 128,880 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11232710, filed 2019-07, 67,000 miles“My brake pedal is sticking causing my car to stall and my cruise control not to work, I have to manually pull my break pedal back up after I use my brakes while driving. My car is also just dying with no warning, while driving down the interstate. My lights, and radio will stay on when this happens, but my air conditioner and engine will cut off. It has happened over a handful of times in the last 3 weeks, it's gotten to the point that I am scared to drive it anywhere.”
NHTSA complaint #10876289, filed 2016-06, 98,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11220254, filed 2019-06, 121,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11031599, filed 2017-10, 11,970 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 20% |
| 2018 | 8 | 42% |
| 2017 | 12 | 60% |
| 2016 | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 4 | 11% |
| 2013 | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 | 9 | 10% |
| 2011 | 34 | 12% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 6% |
| 2000 | 13 | 7% |
| 1999 | 25 | 10% |
| 1998 | 27 | 9% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 42 | 21% |
| 1995 | 42 | 24% |
| 1994 | 26 | 24% |
| 1993 | 40 | 47% |
| 1992 | 54 | 38% |
| 1991 | 117 | 59% |
| 1990 | 43 | 56% |
| 1989 | 54 | 51% |
| 1988 | 68 | 55% |
| 1987 | 17 | 68% |
| 1986 | 2 | 17% |
| 1985 | 3 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2011 Buick Regal
108 complaintsElectrical system
75 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
39 complaintsExterior lighting
38 complaintsSeats
29 complaintsElectronic stability control
19 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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