2016 Buick Regal Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2016 Buick Regal, 5% of the 41 complaints for this model year.
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 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“Driving on the highway and abs, stabltrack and steering lights came on. This is the third time in 2 years that a wheel bearing failed on this vehicle. A magnet ring in the wheel bearing that sensors wheel speed failed and fractured causing a loss of power steering, abs, and traction control.”
NHTSA complaint #11488300, filed 2022-10Related service bulletins
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- 11017016Mar 14, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss…
- 11015409Feb 25, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
- 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.
- 11010422Oct 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information on summer tire performance and tire cold weather cracking.
- 11006282Jul 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Chemical Staining, Pitting, Corrosion and/or Spotted Appearance of Chromed Aluminum Wheels.
- 11000599May 6, 2024This service bulletin provides information for cleaning brake dust off of aluminum or chrome wheels.
- 10253770Apr 18, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
- 10253526Apr 8, 2024This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 7 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2016 Buick Regal
10 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsElectronic 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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