2014 Buick Regal: check engine light

5 of the 38 complaints about the 2014 Buick Regal describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 13%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 225 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2019
2
2018
2
2016
3
2015
1
2014
5
2013
6
2012
3
2011
25
2004
4
2003
3
2002
5
2001
5
2000
4
1999
11
1998
5
1997
2
1996
4
1994
2
1992
1

What owners say

Filed Apr 12, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · WI

2014 Buick Regal GS AWD sedan, second owner. Car was purchased as a certified used from Buick dealer in 2018 with 40,xxx miles. Car now has 137,xxx miles, no longer under extended warranty. Have had all regular maintenance done and have records. Aside from normal wear and tear, no prior issues with car. Car engine suddenly started to run rough, Check Engine light came on while driving 65 mph, sudden loss of engine power and car died on the highway causing congestion and vehicles to swerve on highway, loss of steering control, pulled over. Car was able to be restarted but running rough, engine light on, severe reduction in power. Talked with nearest dealer, they said to not drive car. Had local GM mechanic do inspection, computer codes indicated loss of compression on cylinder 3, misfire. Compression check and bore inspection indicated loss of compression on cylinder 3, valve failure/damage, oil in the turbo, requiring complete rebuild or replacement engine and turbo. Review of TSB from GM indicated this is a known issue, engine to be replaced.

Filed Mar 14, 2021 · Engine · 96,000 miles · MT

Purchased in jan 2021 with 94k miles and as of mar 2021 96k miles a catastrophic engine failure of the #4 cylinder. Crack in the piston ring grooves and now has zero compression. While driving the highway at 74 MPH. Loss of engine power and check engine light is on and will stall at idle even in neutral while sitting at a stop light or stop sign. Engine oil found under the car as well but not sure specific location at this time. Heavy blue smoke from exhaust and very rough idle with lack of response from the turbo along with the traction control light on as well.

Filed Sep 1, 2019 · Engine · 69,381 miles · IN

I was driving about 35 MPH on city street and my car starting jerking I looked at the dash the gear had shifted it said 'md' when I looked at what gear my car was in . The car was jerking more and there was a lot of smoke coming from my car the engine light also came on . I panicked this has never happened . I turned on a side street and instantly pulled over and turned the car off. Got out the car and opened the hood , let it coo off and started it back up the engine light wasn't on . Drove the car to my destination had no problems . I use this car as my daily driver to work I have to travel 15 miles to and from work . I lease this car from a local dealership in my city I owe about 12 thousand and I make monthly payments . Please help. I believe there is still a warranty on my car I will have to find out more about it . My son was in the car with me with this happened I was terrified didn't know what to do . The car has 69,3772 miles on it .

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 42,225 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 buick regal. The contact stated that the vehicle had a sudden loss of power. The check engine light flashes off and on. Ideal buick gmc (5871 urbana pike, frederick, md 21704, 301‑663‑3121) and an independent mechanic diagnosed that cylinder four was at 75% psi and the rest of the cylinders were at 160 psi. The dealer and the independent mechanic were unable to provide a specific remedy to prevent the loss of power. The vehicle had to be towed more than once to the dealer and the independent mechanic, but no remedy was provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and indicated that there was a power train warranty that may cover the repair. The manufacturer stated that they would follow up regarding the repair process. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 42,225.

Filed Dec 2, 2018 · Fuel system · 79,899 miles · TX

Fule top line bust gas started to leak spraying gas every where car continued running check engine light never came on car wouldnt turn off even took key out car continued to rev up had to call fire dept to have them turn off the car by unplug the battery there should be a saftey feature where car will turn off if there is a gas leak I am so lucky to be alive the car could of blew up on me and I would be died right now.