Service and repair manuals for 30 model years of the Buick Regal, 1982 to 2017. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Buick published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV, turbocharged · 4.1L V6 — OHV · 5.0L V8 — OHV · 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV · 5.7L V8 — OHV · 4.4L V8 · 4.3L V6 — OHV · 2.8L V6 — OHV · 3.1L V6 — OHV · 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV, supercharged · 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 2.4L I4 — 145 cu in, DOHC.
Federal safety record, all years: 87 recalls, 4,373 owner complaints and 6,326 technical service bulletins are logged for the Regal. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your Regal year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $49.99 | — | 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | Premium Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door · Sport Touring Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2016 | $49.99 | 1 | 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | Premium Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door · Sport Touring Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2015 | $49.99 | — | 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | Premium Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2014 | $49.99 | 2 | 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | Premium Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2013 | $49.99 | 4 | 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | Premium Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2012 | $29.99 | 4 | 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | Premium Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2011 | $29.99 | 3 | 2.0L I4; 2.4L I4 | CXL Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2004 | $29.99 | 4 | 3.8L V6; 3.8L V6 | GS Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2003 | $29.99 | 4 | 3.8L V6; 3.8L V6 | GS Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2002 | $29.99 | 4 | 3.8L V6; 3.8L V6 | GS Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2001 | $29.99 | 4 | 3.8L V6; 3.8L V6 | GS Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 2000 | $29.99 | 5 | 3.8L V6; 3.8L V6 | LSE Sedan 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door · GSE Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 1999 | $29.99 | 6 | 3.8L V6; 3.8L V6 | GS Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 1998 | $29.99 | 6 | 3.8L V6; 3.8L V6 | 25th Anniversary Edition Sedan 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 1997 | $29.99 | 6 | 3.8L V6; 3.8L V6 | GS Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door | details → |
| 1996 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.8L V6; 3.1L V6 | Gran Sport Sedan 4-Door · Custom Coupe 2-Door · Custom Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 1995 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.8L V6; 3.1L V6 | Gran Sport Sedan 4-Door · Custom Coupe 2-Door · Custom Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 1994 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.8L V6; 3.1L V6 | Gran Sport Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Custom Coupe 2-Door · Custom Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 1993 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.8L V6; 3.1L V6 | Gran Sport Sedan 4-Door · Custom Coupe 2-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door · Custom Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 1992 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.8L V6; 3.1L V6 | Gran Sport Sedan 4-Door · Custom Coupe 2-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door · Custom Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 1991 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.8L V6; 3.1L V6 | Gran Sport Sedan 4-Door · Custom Coupe 2-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door · Custom Sedan 4-Door +2 | details → |
| 1990 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.1L V6; 3.8L V6 | Custom Coupe 2-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door · Custom Sedan 4-Door · Limited Sedan 4-Door +1 | details → |
| 1989 | $29.99 | 2 | 2.8L V6; 3.1L V6 | Custom Coupe 2-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door · Gran Sport Coupe 2-Door | details → |
| 1988 | $29.99 | 6 | 2.8L V6 | Custom Coupe 2-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door | details → |
| 1987 | $29.99 | 1 | 3.8L V6; 5.0L V8; 3.8L V6 | Grand National Coupe 2-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door · GNX Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door | details → |
| 1986 | $29.99 | 3 | 3.8L V6; 5.0L V8; 3.8L V6 | Grand National Coupe 2-Door · T-Type Coupe 2-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door | details → |
| 1985 | $29.99 | 8 | 3.8L V6; 5.0L V8; 3.8L V6; 4.3L V6; 5.7L V8 | Grand National Coupe 2-Door · T-Type Coupe 2-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door | details → |
| 1984 | $29.99 | 3 | 3.8L V6; 4.1L V6; 5.0L V8; 3.8L V6; 4.3L V6 | Grand National Coupe 2-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · T-Type Coupe 2-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door +2 | details → |
| 1983 | $29.99 | 1 | 4.1L V6; 5.0L V8; 3.8L V6; 5.7L V8; 4.3L V6; 3.8L V6 | Estate Wagon Wagon 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · T-Type Coupe 2-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door +2 | details → |
| 1982 | $29.99 | 2 | 3.8L V6; 4.1L V6; 5.0L V8; 3.8L V6; 5.7L V8; 4.4L V8; 4.3L V6 | Sport Coupe 2-Door · Estate Wagon Wagon 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door +3 | details → |
Related Buick models: Buick Regal Sportback 2018–2020 · Buick Regal TourX 2018–2020
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2017 Regal manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 1,143
- General Information 2,054
- Accessories & Equipment 6,422
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 272
- Body & Frame 2,022
- Brakes 809
- Restraints 344
- Drivelines & Axles 179
- Steering 499
- Electrical 5,319
- Suspension 313
- Engine Mechanical 879
- Transmission 923
- Engine Performance 3,771
- First Pass 111
- Pass Loosen 45
- Final Pass 184
04 / Other yearsOther Regal years
2017 Buick Regal · $49.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 2.4L I4 — 145 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Premium Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door · Sport Touring Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2017 Regal. 26 complaints · 592 TSBs.
2015 Buick Regal · $49.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 2.4L I4 — 145 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Premium Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · GS Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2015 Regal. 50 complaints · 666 TSBs.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore Regal manual | $29.99–$49.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the Regal manual
Which Regal years does this manual cover?
Every year from 1982 to 2017 — 30 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Buick Regal manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Buick published for the Regal, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include Regal wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every Regal manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover Regal recalls?
87 recalls are on federal record across the 1982–2017 Regal, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Buick dealers.
Why do some Regal years cost more?
Pricing follows the manual: 1982–2012 at $29.99, 2013–2017 at $49.99. Newer model years have substantially larger manuals with more systems, control modules and diagrams.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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