2017 Buick Regal Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 10%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 Buick Regal, 10% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 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 purchased a cpo 2017 Buick Regal sports touring edition on 11/13/2020. On 12/12/2020 I took it to get washed at a hand carwash as I do with all my vehicles. I had to wait for my real license plate to arrive as the paper/temp one would have been ruined. After the car was finished, I noticed that there was a substantial amount of condensation with in my passenger side headlamp. After arriving home, I researched and found this is a known issue that has been going on for approx. 10 years with these specific vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11383487, filed 2020-12, 41,000 miles“Hid headlights moisture accumulation inside housing manufacturing defect cause is either a crack in headlight housing or seal could cause damage to bulbs and/or ballast/wiring”
NHTSA complaint #11465563, filed 2022-05Related service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 | 6 | 15% |
| 2015 | 8 | 24% |
| 2014 | 3 | 8% |
| 2013 | 37 | 41% |
| 2012 | 33 | 36% |
| 2011 | 38 | 14% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 22 | 7% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 9 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 8 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2017 Buick Regal
12 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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