2013 Buick Regal Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Buick Regal, 4% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,150 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.
“Gm dealership misdiagnosed the transmission as needing replacement, and quote a $4500 repair price. After getting 3 alternative expert opinions, the problem was the throttle body; repaired for $420. Now the formerly recalled generator alternator has failed. Car will not restart when stopped, while driving. Gm has told me they will not replace the formerly recalled part under warranty, or but not if for misdiagnosing the transmission and the part failing when garnering 2nd opinions. Gm also told me that it is not the dealership's job to alert a customer of a recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11113038, filed 2018-07, 165,000 miles“On 3-7-15, upon leaving mcdonald's on 14 mile rd., in royal oak, mi. I approached the end of the driveway, stopped, waiting for traffic to clear. Starting to turn out of the driveway, I went to accelerate, the car did start to go, but suddenly, with no warning, the car would not accelerate. This occurred while I was now on the main road, with cars approaching, no acceleration. I glided into the driveway right next door, hardly made it safely. I tested the car in drive and reverse, and the car responded. I drove to the dealership, right lane, flashers on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10700992, filed 2015-03, 38,000 miles“Console wont turn on in the heat. It disconnects. Parking light says not in park when parked and wont turn off. Lights burn out very fast. Has happened since I bought this vehicle , new! It is very sluggish when taking off from stop.”
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Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 12% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 17 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 19 | 9% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 7 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2013 Buick Regal
37 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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