How common are structure and body complaints on the 2011 Buick Regal?

NHTSA lists 34 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Regal, which is 12% of the 279 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Buick Regal's seats?

Yes. Recall 16V517000 covers power seat wiring harness chafing, and recall 14V447000 covers power height adjuster shoulder bolts on 2011-2012 Regal and related GM vehicles.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to appear?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Regal is 91,600 miles.

Did any structure or body issues cause fires or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 1 injury linked to this problem area for the 2011 Regal, with 0 crashes reported.

How does 2011 compare to other Regal years for this problem area?

The 2011 Regal's 34 complaints and 12% share are the highest among the model years listed, compared to 10 complaints (11%) in 2012 and lower counts in later years.

2011 Buick Regal Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA logged 34 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Buick Regal, 12% of that year's 279 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 91,600. Two recalls (16V517000 and 14V447000) cover related power seat wiring and seat height adjuster issues.

Structure & Body complaints: 34; 12% of 279
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 91,600 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Front driver or rear seat bolts came loose or detached, letting the seat lean forward or develop excessive play.
Power seat wiring harness chafed, producing smoke odor or, in one case, an engine compartment fire while parked.
Front passenger door handle latch failed to open from the inside within days of purchase, with other doors starting to show the same issue.
Heated seat function shut off intermittently, later traced to chafed wiring covered under the seat wiring recall.
Instrument panel lights reflected off the windshield at night, reducing visibility.
Owners reported waiting long periods for recall parts to become available to fix the seat wiring issue.

When 2011 Buick Regal body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 27, 2010, latest Apr 16, 2024.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2010 to Apr 2024; peak Jan 2017 (6).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2011 Buick Regal

NHTSA 16V517000Jul 7, 2016Structure & Body42,984 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured November 3, 2009, to March 25, 2011, equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats. The power seat wiring harness may contact the seat frame, causing the wires to chafe.
Risk: Chafed harness wires may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the wiring harness, and repair any chafed wires as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 30710.
NHTSA 14V447000Jul 23, 2014Structure & Body414,333 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Risk: If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.

Structure & Body complaints by Regal model year

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

20100 (0%)
201134 (12%)
201210 (11%)
20136 (7%)
20140 (0%)
20153 (9%)
20163 (7%)
20170 (0%)
20181 (5%)
20192 (11%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2011 Buick Regal?: NHTSA lists 34 Structure & Body complaints for the 2011 Regal, which is 12% of the 279 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Buick Regal's seats?: Yes. Recall 16V517000 covers power seat wiring harness chafing, and recall 14V447000 covers power height adjuster shoulder bolts on 2011-2012 Regal and related GM vehicles.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to appear?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2011 Regal is 91,600 miles.
Did any structure or body issues cause fires or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 2 fires and 1 injury linked to this problem area for the 2011 Regal, with 0 crashes reported.
How does 2011 compare to other Regal years for this problem area?: The 2011 Regal's 34 complaints and 12% share are the highest among the model years listed, compared to 10 complaints (11%) in 2012 and lower counts in later years.