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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2016 Buick Regal Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
12%of 41 total for the year
Median mileage
13,600miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Buick Regal, 12% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,600 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.

“I was entering a city street from a shopping mall. As I found a small break in the traffic I pulled out and attempted to accelerate. My car did not change gears. I was forced to pull off the road quickly to prevent my car from getting hit from the rear. I had been driving around all day on the interstate and various shopping centers without any indication something was wrong with my car. I had it towed to the dealership. This is the 2nd transmission problem with this car in 4 months with now with only 27k miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11122934, filed 2018-08, 27,000 miles

“Out of know where my breaking system just decided to stop my automobile. I had brought my car back to the dealership proximally 10 times and it started about a month after I purchased it for the same problems. My new ABS system makes a loud noise once it decides to go on. I know that sometimes for example going under a bridges or going around curves could activate my system. There is absolutely no warning when this car decides to stop on its own, it happen even when there isn't cars, or curves it's just decides to slam on the brakes to stop. It when there nothing in front of my car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11389053, filed 2021-01, 700 miles

“Car applied brakes suddenly and fully 4-5 times during 200 mile trip on I-5 for no apparent reason while adaptive cruise control was on at freeway speeds (65-70mph). It occurred randomly, while following other vehicles, including semi-trucks, which are not in same lane and/or are significant distance away. Did so without any driver input or application of brakes. Decreased speed was so sudden, it caused driver's seat belt to tense up. Fortunately, there were no vehicles directly behind mine or my car would have been rear-ended at freeway speeds, resulting in potential serious injury. …”

NHTSA complaint #11015791, filed 2017-08, 13,600 miles

“My Buick stops when driving unknown when it’s a surprise lights and dash go off almost got hit took to mechanics it’s the 2016-17 “throw away motor” ad they call it does not last and gets”metal pieces” to ruin motor and turbo as I have noticed speed issues and dying unexpectedly it’s the regal turbo 2.0 v-6 motor a should be recall I’ve seen online since at mechanic and a large issue why no recall and I’m reporting this ty”

NHTSA complaint #11667836, filed 2025-06

“When accelerating the vehicle after coming to a stop or slowing down stumbling/stuttering occurred along with the check engine light coming on and the stabilitrak/ traction control light. Continued on into the next day with the same problems except the check engine light turned off and came back on with an oil light. Waiting on dealership to inspect. Dealership mentioned multiple cars there with the same problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11405282, filed 2021-03

Related service bulletins

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018211%
2016512%
201413%
201378%
201267%
2011135%
200423%
200322%
200233%
2001137%
200053%
199952%
199831%
199711%
199694%
199521%
199498%
199378%
199232%
199153%
199023%
198944%
198843%
198714%
1986433%
1985111%

Other parts of the 2016 Buick Regal

Steering
10 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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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