2017 Buick Regal Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 60%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Buick Regal, 60% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“Three years in a row starting in 2020, the vacuum pump has gone out causing the brakes to malfunction (NO BRAKES). In 2020, I was coming off the freeway when the brakes went out. In 2021, the brakes went out on my daughter. June 2022, brakes out while grandson was driving. No accidents or injuries occurred. Just frazzled nerves.”
NHTSA complaint #11467933, filed 2022-06, 82,000 miles“Brakes failed. This happened twice in 14 months. Vacuum Pump had to be replaced both times. The first time it happened it was sitting in a parking lot and we just started to pull out. The second time we were on a 4 lane highway in the fast lane and had to pull the car over through the lanes to the berm of the highway. No warning lights came on and no problems beforehand. The car has been well maintained and kept up to date with all maintenance.”
NHTSA complaint #11485472, filed 2022-09, 97,000 miles“Vacuum Pump blew up forcing cam shaft sensor to blew out of engine and caused my brakes to fail. This happened at a stop sign. I proceed through the stop in front of a semi-tractor. Fortunately it was in front of the police station in(30mph) town zone and he was able to brake before killing me. My vehicle stopped before going through the front door of an auto shop, My Timing Cam is damaged and Shepherds is quoting $2600 to replace, plus an additional $800 already spent in replacing the vacuum pump. …”
NHTSA complaint #11474224, filed 2022-07, 118,140 miles“I was driving on the interstate going up the mountain and my 2017 Regal started to choke going up the incline. I was pressing my gas to the floor and nothing when this happened I quickly pulled off to the side when I tapped my brakes they felt as if I was pressing on a concrete block. I was able to stop but it was pretty scary. I had no cell phone reception going up this mountain in the dark late at night, I had to slowly drive the car home which was a good 20 minutes to go. Turns out according to my dad my brake vacuum pump busted apart so he replaced the part, he bought a GM certified part. …”
NHTSA complaint #11549599, filed 2023-10“The contact owns a 2017 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard as the vehicle rear-ended another vehicle. It was unknown if any warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision repair facility. The contact stated he was unaware of the cause of the brake failure as well as what was repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11517415, filed 2023-04, 70,509 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 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.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10245397Nov 9, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Brake Squeal or Squeak Noise Intermittently on Initial Brake Applies.
- 10243979Sep 18, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to correct a condition of Brake Squeal or Squeak Noise Intermittently on Initial Brake Applies.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 20% |
| 2018 | 8 | 42% |
| 2017 | 12 | 60% |
| 2016 | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 4 | 11% |
| 2013 | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 | 9 | 10% |
| 2011 | 34 | 12% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 6% |
| 2000 | 13 | 7% |
| 1999 | 25 | 10% |
| 1998 | 27 | 9% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 42 | 21% |
| 1995 | 42 | 24% |
| 1994 | 26 | 24% |
| 1993 | 40 | 47% |
| 1992 | 54 | 38% |
| 1991 | 117 | 59% |
| 1990 | 43 | 56% |
| 1989 | 54 | 51% |
| 1988 | 68 | 55% |
| 1987 | 17 | 68% |
| 1986 | 2 | 17% |
| 1985 | 3 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2017 Buick Regal
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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