2013 Buick Regal: won't start

5 of the 91 complaints about the 2013 Buick Regal describe won't start.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 5%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 222 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Won't start by model year

2013
5
2012
2
2011
3
2004
2
2003
1
2001
5
2000
2
1999
3
1998
3
1997
2
1996
3
1995
1
1994
2
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Mar 2, 2021 · Transmission · DE

My 2013 buick regal VIN:[xxx] is having one of the 3 recall issues that you have listed. Issue #13v173, my car will not start and the battery is losing power. I replace the battery and was informed that the battery is good as well as the alternator but when I took my car to buick, I was told it was the general control module. Unfortunately, the federal safety agency does not have my VIN listed as one of the affected 2013 regal models but in my opinion, it should be listed. I am attaching a screenshot of the part and repair listed for my vehicle. The part is $929 to replace. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 24, 2020 · Electrical · FL

I'm having a problem where my car won't start at time I have purchased a new battery and had the alternator check all good sometimes I smell something burning and I notice there's a recall on 2013 buick regal gs

Filed Jun 1, 2020 · Electrical · 117,000 miles · TX

Electrical issues, mass airflow sensor replaced 3 times has continued to go out, vehicle shuts down with no codes available, very hazardous, vehicle will not start unless you disconnect the negative battery terminal and reset the computer, after that the vehicle will run for a short period of time add will shut down again.

Filed Jan 21, 2020 · Electrical · 54,200 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick regal. The contact stated that she tried to start the vehicle after leaving work and the vehicle would not start after the locking system malfunctioned. It took the contact over 10 minutes to finally be able to start the vehicle. The ealer sheehan buick (2800 n federal hwy lighthouse point fl 33064-6849 (866) 586-9080) tried to set an appointment and wanted to charge a diagnostic fee of $180. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 54,200.

Filed May 3, 2015 · Electrical · GA

Multiple indicator lights are coming on when nothing is wrong with the vehicle, gradual loss of battery charge. Then my vehicle will not start at all. Nothing wrong with the starter, battery is still good, the alternator is fine. My indicator console will not come back on when I try to turn the car back on, car will not start without a jump, but all the lights inside and outside of the vehicle are on. I have found that this model year has a recall already on it for this same issue id # 13v173000 - electrical system. Nothing else seems to be wrong with the vehicle. Not sure at this point if it is safe to drive.