2012 Buick Regal Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Buick Regal, 10% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My brake pedal always get stuck depressed down in hot humid weather. You literally have to drive with two feet to lift pedal when time to accelerate. My driver seat also goes in and out when trying to adjust the seat. It will not move unless I play with the power adjuster a few times then it will maneuver. My radio also turns off and on by itself with bluetooth is connected or sometimes the radio wouldn't turn on with car running or turn off while car is off.”
NHTSA complaint #11299744, filed 2020-01, 100,000 miles“Brake pads rusted to the rotors, after hand-washing the vehicle the evening of july 2nd. Needed to rev the engine very high, in order to release the brake pads. This has occurred several times after driving the vehicle in the rain, and then letting it sit for a day or two. On jan 16, 2015 we took the vehicle in for warranty work, but the dealer did not do anything. On feb 20, 2015 we took the vehicle to another dealer, but again they did not do anything.”
NHTSA complaint #10700805, filed 2015-03, 6,987 miles“Brake pedal sticks and stays depressed when very hot outside after sitting. This needs to be recalled. Its happened twice to me already and no shop can find anything wrong. It will work fine after pulling pedal up or driving with shaking steering wheel until it works itself out. This needs to be addressed and needs to be a recall fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11130063, filed 2018-09, 83,400 miles“Brake pedal will not return fully after it is applied when it is warm and humid. Causes brake pedal to stick and not allow cruise control to be selected. The stuck pedal allows the car to be started and placed into gear without a foot on the pedal. Did find that GM has not only issued a technical service bulletin for the described issue but has issued multiple revisions to cover additional vehicles each time. Given that this is a well known issue by the manufacture, this should warrant a serious looking into a recall issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11330035, filed 2020-06, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently. The brake warning light was illuminated at the time of the failure. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 200.”
NHTSA complaint #10480187, filed 2012-10, 200 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…
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 2012 Buick Regal
33 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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