Recalls ·2016 Buick Regal eAssist

2016 Buick Regal eAssist recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Buick Regal eAssist; the most frequently affected component is steering — electric power assist system. Owners filed 41 complaints, most often about steering. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints41

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Recalls (1)

Steering — Electric power assist systemCampaign 16V108000 · 24 Feb 2016

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Regal Vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to February 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power-steering assist system that may fail.

Risk: A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 21510.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Steering10 · 25%
Electrical system6 · 15%
Exterior lighting6 · 15%
Power train5 · 12%
Unknown or other5 · 12%
Vehicle speed control5 · 12%
Engine5 · 12%
Service brakes4 · 10%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Condensation on passenger headlight. (80%) Just noticed condensation on driver side (15%)

Electrical system · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

I was driving down the highway in texas, and was in the process of changing lanes to the left and accelerating when all of a sudden my vehicle completely lost power and would not go into gear. My transmission light immediately came on. The psl was 70 and thankfully i was able to move back into the right lane and…

Power train · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Water leaking into both front headlights results in dimming of headlights making it hard to see during nighttime driving and a real concern that the HID ballast wiring will short out causing complete loss of headlight operational function. There are many reports online of customers complaining that their HID…

Exterior lighting · May 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

Letter from congressman visclosky on behalf of constituent re the materials used to manufacturer automobiles should be looked into for the safety of the consumers. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was in a minor accident that caused significant damage to the bumper. The consumer was informed that the bumper may…

Structure · Mar 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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