Vehicle collected condensation inside the driver headlight assembly causing a shortage/burn out of the projector for the hid system. $1244 was the cost of replacement light assembly, which didn't last long before the projector burnt out again. This manufacturer defect needs to be recalled, especially with the replacement cost between $1000-$1600! This vehicle will not illuminate a check engine light for safety warnings, nor will it store codes that have already been presently printed out at occurring times.
2013 Buick Regal lights complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick regal. The contact stated that his headlamp housings constantly filled up with condensation causing the bulbs to fail prematurely. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the ballasts and bulbs were replaced and the headlamp housings resealed. Mcguire buick gmc (1625 us-46, little falls, nj 07424 (973)200-6699) was contacted and the contact was informed that the warranty was expired. The contact was provided an estimate of $3,000 to replace the headlamps. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.
I've had for the last few years had issues with my 2013 buick regal turning off while driving causing a few accidents that has nearly cause me my life. The car has had multiple electrical issues I've tried getting fixed and I've dealt with damage to my vehicle due to this. Car has turned off on me while in motion. I've replaced the battery and I've spent several 1,000s of dollars trying to get it replaced.
The driver's side headlight has an issue with the seal (no visible cracks or damage to the light) which allows water/condensation to accumulate in the headlight. This ends up blowing the bulbs and fuse. Even after replacing the bulb and the fuse, the light still will not work. After replacing the fuse, the daytime running lights no longer work and there is apparently an electrical issue with the wiring harness that causes a short in the lighting (see attached video). I was driving at night when my driver's side headlight completely stopped working. There is no indication to alert the driver when this happens. I only knew because it happened at night and drastically decreased my visibility (rural area with no street lights). This is obviously a huge safety issue. I've contacted buick and was told that there is no recall and that it's not covered due to my vehicle being outside of the warranty. The entire headlight assembly needs to be replaced and is approximately $1,500 to replace (not to mention the $100 bulb that I had just replaced that blew out). After researching this matter, it appears that there are multiple complaints for the 2013 year model with hid lights. This seems to be a common problem and there should be a recall for this. This vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." something needs to be done about this!!! The manufacturer will not correct this issue if you are outside of the warranty unless they are forced to by a recall.
The hid lighting burned through the plastic case allowing the strategically placed ballast on the bottom to fill with water and the light bulb failed to ignite. A major safety issue while driving
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick regal. The contact stated that the driver side head light failed to operate without warning. The contact notice that moisture had accumulated inside of the driver's side headlamp assembly. The contact also noticed that the headlamp circuit board was corroded due to the condensation. The manufacturer was contacted and a claim number was provided. The vehicle was taken to penske buick gmc of cerritos located at (18400 studebaker rd, cerritos, ca 90703). The contact was then notified by the dealer that the repair was not free and would have to be paid for out of pocket. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Driver's headlight quit working. Took it to dealer, they said it was the headlight. Wasn 't the headlight. Said it was the ballast. Worked for 2 minutes. They said that ticket was closed and charged me $650. They said next step was a headlight assembly. Have been trying to order one and it is no longer available. $1600 from dealer. Light had accumulated considerable moisture prior to the hid assembly failing. When the ballast was replaced the light failed again before I arrived home 3 miles away.
Condensation, water accumulation in driver-side headlight assembly. No damage or cracks in headlight. Diagnostic at gm dealership stated that water accumulation is due to bad seal; entire headlight assembly must be replaced. Consumer contacted general motors to request assistance through a customer satisfaction program. Gm stated and that seal/condensation is not their concern until there is a safety issue and noted that the bumper to bumper warranty expired.
Prior to this event the radio and interior and exterior light would flicker and the radio would turn off completely. The battery was the original battery so we replaced it. But it wasn't completely shot at that point. During the same time of this happening the battery in the key fob went bad also. So I thought that may have had something to do with it. Had to disconnect the battery completely to reset the computer because there was any power to the car at all. Waited a few minutes hooked it back up and it allowed us to jump the car off.. The radio and lights have on a few occasions did the same as before but never the issue of starting. So now it did the same thing as before so once it was jumped again I took it to my local autozone and had the battery and alternator checked and got an all good report. In addition this time the ABS and the stailitrak and traction control light cane on and would go out until the computer was reset by disconnecting the battery. I've read a couple of forums and the seems to be more of the same issue with other owners. Some even stated their vehicle even shutoff in motion. As I sit filling this form out the radio and the light in the glove box continue to come on and off.
Condensation, water accumulation in headlight assembly. No damage or cracks in headlight. Bulb went out. Purchased new bulb to replace and replacement did not work.
Moisture in drivers side hid headlight caused damage to ballast blowing headlight . Replaced ballast and bulb,but daytime running light does not illuminate. Headlight shorted out when car was started in morning.
Driver side headlight began developing moisture inside and the headlamp ultimately failed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick regal. Upon starting the vehicle, the passenger side headlight began blinking and went completely out. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact found moisture build up in the headlight, which he believed caused the failure. After some time, the driver's side headlight also failed to operate. The contact drove to autocenters nissan (1825 e edwardsville rd, wood river, il 62095, 618‑251‑3000) where he purchased the vehicle from and was informed that despite having an extended warranty, headlights were not covered under the warranty. The contact then drove the vehicle to an unknown buick dealer (that has since closed) and was also informed that the headlights were not under warranty and was given a cost estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 82,000.
Driver side headlamp has condensation in it causing it to quit working. The car was taken to the garage and was told that this is a very common problem with the buick regal. I was given a repair cost of over $1600. I was also told that this will probably occur again. There was no indication that my headlight was not working until I was driving down the road at night and another vehicle flashed their high beams at me.
Front drivers headlight fills with water. Causes light bulb to explode. Condensation is I. The headlight. The amount of water that came out of the headlight was about 10 ounces. No visible cracks or damage to headlight.
When driving the vehicle it stops out of nowhere and cuts back on. There is a burning/melting smell coming from the back of the vehicle. Once the car is off sometimes the battery is drained. The driver side head light keeps getting moisture inside and causes the bulb to go out.
Defective front head lamp enclosures left & right ones cracking letting moisture in causing low beam halogen head lamp bulbs to explode due to contact with moisture. Defective design on head lamp enclosure assembly's
Driver's side headlamp fills up with water causing bulb to burn out.
Driver's side headlamp fills with water causing bulb to burn out.
Both head lights continuously fill up with moisture and cause the head lights to not function which becomes very dangerous at night when I do not expect it to happen. This seems to be a common problem with these vehicle as many people complain on auto forums about it. The lights don't work while vehicle is stationary or moving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick regal. The contact stated that the headlight assemblies kept filling up with water, which caused the bulbs to short out. Stoops buick gmc (1251 quaker blvd, plainfield, in 46168, (317) 839-7771) replaced the headlight assemblies three times. The most recent replacement was last week. The dealer had not revealed how the water was entering into the headlight assemblies. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 35,000.
Light on driver side continue to blow light or bulb
Moisture built up in the drivers side headlight cause the whole headlight assembly to fail. I paid to have it replaced last year and now the passengers side has done the exact same thing. It is a condensation problem causing the units to fail and should be considered a safety issue! When your headlight goes out without warning on a stormy night it is dangerous not only for you but anyone in the area around you since you have such low visibility. I still have the old headlight assembly if any one would like to review it or check for damage.
I recently got pulled over by the local police department that noticed that my driver side headlight was out as I was pulling out of my drive way first thing in the morning .after changing the headlight bulb ($100.00)the headlight did not turn on.under recommendation of the part clerk of my local parts store we looked at the headlight ballast ($300.00).this vehicle headlight design somehow accumulates condensation within the headlight housing. The condensation some how gains access and accumulates into the ballast of the high intensity discharge lights which are mounted underneath the headlamp assembly. Leaving the vehicle with no headlights to operate the vehicle safely at night or under low visibility conditions.after replacing the light bulb and ballast the head lights still would not turn on. Somehow the entire headlight assembly needs to be replaced at an outrageous cost of over ($1,500) per headlight assembly. Due of the condensation and water damage the internal electronics of the headlight are not functional leaving the operator and passengers of the 2013 buick regal gs equipt with factory high intensity lighting in the dark.
The car was driven to a commitment (no rain) which started before sundown and ended at night, raining. Upon leaving the drivers headlight did not illuminate, when checked it looked to be shorted out due to water entering the lens assembly. Considering the car was not driven how did this happen? The car had no damages to the light assembly and none to the front of the vehicle, but water/vapor entered into the headlight causing no illumination to upper or lower beams. This caused limited vision & hazardous driving conditions on my drive home at night from the commitment. I was told by buick this should not have occurred but they did have reported claims about this issue. The cost of the total lens replacement by buick for the driver's side lens assembly was $1,143.00 + labor. Do I expect the other side
Console wont turn on in the heat. It disconnects. Parking light says not in park when parked and wont turn off. Lights burn out very fast. Has happened since I bought this vehicle , new! It is very sluggish when taking off from stop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick regal. The contact stated that the driver's side head light failed while driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring had melted and the connector was replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted and the same failure occurred with the passenger's side head light. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
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