2016 Buick Regal · Steering & suspension
Steering control may be reduced
The affected vehicles have a power-steering assist system that may fail.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA campaign 16V108000 includes certain 2016 Buick Regal vehicles. 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. A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- Steering effort, response or control may change, sometimes with a warning message
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2016 Buick Regal
- NHTSA campaign 16V108000
- The manufacturer filing lists 74 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Use the official recall 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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
What owners reported
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Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
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Read the method beside the problem
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Other reviewed Buick Regal conditions
2018 Buick Regal · Brakes & vehicle control
Brake software error may cause loss of power assist
NHTSA campaign 22V465000 lists the 2018 Buick Regal for a condition in which brake software error may cause loss of power assist.
2018 to 2019 Buick Regal · Brakes
Braking performance may be reduced
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
2018 Buick Regal · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
During the manufacturing process, the rear seat belts may have been improperly routed around the bolster bracket on the rear outboard seats, which can cause inadequate restraint of the passengers.