2011 Buick Regal: Dangerous (New) Transmission Issue

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The transmission in our 2011 Buick Regal failed after six years of ownership. We just got the transmission replaced a few weeks ago, and ever since, we’ve had this issue where the vehicle gets stuck in a lower gear. As we accelerate, the engine rev’s, but won’t kick into the higher gear. We’ve brought the vehicle into the dealership twice, and they haven’t been able to recreate the issue, but it’s already happened to us three times today.

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  • @adaboy4z
    @adaboy4z2 жыл бұрын

    These Regals should have been recalled. Mine had all kinds of weird issues.

  • @aisha2luv464

    @aisha2luv464

    Жыл бұрын

    Mine too

  • @kennethparkman1344

    @kennethparkman1344

    3 ай бұрын

    mine too shi.

  • @musadampha1798
    @musadampha17984 жыл бұрын

    I owned Buick Verano 2012, and I just bought it 9 months ago at 59,000 mileage. As I speak, I’m faced with similar issue with my transmission control module (TCM). I took it to two dealerships, but they only blowed my budget without having any positive impact on my car. An hour after picking my car from both dealership, the problem came back as never before. SAD! I love this car, but by the day, I’m losing hope in GM products. I wouldn’t advise anyone to buy GM products, from personal experience.

  • @johnrwhaley

    @johnrwhaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Man that sucks. You should see if you a lemon law attorney can do anything for you!

  • @willy4209

    @willy4209

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do yourself a favor and stay away from General motors products 90% of them are made in Korea

  • @willy4209

    @willy4209

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johnrwhaley there’s no such thing on a used car

  • @marlenejones399

    @marlenejones399

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@willy4209 Same thing with my 2012. TCM was a recall in 2016. Trans out at 80,000 miles. Warranty out. $5, 000. Repair. Still not running right

  • @ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow
    @ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow7 ай бұрын

    What about shutting it off in neutral and restarting it while coasting?

  • @CCbthe1
    @CCbthe1 Жыл бұрын

    My 2017 Buick did this to me too. I was trying to get on the highway at the time with my children in the car.

  • @mikemurray5646
    @mikemurray56463 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2011 regal and it has 140,00 and I never had any issues but I think it may be something wrong now had it for 4 hrs so not too bad

  • @ocoleaounkayison9753

    @ocoleaounkayison9753

    3 жыл бұрын

    omg how is it now?

  • @jacksdad23

    @jacksdad23

    8 ай бұрын

    Was it a 2.4L or 2.0L

  • @maineholdup
    @maineholdup3 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2011 as well, as soon as it hit 50k miles my transmission went out. One thing that will give you a heads up is if your slowing down you'll notice right at 36mph it down shifts really hard. I have multiple issues with this vehicle including, strong exhaust smell, stabilitrak on dash sensor, multiple pulleys replaced, etc. I still own it, but still going through problems even after a lawsuit with GM. It's a very bad car. At times it does not accelerate on time,

  • @johnrwhaley

    @johnrwhaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Almost exactly my experience as well ⬆️

  • @markmccredie5162

    @markmccredie5162

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too.

  • @InUtero1994

    @InUtero1994

    3 жыл бұрын

    Mine also does a hard downshift when going below 40 mph. But it only does it when the vehicle is been driving around for awhile and getting hot.

  • @kimholt9006

    @kimholt9006

    3 жыл бұрын

    Im having the exact same problem. What options do you have to fix it?

  • @CCbthe1

    @CCbthe1

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2017 Buick envision it won’t accelerate half the time. Sometimes I get this hard jerking feeling it feels like it’s coming from the back area of the car.

  • @breefonville3916
    @breefonville39166 ай бұрын

    I have a 2014 Buick Regal GS similar issues. Drive I manual. Also check your ignition coils.

  • @chrissnyder3430
    @chrissnyder3430 Жыл бұрын

    I also own a 2011 Regal but it only has 47000 right now so....... looking forward to this issue. Yikes!

  • @brandonm1465
    @brandonm14652 жыл бұрын

    Worth to fix it? I’m at 170,000 miles

  • @markmccredie5162
    @markmccredie51623 жыл бұрын

    Mine went at 201,000. Shop had trouble with the rebuild.

  • @nicodominguez125
    @nicodominguez1255 жыл бұрын

    Did you fix the transmission what was the problem cause my 2011 just did the same thing

  • @johnrwhaley

    @johnrwhaley

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nico Dominguez they weren’t able to fix it. The problem only started happening AFTER I paid over $5,000 to replace the transmission at the dealership. Totally got screwed! Do you still have the original transmission?

  • @leonmcculler

    @leonmcculler

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johnrwhaley I have a 2011 Buick regal and mine is still doing it and I have the original transmission as well

  • @ariajordan5554

    @ariajordan5554

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@leonmcculler If you need a good mechanic let me know.

  • @therodz8
    @therodz8 Жыл бұрын

    I have no transmission problem But, my car was stalling and shutting off.. it was the ecm (engine control module a $6-700 dollar (new). Purchased my ecm at a wrecking yard for $65 buck. Afterwards took my car te get the new/old ecm reset... for a wopping $258.00

  • @reggiemcneil2656
    @reggiemcneil2656 Жыл бұрын

    so what caused the problem with that transmission every time he hasn't stopped the car and started back up and reset it

  • @fdmgrady5184
    @fdmgrady518410 ай бұрын

    You can actually put the car in neutral and shutdown the engine and restarting it while still in neutral..that’s if you can’t come to a complete stop

  • @IsaiahMangum-xh3dx
    @IsaiahMangum-xh3dxАй бұрын

    Had this same issue. Had to get a whole new transmission.

  • @phillippaulino7150
    @phillippaulino7150 Жыл бұрын

    You can reset it by putting it into tricktronic by moving the shifter to the left

  • @carlosforest4035

    @carlosforest4035

    Жыл бұрын

    And that worked?

  • @austinryan9382
    @austinryan93825 жыл бұрын

    Bro im looking at buying a 2011 but rethinking it now, I've been looking for problems like this on the regal.... I think this a GM issue. Thnkz

  • @johnrwhaley

    @johnrwhaley

    5 жыл бұрын

    My advice: Don't buy it. It's just not a good model year. The new ones are looking pretty sweet though!

  • @austinryan9382

    @austinryan9382

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@johnrwhaley ..... yes they are lol...thanks for the video, you might have saved my azz!

  • @nathanielbolden5053

    @nathanielbolden5053

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great cars guys, but I knew when GM let Ford do anything with their cars it was gonna be problems!...however it's an easy fix my 2010 Buick lacrosse cxl did the same I bought a solenoid repair kit on ebay for $20 and a new gasket from the stealership for $8 and no more probs!...I did the repair in my driveway in less than 45mins...

  • @christophermoore9905

    @christophermoore9905

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don't do it! Just traded mine in for cutting off on me while driving

  • @kimholt9006

    @kimholt9006

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nathanielbolden5053 can u come fix mines! Lol

  • @timothypasternacki1158
    @timothypasternacki11583 жыл бұрын

    I have the same issue today! How much did it cost and what was the issue if you could please get back I would thank you

  • @ocoleaounkayison9753

    @ocoleaounkayison9753

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have the same problem how do I get it fixed

  • @timothypasternacki1158

    @timothypasternacki1158

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ocoleaounkayison9753 $3,500 later bro thsts how

  • @ocoleaounkayison9753

    @ocoleaounkayison9753

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@timothypasternacki1158 OMG!!! But I just gotten mines as well. FUCK!!!!!! well I’m sorry bro 😎

  • @briangarrity4725

    @briangarrity4725

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ocoleaounkayison9753 you waste a lot of money silly

  • @timothypasternacki1158
    @timothypasternacki11583 жыл бұрын

    What was the problem?

  • @fijishvn3939

    @fijishvn3939

    2 жыл бұрын

    Transmission shift solenoid

  • @arhweehinreeverse1452
    @arhweehinreeverse1452 Жыл бұрын

    It sounds like the solenoid. I have a 2014 Buick regal all-wheel-drive turbo. I’ve had it now about 3 1/2 years I bought it with about 20,000 miles on it give or take. Once it hit 50,000 miles everything started going, it felt like just after everything was covered by warranty that’s when I had all my problems. There was an oil leak in the engine that cost me $2700 to fix, I still don’t know what caused it. Just after my warranty ran out my air conditioner wasn’t working still not working. The air will blow but it’s warm and it’ll get cool about 20 minutes maybe half an hour after I’m driving it sometimes not all the time once in a while it just stays warm air coming out. I’ve only had my car fixed by the dealer. Dealer as an hour places solenoids place close at major oil leak that I had, in fact the solenoids were just replaced from the second time about three months ago. I do once in a while still feel that hesitation when I drive we’re just not going into gear smoothly. I think I saw somewhere that it was a common problem with the GM to the Buick‘s oil‘s heating up and then just solidifying and causing this problem. I don’t think I’ll ever get another Buick, this felt like a money pit. I did fix the solenoids myself the first time and that lasted about a year and a half. It was the same exact issue that you were describing Dash which by the way it feels like it’s starting to happen again so there’s something seriously wrong with this line. Oh when this initially started happening a lot of people I saw posted about the same thing the same issue that they were having other than a dealer didn’t seem to think it was a common issue it was the number one issue that I’ve done wrong with this car

  • @Heatherder

    @Heatherder

    7 ай бұрын

    Imagine getting dealer service

  • @kennethparkman1344
    @kennethparkman13443 ай бұрын

    Mines doing same thing what was the problem

  • @werdnaja5762
    @werdnaja57622 жыл бұрын

    My dad had to get a new trans and also his horn went out American made cars just suck now but the car has a lot of space and is super comfortable after 4 years of ownership

  • @joshparsons9396

    @joshparsons9396

    10 ай бұрын

    Psst! They're German made. 🤫

  • @kellz975
    @kellz9753 жыл бұрын

    I’m currently going through this with mine do you have any suggestions

  • @arhweehinreeverse1452

    @arhweehinreeverse1452

    Жыл бұрын

    Bad solenoid. Mine went 2x now!

  • @hw-tq3qb

    @hw-tq3qb

    Жыл бұрын

    @@arhweehinreeverse1452 which solenoid?

  • @aliciacazares2260
    @aliciacazares22603 жыл бұрын

    What’s the best way to approach this issue. My car just started doing this. it’s 2013 Regal. They are saying I need a new transmission?

  • @johnrwhaley

    @johnrwhaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Contact a lemon lawyer before you do anything and see if you have options there.

  • @maineholdup

    @maineholdup

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree check with Lemon lawyer, have all documents, video, pictures, and move forward. Try to look for a strong exhaust smell as well, also if the car downshifts really hard at 36mph you may be looking at getting a transmission replaced soon. That's what happened to me at 50,000 miles. This car has multiple issues.

  • @cianchampney
    @cianchampney8 ай бұрын

    My regal shuts off on the highway and the steering wheel locks sometimes. Sick of it

  • @huskyrichcrx7213
    @huskyrichcrx72132 жыл бұрын

    My 11 regal cxl is doing the same thing. Changed the vvt solenoid and got it running smoother but it still turned off while driving. Beyond frustrating it is so damn dangerous. If the car turns off on the highway or while making a turn is my worst nightmare.

  • @nicodominguez125
    @nicodominguez1255 жыл бұрын

    I believe so my 2011 is stuck in 1st and won't reverse

  • @johnrwhaley

    @johnrwhaley

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nico Dominguez you should definitely bring it in to the dealership.

  • @chrissnyder3430

    @chrissnyder3430

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you try and drive it in the pseudo manual mode??

  • @1134gh
    @1134gh10 ай бұрын

    I had a 2011 and had to get the transmission replaced, then the replacement failed. It had 90k miles

  • @quentinf9913

    @quentinf9913

    7 ай бұрын

    I have the 2011. Had the transmission replaced and again having difficulty changing gears and picking up speed again also. Buick used to be great cars.

  • @chrissnyder3430
    @chrissnyder3430 Жыл бұрын

    2011 was a very bad year for GM.i own a 2011 cruze and that piece of American wholesome goodness has been a nightmare!!

  • @therodz8
    @therodz8 Жыл бұрын

    2011 buick regal 2.4 - ecm box is to the left of your battery box. Hanging vertically.

  • @macdozier5548
    @macdozier55485 жыл бұрын

    Had a similar problem with mines they found out it was a wire harness problem

  • @alexanderj2573

    @alexanderj2573

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mac Dozier we are having issues with our 2011 Buick Regal and the transmission shop believes the problem is within the computer and sensors is that what you found to be true?

  • @wallacephilippe3226

    @wallacephilippe3226

    4 жыл бұрын

    Where were the wire harners located?

  • @CodeMasterCody88

    @CodeMasterCody88

    3 жыл бұрын

    indeed, where at? id like to know where the wiring harness lays.

  • @robertaa111

    @robertaa111

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@CodeMasterCody88 did they fix it

  • @johnredcorn5570
    @johnredcorn5570 Жыл бұрын

    2015 nissan pathfinder hybrid platinum does the same...i reset it the same.. .$10000 new transmission still does it ...and the dealership must of not change the axle seal....so i leak fluid...wasn't leaking when I dropped it off....

  • @jamesquiroz9720
    @jamesquiroz97204 жыл бұрын

    That’s not the way to reset, you just bypass the transmission issue!!

  • @therodz8
    @therodz8 Жыл бұрын

    You need to replace the tcm (transmission control module)

  • @wallacephilippe3226
    @wallacephilippe32264 жыл бұрын

    I got a 2013 buick regal turbo and got the same issue. I just taken down the tcm board and clean the solenoids with mass air flo cleaner and still got the same issue. It's not taken drive.

  • @johnrwhaley

    @johnrwhaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Call a lemon attorney! I just got a $16,500 paytout from Buick for this.

  • @CryptoBraunCho

    @CryptoBraunCho

    Жыл бұрын

    @@johnrwhaley hey I had to replace my transmission on my Buick 3 times in a year. You think I should get a lawyer?? Even if I bought it used

  • @diamondmakellen620
    @diamondmakellen620 Жыл бұрын

    Sadly my Buick is in the shop now for this same issue and until I was able to get it serviced I had to turn the car on and off

  • @robertaa111

    @robertaa111

    Жыл бұрын

    How did u fix this issue and what caused it

  • @jackierain5150
    @jackierain5150 Жыл бұрын

    I just bought my 2011 regal cash yesterday and it’s doing this today after oil change and everything. What should I do ???

  • @So_lo_

    @So_lo_

    Жыл бұрын

    What did you end up doing

  • @Jay.G_
    @Jay.G_5 ай бұрын

    Don’t know why people are hating on these vehicules. I have a 2015 buick verano 2.0L turbo with 107,000 miles as of now, and still have my OEM transmission. People should just maintain their car like the owner’s manuel tell you. Change your transmission fluid when needed, not after 50-100k miles.

  • @izzarappop_f1281
    @izzarappop_f1281 Жыл бұрын

    My 2011 Buick regal is opposite, has no first or second gear but gets power in third and beyond smh

  • @peteruppert9019
    @peteruppert90193 жыл бұрын

    My transmission took a shit at 38000 miles rebuild was $3900 should be a recall..

  • @johnrwhaley

    @johnrwhaley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed

  • @marlenejones399

    @marlenejones399

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pete, 39,000 miles. Warranty should still be good

  • @WebDesignerRhonda
    @WebDesignerRhonda3 жыл бұрын

    My 08 enclave does this too, scanner said it was a silinoid issue. Has anyone fixed it, how much it cost?

  • @tylerf6528

    @tylerf6528

    2 жыл бұрын

    Need a new trans

  • @WebDesignerRhonda

    @WebDesignerRhonda

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tylerf6528 well it's been going on for like 4 years or longer

  • @2amigosgamefarm381
    @2amigosgamefarm381 Жыл бұрын

    Recall

  • @ronaldphillips2865
    @ronaldphillips28659 ай бұрын

    Lol I drove out 03 LeSabre for Alabama to Ga and back

  • @frightenedskillet1051
    @frightenedskillet1051 Жыл бұрын

    Ya you have to do jank with the gas or throw it in manual

  • @m4rickgaming840
    @m4rickgaming840 Жыл бұрын

    Mine did this and it was because it detected a misfire from a burnt out spark plug

  • @emansone
    @emansone4 жыл бұрын

    To much technology in these car now days.......nothing but junk

  • @johnrwhaley

    @johnrwhaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @sterlingsampson86
    @sterlingsampson869 ай бұрын

    Y’all think it’s the TCM

  • @fijishvn3939
    @fijishvn39392 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2010 Buick LaCrosse do the same thing

  • @derekmayer7577

    @derekmayer7577

    Жыл бұрын

    Is it the TCM Transmission control module

  • @Bigpeso32
    @Bigpeso32 Жыл бұрын

    You in gear not regular drive you have to switch the gears

  • @prendomgjoni2113
    @prendomgjoni21134 жыл бұрын

    My 2011 Buick just did the same shit To me stop and shakes at red lights

  • @johnrwhaley

    @johnrwhaley

    4 жыл бұрын

    Contact a Lemon Lawyer.

  • @timhanson8335
    @timhanson83353 ай бұрын

    U don't need park to shut off and restart neutral works fine and your supposed to bring into shoo when trans messes up not figure out a way around it. It's not dangerous u are

  • @luisguillen301
    @luisguillen3013 жыл бұрын

    Son las bobinas que ya no pasan corriente ala caja de cambios

  • @marcogutierrez8496

    @marcogutierrez8496

    3 жыл бұрын

    Al cambiar las bobinas solucionaste tu problema Luis Guillén

  • @luisguillen301

    @luisguillen301

    3 жыл бұрын

    Asi es mi estimado

  • @robertaa111

    @robertaa111

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@marcogutierrez8496 what fix your problem

  • @dsotojc4645

    @dsotojc4645

    11 ай бұрын

    @@robertaa111they’re saying coils in the transmission.

  • @kennethparkman1344
    @kennethparkman134410 ай бұрын

    misfire

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