Buick
Regal
Buick Regal: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassMidsize car, Small estate
Model years (US)2000–2004, 2011–2020
New registrations (EU)2019
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Buick Regal – Sixth generation2017–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2017–present |
| Model years | 2018–2020 (North America) 2018–present (China) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan (China) 5-door fastback sedan (sportback) 5-door wagon (TourX) |
| Layout | FF layout / F4 layout |
| Platform | E2XX platform |
| Engines | (Opel-Buick) 2.0L LTG I4 turbo 3.6L LGX V6 (SAIC-GM) 1.5 L LFV I4 (turbo) 1.8 L LKN I4 2.0 L LTG I4 turbo 2.0 L LSY I4 turbo |
| Electric motor | 54 kW GM Voltec integrated electric motors |
| Transmissions | Aisin AWF8F45 8-speed automatic (I4 AWD) GM Hydramatic 9T65 9-speed automatic (I4 FWD, V6 AWD) CVT (30H hybrid, China only) |
| Drivetrain | FHEV (30H) |
| Battery | 1.5-kWh lithium-ion battery (30H) |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm |
| Length | 4,895 mm 4,989 mm (TourX) |
| Width | 1,862 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm 1,483 mm (TourX) |
| Assembly | China: Shanghai (SAIC-GM) Germany: Rüsselsheim am Main (Opel) |
| Designer | Mark Adams Malcolm Ward |
Buick Regal – Fifth generation2008–2017
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2008–2017 |
| Model years | China: 2009–2017 North America: 2011–2017 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout / F4 layout |
| Platform | GM Epsilon II SWB/GMX350 |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.6 L LLU turbo I4 (China) 2.0 L LTD I4 (China) 2.0 L LDK/LHU/LTG turbo I4 2.4 L LE5/LAF/LEA/LUK I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed Hydra-Matic 6T40 automatic 6-speed Hydra-Matic 6T50 automatic 6-speed Hydra-Matic 6T70 automatic 6-speed Aisin AF40 automatic 6-speed Aisin F40 manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm |
| Length | 4,831 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm |
| Height | 1,483 mm |
| Assembly | Canada: Oshawa (Oshawa Assembly, 2011–2017) China: Shanghai (SAIC-GM) Germany: Rüsselsheim (Opel) |
| Designer | Mark Adams (2006) Malcolm Ward (2006) James C. Shyr (2009, 2010; exterior) |
Buick Regal – Fourth generation1996–2008
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | North America: 1996–2004 China: 1999–2008 |
| Model years | North America: 1997–2004 China: 1999–2008 Philippines: 2005–2006 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | W-body 2nd Gen |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.0 L L34 I4 (China) 2.5 L LB8 V6 (China) 3.0 L LW9 V6 (China) 3.8 L 3800 Series II V6 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual (China, 2.0 L only) 4-speed 4T60-E automatic 4-speed 4T65-E automatic 4-speed 4T65-E HD automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,769 mm |
| Length | 4,983 mm |
| Width | 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,438 mm |
| Assembly | Canada: Oshawa (Oshawa Assembly) China: Shanghai (SAIC-GM) |
| Designer | Wayne Cherry Wayne Kady (1993) James C. Shyr (2003; exterior) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2020 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2018–2020 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2018–2020 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 9-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2011–2017 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014–2016 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012–2016 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012–2016 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2013–2016 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl hybrid | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2011–2013 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2011–2013 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| +4 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2020 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| 2018–2020 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km |
| 2018–2020 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 9-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| 2014–2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| 2011–2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–11.2 L/100 km | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km | 8.1–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2011–2017 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| 2011–2016 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 7.6–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2013–2016 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl hybrid · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 6.5–6.7 L/100 km |
| 2012 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 6.7 L/100 km |
| 2000–2004 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 8.4–9.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Petrol | 1998 cm³ | 187 kW (254 PS) | 1615 kg | 178 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car, Small estate, Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2004, 2011–2020 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Hybrid, Flex-fuel |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual, CVT |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (regular), Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| Configurations listed | 59 |
| Forced induction | Turbo- and supercharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 368–708 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,775–2,888 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,998 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 187 kW (254 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,615 kg |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2004, 2011–2020 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2019 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 434 | 2000, 2001, 2011 |
| Electrical system | 345 | 2000, 2002, 2011 |
| Lights | 153 | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Brakes | 130 | 2000, 2001, 2011 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 107 | 2001, 2011, 2013 |
| Steering | 104 | 2000, 2001, 2011 |
| Speed control and cruise | 59 | 2001, 2011, 2013 |
| Visibility and wipers | 59 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 56 | 2000, 2001, 2011 |
| Airbags | 49 | 2000, 2001, 2011 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2004, 2011–2020: 1328 complaints, 48 with a crash and 130 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.