2011 Buick LaCrosse Buick LaCrosse 2011

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2011 Buick LaCrosse repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (3%)

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2011 Buick LaCrosse body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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2011 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

11000 mi There was a minor but annoying 'clicking' sound coming from the dash near the radio upon accelertion/deceleration. Reduced but not eliminated. Will have it looked at again next time the car is in for service. 
10000 mi Rattle coming from seat belt anchor on pasenger's front seat 
18000 mi Leather seat cushion split. Replaced by dealer and covered under warranty. 
6000 mi Door panels are loosing their color. White spots are surfacing in the Cocoa color of door panels. Never had any abrasives or cleaning materials put on it. California duster is all. 
12300 mi door Panels having to be replaced again for loosing color. 
8000 mi 2x I had water in the left rear foot well. First time, I thought maybe a bottle of water had spilled. Not so, for the 2nd time there was a 1/4" of water in the well. Repair: Reseal body seam at left roof channel-A post area 
17000 mi Puddle of water in foot well behind driver 
35000 mi chrome on door handle worn 

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2011 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

6200 mi Misaligned trim at top rear door. Doors realigned but trim still out of whack. 
33000 mi Delamination of materials on driver side door 
1000 mi Center console made squeeking/popping noise when accelerating or braking. Dealer determined factory had omitted "special tape" from inside console. Dealer installed tape and problem went away. 
7000 mi Squeaky buttons on center console. Also squeaking when accelerating/decelerating hard. Dealer disassembled unit and applied sound-reducing tape. While somewhat better, the problem persists at an annoying level. 

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2011 Buick LaCrosse Body Problems

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