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Buick LaCrosse

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

2,113

Active records

Recalls

25

Active records

TSBs

3,350

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

71

Crashes

98

Fires

60

Top reported issues — Buick LaCrosse

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Operating state

598

Reporting mechanism

484

Lighting behavior

432

Condition issue

327

Safety restraint issue

315

Engine behavior

258

Driver assistance issue

167

Electrical issue

165

Performance issue

162

Steering behavior

158

Noise

145

Access/entry issue

120

Thermal issue

114

Braking behavior

97

Starting behavior

80

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

75

Vibration/harshness

74

Powering on/off behavior

70

Fluid issue

63

Safety restraint behavior

56

HVAC behavior

54

Smell

34

Ride/handling behavior

26

Infotainment behavior

25

Recent change

17

Wiper/washer behavior

10

Communication/network issue

4

Electrified system issue

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2013 BUICK LACROSSE

Filed Jul 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2013 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced starting failures and was taken to Piedmont Tire & Auto, where the battery was replaced. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and felt like the vehicle had struck a bump, and the steering locked up. The vehicle was taken back to Piedmont Tire & Auto, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS wheel speed sensor ring on the passenger’s side…

2012 BUICK LACROSSE

Filed Jul 14, 2026


I was driving my car the engine turned off by itself everything locked up when i stop i tried to start it again and it just clicked, I thought it was the battery got a new battery started up drove it about a half mile did it again turned off everything locked up

2011 BUICK LACROSSE

Filed Jul 14, 2026


The contact purchased a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 143,939 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 231,952.

2012 BUICK LACROSSE

Filed Jul 14, 2026


I was driving my car the engine turned off by itself everything locked up when i stop i tried to start it again and it just clicked, I thought it was the battery got a new battery started up drove it about a half mile did it again turned off everything locked up

2012 BUICK LACROSSE

Filed Jul 10, 2026


2012 Buick LaCrosse V6 (Fairfax Plant). The vehicle suffered a sudden, complete loss of engine power and forward propulsion while traveling at highway speed, cutting off mid-drive with no warning. This occurred alongside a persistent StabiliTrak malfunction; the dash showed repeated Service StabiliTrak warnings before the failure, then turned bright orange with multiple warning lights and a message instructing me to activate my turn signal and pull over before RPMs dropped to zero. Because…

2014 BUICK LACROSSE

Filed Jul 9, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that after the vehicle was turned off, residual electrical power activated in the vehicle. The power windows and sunroof remained operational, and the instrument panel remained activated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who diagnosed that the driver's door window switch was faulty and needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number:…

2012 BUICK LACROSSE

Filed Jun 23, 2026


Subject: Complaint Regarding Improper Handling of Safety Recall Repair Hello, I would like to file an official complaint regarding a dealership that failed to properly follow required procedures for a federally mandated safety recall repair on my vehicle. Vehicle Information: • Year/Make/Model: 2012 Buick Lacrosse • VIN: [XXX] • Recall Number (if known): Dealership Information: • Dealership Name: Castle Buick • Location: 7400 Cermak Rd, North Riverside, IL 60546 • Date of Service Attempt: May…

2016 BUICK LACROSSE

Filed Jun 22, 2026


Crash

On June 22,2026, I was involved in a frontal impact collision while traveling at approximately 35 mph. The vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure of the entire occupant restraint system. Despite a severe, high-speed frontal impact, the frontal airbags failed to physically deploy, and the seatbelt pretensioners failed to tighten, leaving the seatbelts completely loose. Crucially, the dashboard instrument cluster displayed a message indicating that an airbag deployment event had occurred. A…

2012 BUICK LACROSSE

Filed Jun 19, 2026


There is a know water leak issues with GM. The below is the tsb, Technical Service Bulletin (TSB #16-NA-073. This is a safety issues because if your not aware it could lead to mold in your car. I noticed my issue about 3 weeks ago when my floor board was flooded. I can tell by how the carpet looks its been leaking for a while. I would like this to be further looked into. This is a know issues and the dealership should be responsible for repairs. This is also going to be a costly repair

2010 BUICK LACROSSE

Filed Jun 8, 2026


Two warming lights come on when I turn the steering wheel - the ABS and the stability control light. When I turn the steering wheel both of these lights turn on. I viewed a video about this problem and the suggestion was made that the problem could be a safety issue and that it might be corrected by setting the car on a level spot and then turning the key to the on position (but not starting it) and then turn the steering wheel as far as it would go to the right and then to the left as far as…

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