How many brake complaints does the 2011 Buick Regal have?

NHTSA lists 49 brake complaints for the 2011 Regal, which is 18% of the 279 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2011 Buick Regal brake problems?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake complaint area.

At what mileage do 2011 Buick Regal brake problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brake issue is 60,800 miles.

Did the 2011 Buick Regal brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this complaint area shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

What specific brake problems do 2011 Regal owners report?

Owners describe an accidentally-engaged electric parking brake, a brake pedal that sinks to the floor, overheating front calipers that grab, brakes that drag after sitting overnight, and a worn-through rear brake pad.

2011 Buick Regal Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 49 brake complaints for the 2011 Buick Regal, 18% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 60,800. No related recalls are listed for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints: 49; 18% of 279
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,800 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

The electric parking brake sits in a position on the console where owners say it can be hit by accident, causing the vehicle to slow or stop while driving.
Some owners describe the brake pedal sinking almost to the floor or sticking to the floor, requiring the driver to manually pop it back up.
Front brake calipers reportedly overheat and grab, preventing the brake from releasing and causing the steering wheel to shake.
Several owners found the vehicle would not release the brakes overnight, with drag felt on all four wheels the next morning.
One owner reported the parking brake engaging on its own roughly ten times, illuminating the parking brake light and slowing or stopping the car at various speeds.
A rear brake pad was found completely eroded after the driver heard a loud noise at low speed.

When 2011 Buick Regal brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 14, 2011, latest Jun 11, 2023.

49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2011 to Jun 2023; peak Aug 2016 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 Buick Regal

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Regal model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20100 (0%)
201149 (18%)
201216 (17%)
20138 (9%)
20146 (16%)
20154 (12%)
20164 (10%)
201712 (60%)
20188 (42%)
20193 (16%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2011 Buick Regal have?: NHTSA lists 49 brake complaints for the 2011 Regal, which is 18% of the 279 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2011 Buick Regal brake problems?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brake complaint area.
At what mileage do 2011 Buick Regal brake problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brake issue is 60,800 miles.
Did the 2011 Buick Regal brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this complaint area shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
What specific brake problems do 2011 Regal owners report?: Owners describe an accidentally-engaged electric parking brake, a brake pedal that sinks to the floor, overheating front calipers that grab, brakes that drag after sitting overnight, and a worn-through rear brake pad.