2011 Buick Regal: jerking or lurching

Filed Sep 28, 2026 · Suspension · 125,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. While the contact's daughter was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle jerked and was uncontrollable. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the rear driver's side toe link was fractured. The contact stated that the rear driver's side toe link was fractured in half and the rear driver's side wheel was leaning. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact's uncle, who was a retired independent mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle with a fractured rear driver’s side toe ring and a rear passenger's side fractured toe link. The contact was informed that the rear driver's and passenger's toe links needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2022 · Electrical, Lights · MA

After heavy rain in mid-September 2022, both headlights just stopped working. The dashboard will usually display a warning or pop up symbol that something is not working, but I had no warning and got pulled over driving at dusk with no headlights. There has been been other issues with this vehicle too! The other issues include: Bluetooth connection not working at all, the transmission has “jerking” issues while changing gears and the engine revving too high while only going 30mph while driving in suburban Massachusetts. The car has less than 70k miles, these issues should not be happening. The main issue is the headlights, considering they cost around $200/ea and just stopped working with no notice.

Filed Aug 14, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · IN

When I shift the car from park to drive it does a VERY HARD jerk. And vehicle has no codes on dash or anything

Filed Apr 9, 2019 · Electrical · 98,774 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 buick regal. The contact took the vehicle to suburban chevrolet of clinton (1070 w us-12, clinton, mi 49236) where they replaced the contact's key. Afterwards, the service indicator illuminated and the contact experienced difficulty starting the vehicle with the key. Also, when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle started to jerk. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they were unable to diagnose or repair the failures. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,774.

Filed Dec 23, 2016 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · MI

Check engine light illuminated at 82000 miles. Using the scan tool from a local auto parts store, I observed that the obd-ii codes were p0016 and p0017. Around the time that the check engine light came on, I noticed that the shifting done by the automatic transmission seemed jerky, and that the engine was noisier than usual even when idling. Generally the miles on this car accumulate from equal time spent on both city and highway conditions. The engine rough idle and choppy gear shifting were apparent during both types of conditions. The check engine light remained lit for five days before I took it to the dealership for diagnosis. Dealership diagnosis said "jumped timing chain front guide came apart p0011 p0014 p0016 p0017 set in system." the dealership replaced the timing chain using a time chain kit, replaced the intake and exhaust actuators, and replaced the oil and filter. Three days have passed since the repair was made, and the engine seems to be operating normally.

Filed May 21, 2014 · Engine · 69,000 miles · TN

I have had to turn my vehicle into the shop on multiple occasions regarding my vehicle breaking down in the middle of traffic, the card basically runs like a toy! Within months of purchasing this precertified one owner vehicle, the oil light supposedly was recalled and did not function-car had absolutely no oil. I continued to received buick handled maintenance and still experiencing issues. The vehicle still looses oil within range of not needing a change. The card jerks and when approaching stops and will completely cut off. I recently got my car back after two weeks of repairs replacing of engine pistons, belts so on and so forth however today after coming to a stop at a stop light, the car began to jerk and shake and the died. The light turn green and I was in front of a school bus! I cannot be on the road and my car cutting off in traffic after multiple repairs! This was my first car purchase and I am more than disappointed. Once again I have to take my car in to see why the issue continues.

Filed Sep 9, 2011 · Transmission · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle would jerk violently. The manufacturer was contacted but referred the contact to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed no failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 2,121.