2014 Buick Regal
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 38
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 38 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 125 |
| 1989 | 107 |
| 1990 | 77 |
| 1991 | 201 |
| 1992 | 145 |
| 1993 | 86 |
| 1994 | 119 |
| 1995 | 174 |
| 1996 | 204 |
| 1997 | 136 |
| 1998 | 302 |
| 1999 | 246 |
| 2000 | 184 |
| 2001 | 187 |
| 2002 | 117 |
| 2003 | 101 |
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 280 |
| 2012 | 92 |
| 2013 | 91 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
24% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vaccum pump falls apart inside of engine. This causes brakes to not work as intended as there is no boost. Replaced old OEM with new OEM and within 2 months happend again. At start up and for about two minutes you have no brake assistance.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-14
Also filed under Service brakes
Power train
16% · 6 reportsElectrical system
16% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While normally driving on an interstate highway and attempting to pass a semi truck, the vehicle suddenly went out of control. The vehicle went to maximun acceleration and the brakes and steering both failed to respond.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-12
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
#18369: Special Coverage - Camshaft Oil Control Valve (Nov 29, 2018) Document ID # 5182385 (Reference # N182189940) Release Date: November 2018
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-13
Service brakes
11% · 4 reportsVisibility/wiper
8% · 3 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-04-10Power train14V092000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014.
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2014-06-27Steering14V409000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles.
Remedy: GM began to notify owners on June 27, 2014, and dealers will inspect the fasteners for correct torque, correcting them as necessary, free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Buick Regal — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V092000 · Power train
- Recall 14V409000 · Steering
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2014 Buick Regal reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Buick Regal is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Buick Regal?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Buick Regal have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.