2012 Buick Regal Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,149miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2012 Buick Regal, 8% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,149 miles.
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.
“General motors denies that my car VIN number do not apply to 13v173000, recall date 05/06/2013, component electrical system, and recall campaign number is 13136 despite, key Buick performed repairs on module 2.560, the vehicle driver seat (moves up/ down, and forward/backwards) while I am driving, radio system (radio turns off and on, and can be turned off and on without keys in the ignition), indicators (not working). However, all problems still exist.”
NHTSA complaint #11044960, filed 2017-11, 30,000 miles“Codes p0016 p0017 DTC p0299 under turbo boost p0010 - fluid leak from transmission - stabilitrak light on and off (2017, 2018, 2019)- { I paid to have the issue fixed and less than a year later it happens again} car will not pick up speed - crank / cam position not plausible - timing chain stretched /stuck.( popping sound coming from under my seat in 2017)these are all issues that happen while driving. I am getting on the on ramp for the highway and my car will not go pass 35 MPH for over 15 seconds, even if I floor it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11208170, filed 2019-05, 86,047 miles“The 2012 Buick Regal consumes a quart or more of oil in less than 2 weeks or 300 miles. I am putting a quart in it just to get it to read on the dip stick and more if needed. As it consumes oil, the engine gains a noticable ticking noise with a rough start. All of this is noticed while driving on a highway or rural road. The back right tire and or tire area makes a thumping noise at all speeds. The tire is not the issue. The stabilitrak warning light comes on often . I am the 3rd owner to the car with with 164,333 current miles. The car has had routine oil changes etc by all owners.”
NHTSA complaint #11372918, filed 2020-11, 163,247 miles“I have had problems with the stabilitrak - check engine light / multifunction indicator light coming on at random times (the on star diagnostic report doesn't give any indication of whats going on with the car so that regular people can understand before going in talking to a dealer about the issue) - powertrain issues I have had to replace my battery when I bought the car I was told it was newer and shouldn't have issues. My driver side headlight is full of water. There have been so many issues with this car yet no recalls have been found on my particular car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11099986, filed 2018-06, 73,000 miles“Driving on highway at 70mph and car completely shut down almost causing a serious accident and dash board went haywire brakes locked and service stabiliktrack system and ABS assist warnings and it smelled like my car was on fire brakes locked steering and lost power totally shut down glad someone was in car to help me steer to side of road out of traffic had to have towed and there was a recall for this problem before apparently GM didnt get it right I could have died and they are refusing to repair problem since the previous owner had it done before I purchased it and there are other owners…”
NHTSA complaint #11022715, filed 2017-09, 34,149 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 7 | 8% |
| 2011 | 19 | 7% |
| 2004 | 5 | 8% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Buick Regal
33 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBrakes
9 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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