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US recalls (1)
Steering: electric power assist system
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Steering
2016-02-22 · campaign 2016-086 · 12 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a circuit board in the power-steering assist’s power module could fail and could result in a sudden loss of electric power steering while driving. Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but will require greater driver effort. The sudden change in steering effort may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering gear assembly.
Owner complaints (41)
Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Buick Regal (1 injuries reported). Among 39 model years of this model, it ranks #21 for the most complaints (median 66).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 10 | |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Unknown or other | 5 | |
| Power train | 5 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Buick Regal.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2016 Buick Regal 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2016 Buick Regal 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Buick Regal version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Regal 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Regal 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Regal 2.4 L Automatic (S6) | 19 | 30 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Regal AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Regal eAssist 2.4 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 35 | 28 | $2,400 |
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