2012 Buick Regal Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Buick Regal, 7% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 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.
“I got a 2012 Buick Regal I brought it july 2018 my car was died out of nowhere about 5 months prior list and then after I changed my oil my car didn't go anymore it sounded like a chain the first night after they change the oil and then the next day I drove it for 2 hours I don't know if the timing is off or what”
NHTSA complaint #11288951, filed 2019-12, 164 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“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 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while decelerating from 35 MPH, the vehicle violently jerked forward. The vehicle was taken to several different dealers. The first dealer was unable to diagnose the problem while the second stated that the shift adapter needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired but the failure worsened. The failure mileage was 12,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10578094, filed 2014-04, 12,000 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 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2016 | 5 | 12% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 8% |
| 2012 | 6 | 7% |
| 2011 | 13 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 9 | 8% |
| 1993 | 7 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 4 | 33% |
| 1985 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2012 Buick Regal
33 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeats
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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