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Buick LaCrosse repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 295 repairs.
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Buick LaCrosse repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (57%)

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Chart based on 172 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

310-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Buick LaCrosse in New Hampshire, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Sep 2021

44000 mi

US $100
screen would turn off after being on for 15 minutes 

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2016 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

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

Buick LaCrosse in California, United States
- Apr 2018
Apr 2018

46660 mi
Vehicle went into reduced power mode. CEL came on, along with Service Stabilitrak message. Dealer replaced drive-by-wire pedal under warranty. CEL, Service Stabilitrak, and reduced engine power as per the previous entry. Dealer believes this to be a wire harness issue. 
Buick LaCrosse in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2021

52700 mi

C $2000
Replaced 4 sets of pads, 4 rotors and 2 calipers 

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2015 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

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

Buick LaCrosse in Alberta, Canada
May 2018 - Sep 2018
Jul 2018

41936 mi
Replace Solenoid valve par number 12690512 Emission problem....purge valve sticking 
Aug 2018

47740 mi
Previous repair of Solenoid valve replacement failed. This repair was a complete redo of last repair.. All under warranty. 

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2014 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

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

Buick LaCrosse in Florida, United States
Jun 2017 - Nov 2019
Aug 2017

33000 mi
Corrosion on the wheel (rim) caused an air leak in left front tire. Repair was to sand corroded area and paint. Repair was done free at the tire shop I regularly do business with (Discount Tire). 
Buick LaCrosse in Utah, United States
Jun 2015 - May 2020
Jul 2015

11000 mi
Mass air flow sensor and ambient air pressure sensor was replaced. Check engine light came on again afterwards. Mass air flow sensor and ambient air pressure sensor was replaced. Check engine light came on again afterwards. 

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2014 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

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

Buick LaCrosse in New York, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Mar 2018

48000 mi
Left seat haptic motor failed. Repaired under warrantee 
Dec 2021

85000 mi

US $1300
Had both rear hubs replaced due to ABS light / Traction Control / Stability Control and loss of Cruise Control 
Buick LaCrosse in Virginia, United States
Jun 2014 - Sep 2018
Jul 2014

3428 mi

US $513
Replace prk break control module & brake switch 
Aug 2018

31000 mi
Replace bank 1 exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid valve 
Sep 2018

32000 mi
Original work done in Florida changed the wrong sensor 

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2013 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Buick LaCrosse in Missouri, United States
May 2022 - Jun 2023
Jun 2023

113000 mi

US $834
Main drive belt broke, and tore CV boot. Both replaced 
Buick LaCrosse in New York, United States
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Apr 2022

115000 mi

US $1000
Replaced all 4 struts. One had broken from its top mount 
Buick LaCrosse in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2014

14260 mi
Fuel guage a bit below full when filled. When low fuel light just on, takes 50 litres to fill 60 litre tank, 10 litres left. GM bulletin Pi1161A issued Feb 6, 2014 fixes this by replacing fuel sender shutoff valve and fuel level sensor kit. 
Feb 2016

36817 mi
To replace boot required replacing entire outer tie rod, and doing wheel alignment. Done under warranty. 
Dec 2017

52452 mi

C $396
"Service Power Steering" message but no problem. Dealer checks OBDC codes - maybe caused by a low voltage condition. Confirmed as car wouldn't start 1 day, battery dead. Was starting fine, no warnings. Fortunately car can be jump started from hybrid battery without cables using controls on dash. Cost was to diagnose codes and replace battery. 
Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States
Aug 2016 - Aug 2016
Jul 2016

53000 mi
R&R Brake pedal assembly. Vehicle had excessive or no braking dependng n position o f assembly. 

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2012 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

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

Buick LaCrosse in North Carolina, United States
- Apr 2012
Apr 2012

1500 mi
steering wheel 25 degrees to right on straight and level. Dealership re-aligned wheels under warranty which corrected the problem. 
Buick LaCrosse in Manitoba, Canada
- Oct 2013
Oct 2013

6820 mi

C $1000
Complete heater plenum was replaced 

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2012 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Buick LaCrosse in Iowa, United States
- Aug 2016
Aug 2016

82000 mi

US $1469
Brake pedal would stick when cabin is hot and humid. If didn't notice the battery would go dead from the brake light being on. First replaced switch and it still occurred so then they replaced the whole brake pedal assembly. Would not shutoff at idle for the Hybrid. Was not running good and mpg was terrible. Check engine code vvt self adjusting valve stuck. 

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2011 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

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

Buick LaCrosse in California, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2022
Mar 2013

37000 mi
Windshield washer did not work. Nozzles cleaned 
Nov 2013

41500 mi
Leaking coolant. Water pump was replaced 
Jun 2014

46000 mi
2 year old battery died, replaced in warranty. Turn signal lamp in drivers mirror failed. Replaced lamp. Trunk opening was erratic using the switch on the trunk lid. Switch was replaced with what seems to be an improved switch. Seems to work ok now. 
Nov 2016

60300 mi

US $155
Plastic bypass hose to coolant tank broke. 
Buick LaCrosse in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2022
Jan 2012

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. 
Aug 2012

15300 mi
Leaking (minor) seal/front engine cover. Repaired under warrantee. Just brought vehicle back same day picked up. Tech says leaking where shaft enters. The 3.6 uses a gasket and liquid sealent. Hopefully, this is where gasket is as that is easier to determine if fixed. 
May 2014

25900 mi
Minor oil leak from main seal. 
Jun 2014

28000 mi
radio hard drive was loosing settings. 
May 2015

30600 mi
water pump did not pass pressure test sper. Was replaced under warranty/ 
Jun 2021

46000 mi
Model recall by GM 
Buick LaCrosse in Maryland, United States
Oct 2011 - Jun 2022
Dec 2011

5000 mi
Display screen is dim on start up. Dash creaks. Must bring car back to leave over night so dealer can duplicate problem. 
Sep 2012

10000 mi
Rattle coming from seat belt anchor on pasenger's front seat 
Mar 2013

14000 mi
Carbon deposits on valves.. Check engine light came on. One cylinder lost some compression. The engine valves had to be cleaned and one spark plug replaced. 
Jan 2014

24300 mi
Replace defective battery 
Sep 2016

36000 mi

US $2388
Replace day time running lights. Replace water pup assembly. Reseal engine front cover. 
Dec 2016

37000 mi
Remote not detected, even though the remote was in the car, and as a result, the car would not start. locking and unlocking the car with the remote eventually allowed the car to start. Computer module for this problem was reprogramed. 
Apr 2017

39000 mi
I have a 2011 Buick Lacrosse with a problem that the local dealership can't seem to diagnose and fix. I have left the car at the dealership several times without a remedy for the following problem. Intermittently, when trying to start the car the dash will indicate "no remote detected" and the car will not start. Sometime after 10 or 15 seconds the car will start, and if not, I depress the open and lock buttons on the remote and the car will start. If this fails, I place the remote in the pocket beneath the cup holders and the car starts. This problem is starting to occur with more frequency, roughly 5 or 6 times a week. I am afraid that at some point, I will not be able to start the car. 
May 2017

42000 mi

US $426
Keyless transmitters inoperable at times. Dash displays remote not detected and engine will not start. Repair:replace remote control door lock receiver. 
Buick LaCrosse in Texas, United States
Sep 2011 - Apr 2012
Oct 2011

10000 mi
Radio does not remember preset stations. Clock resets to 12:00 with every shutdown. 
Nov 2011

10800 mi
Radio was replaced because it would not retain station memory. 
Buick LaCrosse in Texas, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2014
Dec 2012

36000 mi
Error code C0035 from loose connector 
Buick LaCrosse in Ohio, United States
Aug 2011 - Apr 2018
Mar 2014

18000 mi
Leather seat cushion split. Replaced by dealer and covered under warranty. 
Dec 2017

62000 mi

US $850
Exhaust manifold and pipe leading to catalytic converter needed replacing. 
Apr 2018

66000 mi

US $65
Oxygen Sensor in Exhaust System needed to be replaced. 
Buick LaCrosse in Florida, United States
Oct 2011 - Jul 2018
Nov 2011

6000 mi
Battery leaked, damaged cables and acid damaged paint (and unspecified) other areas. Took 2 trips due to misdiagnosis, took 14 days to repair due to no parts in SE region, over a week for new part. Lousy diagnosis, repair took too long. 
Jul 2016

25000 mi
A/C was cutting in and out, took car to the dealer. During the checkout they also found, in addition to the compressor bad, a leak in water pump and right catalytic converter plugged. All items, beyond normal oil change, etc, was covered by the extended warranty (that my wife said I should not have taken) that resulted in (repair less warranty cost) a savings of over $500.00! 
Jul 2017

28000 mi

US $900
HID headlight unit had to be replaced after the electronics failed. 
Jul 2018

33000 mi

US $957
Check engine light came on, first check indicated ignition miss fire. Replaced two of six capacitor (discharge) units. 
Buick LaCrosse in Maryland, United States
Feb 2015 - May 2021
Feb 2015

51000 mi
Water pump needed to be replaced. 
Feb 2016

70000 mi

US $935
Check engine light on. Decarbonized engine and replaced spark plugs. 
Feb 2018

109 mi

US $1100
Car was running a little rough and check engine light was on. Spark plugs replaced and 2 coils were replaced. Oil change was done also. 
Jun 2018

115000 mi

US $603
Front and rear brakes and pads. Rear rotors. 
Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States
Jul 2012 - Nov 2016
Jun 2013

97000 mi

US $309
Engine overheating, fluid noted under front of car, water pump discovered to be nonfunctioning. Oil leak discovered and repaired Timing belt noted to be defective and was replaced 
Feb 2014

118000 mi

US $462
Reluctor ring broken 
Aug 2014

134900 mi

US $160
Right rear wheel bearing started making noise, several people correctly diagnosed the problem, the part was purchased and replaced by son in law 
Nov 2014

143000 mi

US $600
Water pump blew out while driving on expressway 
Apr 2015

156300 mi

US $280
Both front wheel bearings, rotors and brake pads 
Nov 2015

175000 mi

US $100
Vehicle was overheating, discovered thermostat housing was broken allowing thermostat to flap around inside the housing and ruining the thermostat 
Mar 2016

186000 mi

US $200
Steering instability, then car came to grinding stop while driving required tow home. Found bad cv shaft which was replaced and went bad next day again. Rear wheel noise noted. Checked stability of wheels and noted wheel bearings were bad 
Jun 2016

195000 mi

US $150
Check engine light showed a problem with bank 2. First tried running fuel injector cleaner through. That didn't work so relaxed spark plug and corresponding pack, that didn't work. Took fuel injector out and cleaned it. While car was on hoist mechanic noticed the right rear coil spring was broken 
Buick LaCrosse in Maine, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015

79000 mi

US $200
Noisy wheel bearings on drivers side. When, so changed both sides. 
Jun 2017

136000 mi

US $50
Fuel valve for gas tank vapor control failed and impacted starting after each tank fill - three/four cranks before starting and then rough 
Jun 2018

161000 mi

US $25
Replacement of driver's side front wheel bearing due to ABS sensor ring failure. Bearing fine!!! Replaced right a year ago. When first ABS sensor ring failed. Was asked by dealer service writer if it failed when I braked when gong through water? And, both did fail when I entered a water puddle at slow speed and braked. 
Buick LaCrosse in California, United States
Dec 2014 - Oct 2015
Dec 2014

32000 mi
We have had problems with the seats and mirrors not holding the memory. Mirrors will reset after reverse to their own settings. Have mentioned this on previous visits and, knowing warranty is about to expire, we wanted this fixed. 
Jan 2015

32200 mi
Found oil on garage floor in Nov. Dealer said was the filter so we did an oil change. Oil still leaking in Jan. - back to dealer, they found leak in front engine cover gasket on rt side. This is the 2nd time car has had to have this fixed. Mirrors & seats seem possessed, reset on their own. Car will alert no key present while we are driving. Car will auto-lock itself while you are standing @ the car. Dealer cannot duplicate & car computer shows no history, nothing can be done. 
Jun 2015

36000 mi
Memory 1 could not be reset when memory 2 was finally used in May. It could not be set or used. We called to have it checked and evaluated and it was discovered it was not reconnected when recall was performed. 
Aug 2015

36600 mi
Passenger side mirror was not moving when car was put into reverse. Dealer replaced the mirror and paint matched it. 
Buick LaCrosse in Illinois, United States
Dec 2014 - Dec 2016
Dec 2014

60000 mi
Service ABS system notification. Dealer found sensor that needed to be replaced. Fixed under warranty. 
Sep 2016

71000 mi

US $380
Water pump failure. 
Nov 2016

72200 mi

US $500
Cooling hose that runs from the radiator under the engine developed leak. 
Buick LaCrosse in South Carolina, United States
Jan 2014 - Oct 2015
Jul 2015

60700 mi

US $250
Radio and Mac was freezing up and when I remote start back up camera would go black 
Aug 2015

61100 mi
Radio and Mac was freezing up and when I remote start back up camera would go black 
Buick LaCrosse in New York, United States
Dec 2014 - Jul 2023
Jun 2015

75000 mi
Replaced leaking water pump. 
Sep 2015

78000 mi

US $20
Trunk lid would open by itself after car wash or heavy rain. Replaced trunk release switch on trunk lid. 
Jun 2016

88000 mi

US $107
ABS, traction control, service brake warning lights on. Had broken encoder ring on L/R wheel bearing for ABS system. Replaced wheel bearing hub assembly. 
Dec 2021

136210 mi

US $721
Both rear wheel bearing and hub assemblies 
Buick LaCrosse in Nebraska, United States
Oct 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

66000 mi

US $150
Check engine light came on. Dealership pulled the codes and it indicated a problem with the fuel injectors. Dealership recommended a fuel injection cleaning service. That seems to have fixed the problem. 
Buick LaCrosse in Virginia, United States
Jun 2011 - Mar 2013
Sep 2011

5000 mi
Drivers seat goes back while going down road for no reason 
Jan 2012

6800 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. 
Oct 2012

12300 mi
door Panels having to be replaced again for loosing color. 
Buick LaCrosse in Colorado, United States
Nov 2010 - Apr 2017
Oct 2012

16200 mi
OEM battery died.... 
Apr 2016

30200 mi

US $100
repair small leak at the timing case. Lots of seals replaced 
Apr 2017

36640 mi

US $238
Replaced original battery 
Buick LaCrosse in Ohio, United States
May 2011 - May 2014
Apr 2012

13500 mi
Replace noisy blower motor. 
Buick LaCrosse in New York, United States
Sep 2010 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013

35000 mi
chrome on door handle worn 
Buick LaCrosse in Virginia, United States
Dec 2010 - Nov 2013
Mar 2011

3000 mi
left front tire will not hold pressure. Had air replaced with nitrogen; still have problem. Tires were over filled 30 psi. 
May 2011

5000 mi
Bad bushing on left rear wheel; bushing ordered and was called to have it replaced. However, not all parts were sent and had to be reordered. No follow up by dealer. I did it all. Repair appointment scheduled. 
Jun 2011

6000 mi
Bushing replaced, noise back after two days. Haven't taken it back to dealer for repair; on my schedule. Resolved the Koon's insurance is going to pay for "key scratches" to my vehicle while left at Koon's for repair. 
Sep 2011

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 Knocking noise in right rear when going over bump. Dealer advised that right rear stabilizer link needs to be replaced. Part ordered 
Dec 2011

12000 mi
Check engine light on: Reprogram for cold start within 10 seconds Remove and reinstall sway bar links in right rear and added lock tite 
Aug 2013

17000 mi
Puddle of water in foot well behind driver 
Sep 2013

21000 mi
Both mirrors wouldn't move Rear windows wouldn't open Adaptive head lights wouldn't move 
Buick LaCrosse in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2010 - Dec 2015
Sep 2013

5580 mi
remote keyless fob quit working-had to be replaced. 
May 2015

8460 mi
Electric remote needed to be replaced and reprogrammed all remotes. 
Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States
Jul 2010 - Aug 2013
Sep 2010

1000 mi
Rear window defrost did not work. 
May 2013

36000 mi
Park sensor failed 
Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States
Jan 2011 - Aug 2012
Mar 2011

1000 mi
Memory seat module malfunction. When "easy exit" set to on, memory seats would not recall memory positions and/or would move to random positions upon activation (i.e. upon unlocking the car). Memory module was replaced, and the problem went away. 
Buick LaCrosse in Connecticut, United States
Dec 2010 - Mar 2013
Apr 2011

4000 mi
Air conditioner stopped working. Compressor and other sensor replaced. Time in shop due to parts orders that took multiple days. Dealer provided loaner car 
May 2011

4800 mi
Fuel pump module of engine computer failed. Fuel pump module of engine computer failed. 
Jul 2011

5700 mi
Car would hesitate before downshifting when accelerator was pushed down sharply for passing. 
Buick LaCrosse in New York, United States
Mar 2011 - Oct 2012
Aug 2011

1000 mi
Car sometimes will not start 
Sep 2011

2000 mi
defective battery 
Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States
Apr 2011 - Sep 2014
Jul 2011

3000 mi
Memory seats for drivers seat worked very erratically. 
Buick LaCrosse in Washington, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Jun 2016

96000 mi

US $629
Water pump was replaced because it was leaking. 

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2011 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

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

Buick LaCrosse in Connecticut, United States
Aug 2010 - Oct 2018
Sep 2010

1000 mi
New car was delivered with heated steering wheel function not working. Dealer replaced defective wiring harness. 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. 
Mar 2011

7000 mi
"Service AFL Lamp" message was appearing on gauge cluster when starting car. AFL refers to Adaptive Front Lighting system. Dealer updated software on that component and problem went away. 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. 
Nov 2015

73000 mi

US $135
Replaced water pump due to leaking from front cap seal and replaced serp belt due to coolant contamination from leak. 
Jun 2016

82000 mi

US $665
Check engine light on dash. Code P0420. found bank 1 cat converter insufficient. Replaced right rear cat converter and seals. Serivce stabilitrac and service brake assist lights would show intermittently. C0035 stored in ebcm. Found left front sensor ring is cracked and damaged sensor. Replaced left side front wheel bearing and speed sensor. 
Buick LaCrosse in Arizona, United States
Jan 2017 - Feb 2017
Feb 2017

51000 mi
AWD system not pumping fluid to rear diff due to bad seals, not sure on the side or if both. Seals and fluid replaced 
Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States
Sep 2010 - Dec 2014
Nov 2010

8300 mi
Steering column adjustment lever very hard to lock - replaced steering column - problem resolved 120V outlet not working - loose wire found -  
Jan 2012

33000 mi
Delamination of materials on driver side door 
Jul 2012

49000 mi
Nav always starts with caution warning and requires OK to be pushed. In addition, address entries are no longer saved or can be deleted after shutting off engine & power. Easy Exit seat doesn't work for memory position #2 AFL warning display upon engine start. Dealer reprogammed, and changed components 
Aug 2012

50000 mi
Dealer found Service bulletin to remedy Nav system problems. 
Mar 2013

61000 mi
Whine was heard from drivetrain. Dealer determined and replaced the prop shaft bearing under warrenty. 
Aug 2013

75000 mi

US $259
Battery leading acid and had to be replaced. 
Sep 2013

76000 mi

US $90
Positive battery cable was damaged by battery leak 
Buick LaCrosse in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2011 - Sep 2012
Jul 2012

6200 mi
Misaligned trim at top rear door. Doors realigned but trim still out of whack. 

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2011 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Buick LaCrosse in Maryland, United States
Mar 2011 - Oct 2015
Jul 2012

12300 mi
Tire pressure sensor reading. 
Sep 2013

27000 mi
check engine light 

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2010 Buick LaCrosse

Engine not specified

Buick LaCrosse in Texas, United States
Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Sep 2011

25000 mi
there was a crack in the coolant container-replaced 

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2010 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

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

Buick LaCrosse in Indiana, United States
Nov 2009 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012

31000 mi
When starting the car the time display would have a random number for the hour. The minutes were always correct. 
Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States
Mar 2010 - Sep 2013
Dec 2010

3000 mi
Interr AFL message related to passenger side headlamp. Reprogrammed headlamp control module. Reference # PI0219 Complete in 45 minutes. 
Jan 2011

6500 mi
Replaced passenger side fog lamp that was inoperative. 
May 2011

4300 mi
Rear defog inop. PI5434 referenced. Control module reprogramming. 
Nov 2012

10300 mi
Nav system defaulting to Washington D.C. Disclamer page shows every ignition cycle. HDD starts with the first tune selected every time. Clock always show AM even when you set it to PM. System was updated with 415, and this fix all the issue Clicking noise when heater is in mode one fan speed. Solenoid valve on evaporative emission system was rubbing near the heater area, and dealer replaced same,and repositioned line. Fixed problem. 
Buick LaCrosse in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2010 - Dec 2016
Jul 2010

19840 mi
Replaced broken piece of exterior trim. 
Mar 2013

91140 mi

C $1787
Both front struts replaced. One was leaking oil and causing a thunk in the front while going over bumps. 
Jul 2014

104000 mi

C $1576
Replace two front strut assembly. Both upper control arms and bushings. 
Buick LaCrosse in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2010 - Sep 2015
Aug 2010

3380 mi
Various radio malfunctions - fail to remember last audio source, fail to remember song position (USB drive playback), Nav warning screen displays at every engine start. 
Nov 2010

6820 mi
Driver seat intermittently failed to return to driving position after using the "driver seat auto exit" functionality which slides the seat back when exiting the car. 
Nov 2011

19780 mi
A previously corrected issue returned. The nav keeps reverting to Washington, DC, entering nav mode always showed disclaimer screen. 
Apr 2012

25420 mi
One of the rear ultrasonic parking assist sensors failed. Replacement ordered, required painting and had to return a second time to install it. 
May 2012

26320 mi

C $90
Car has had a mild vibration in steering wheel/seat since bought. Previous attempts to balance tires did not help. Trying Road Force balance this time. 
Jun 2013

39060 mi
Horn was partly working. The LaCrosse has a two-tone horn - one of the tones was shorted out. Horn replaced under warranty. Chrome trim around cup holders starting to peel. Trim replaced under warranty Rubber seal at the leading edge of both rear doors would become disconnected if rear doors unused for a period of time. They could be snapped back in place by hand. Trim replaced under warranty. 
Jul 2014

53820 mi

C $20
Power steering making noise. Power steering fluid reservoir was dry. Mechanic filled it with leak-stop power steering fluid. 
Sep 2014

55180 mi

C $900
Steering rack leaking badly. Previous attempt to use sealant failed. Steering rack needed to be replaced whole. 
Nov 2014

56420 mi

C $180
A/C system was making noise. Analysis showed no freon. Recharge solved it. Likely a leak exists but none was found. 
Jan 2015

48900 mi
Horn stopped working again. It's a two-tone horn and only one tone was working. If the horn was pressed more than 5 seconds it blew a fuse. 
Feb 2015

58900 mi

C $812
Car display reported "low brake fluid". After the second visit to the dealer with this issue it was determined a caliper was leaking and needed replacing. That resolved the problem. 
May 2015

61160 mi

C $1068
Air conditioning stopped working. Dealer found the high pressure switch, high side service port valve and condenser leaking. Parts replaced. 
Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States
Jul 2010 - Sep 2012
Aug 2010

2000 mi
loose weather stripping at passenger door mystery noise immediately upon start 
Jun 2011

8000 mi
blind side alert sensor malfunctioning 
Buick LaCrosse in Alabama, United States
Jun 2015 - Oct 2017
Jun 2015

63000 mi
Car was over heating. Had to replace waterpump 
Feb 2016

66900 mi

US $2300
Had to replace steering gear. Saw no leaks ( this was not a recall) Rubbing noise when backup and turn to the righte. Have taken the car back an additional three times. 
Oct 2016

72500 mi

US $2200
Had to have steering gear replaced in 2/2016. Had to return car for a moaning noise after replacement 3x. 10/07/2016. Steering gear and shaft had to be replaced. Fluid leaked into boot is why I did not see this problem coming. A design flaw. 
Buick LaCrosse in Illinois, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
Apr 2011

10000 mi
The steering wheel made a whirring noise when pulling out of a parking space and turning the wheel all the way to the right. It was discovered that the steering gear was the culprit and needed to be replaced. Small pieces of plastic with ball bearings kept breaking off the driver's seat track. The seat track frame was replaced. 
Jun 2012

35000 mi
Drivers seat was squeaking at the rear left bottom of the seat. 
Buick LaCrosse in Rhode Island, United States
Sep 2009 - Sep 2013
Jan 2010

12000 mi
Squeak from rear of car. reflash tranny and nav system and battery drawdown 
Sep 2011

22000 mi
Injector #5 stuck open dumping raw fuel into engine. Replaced injector and catalytic converter 
Jan 2013

11500 mi
Radio keeps resetting. Needs replacement 
Buick LaCrosse in Louisiana, United States
Feb 2013 - Jul 2018
Mar 2013

39000 mi
Chrome on console door was peeling and replaced for the second time. While accelerating from a stop and turning right the right front wheel feels like it wobbles. 
Mar 2014

55000 mi

US $100
Driver's seat track. 
Jul 2015

77500 mi

US $815
A/C compressor stopped working. 
Dec 2015

84000 mi

US $79
Wheel bearing went bad and was making a very loud grinding noise. 
Feb 2016

86000 mi

US $250
The plastic engine cool air pipe was leaking. 
Jul 2016

91700 mi

US $406
AC compressor changed July 2015 under extended warranty changed again in July 2016 3 days prior to GM's 1 year part warranty expiring. 
Sep 2016

95000 mi

US $1390
Both rear bearing/hub assemblies went bad and were making loud grinding noises. The 2 front strut assemblies were leaking and had to be changed. 
Apr 2017

105000 mi
This vehicle is not cooling continuously and is showing the same identical symptom as the previously failed compressor units. I have until mid-July to get GM to provide another compressor as the units they provide fail to last one year. 
May 2017

106552 mi

US $450
A/C compressor failed again for the 4th time. I was told the part number changed for the compressor so maybe GM has finally figured out they were producing an inferior/defective product and have made the needed correction to remedy the problem, hopefully forever. 
Jul 2018

120000 mi

US $1200
Actuator that controls the flow of outside air would only close intermittently not allowing the inside of car to cool. 
Buick LaCrosse in Illinois, United States
Jul 2013 - Jul 2015
Feb 2014

22900 mi
WHILE DRIVING THE LACROSSE THE STEERING PULLED TO THE LEFT. AFTER SEVERAL DEALER VISITS, STEERING ALIGNMENT ,NEW SET OF MICHELIN TIRES THE BUICK REP WANTED A COUPLE OF TEST DONE BY THE DEALER. A REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING RACK AND PINION. 
May 2014

25400 mi
THE LACROSSE DOES NOT STEER CORRECTLY. ALWAYS A SLIGHT TUG TO THE LEFT ON THE STEERING WHEEL. DEALER SAYS THAT IS THE WAY THE CAR IS. NO MORE THEY CAN DO FOR ME. NOT A FUN CAR TO DRIVE. 
Jan 2015

34000 mi
I have owned this Buick LaCrosse CSX for a little over one year. All of this time the steering always pulles to the left. The Buick dealer has done several alignments with very little inprovement. 
Buick LaCrosse in California, United States
Dec 2010 - Mar 2011
Jun 2010

10000 mi
IPOD connectivity issues. Microphone for bluetooth didnt work. Nav has issues understanding street names 
Dec 2010

33000 mi

US $400
Bearing broke when drove through a pothole during heavy rain 
Jan 2011

35000 mi
Intermittent transmission issues. Bluetooth doesn't work, ipod port doesn't work, microphone for nav doesn't work, seat coolers intermittent. Back up camera stays on for two or three blocks going forward. Transmission not shifting correctly.  
Mar 2011

38000 mi
Parking assist light came on. GM couldnt duplicate the problem even though it happened to me multiple times. They refused to buy it back, so I sold it. Bluetooth, iPod connection, and microphone didn't work when sold. 
Buick LaCrosse in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Apr 2011

12300 mi
IPod function issues started 3 weeks after purchase(4/30/10).This latest repair is the 4th time car has been in. Problem could not be duplicated until last week. New radio installed and another part on the steering wheel. 
Oct 2016

72000 mi
Replaced water pump 
Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States
Sep 2010 - Aug 2011
Oct 2010

18000 mi

US $30
tire pressure monitor didn't reset after refilling tire with air 
Jul 2011

35000 mi
the back up sensor would sound sometimes and would not turn off when putting the car back in Drive. It wasn't a major issue, only happened infrequently. A software update has seemed to take care of it. 
Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States
Nov 2010 - Jul 2014
Jan 2011

9500 mi
Installed new rear sunshade/new memory module for driver's seat and reprogrammed which then allowed the side mirrors heaters to work again. Driver seat memory module diagnosis Electric rear sun shade diagnosis 
Dec 2011

23000 mi
Nav and info screen went intermittently dark. did not affect runability in any way 
Jan 2012

12800 mi
Rear defog not working properly....installed software update RR speed sensor reluctor ring failure...had to replace RR hub 
Dec 2012

39000 mi
Broken reluctor ring...had to replace entire hub 

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2010 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Buick LaCrosse in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
Oct 2016

40300 mi

US $950
squeak developed in air cond compressor. would eventually fail. 
Jan 2017

42000 mi

US $170
Catalytic converter failed. Luckily under 8 yr 80,000 mile emissions warranty. Problem # 2 was bucking on acceleration. Misfiring 
Buick LaCrosse in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2017
Jul 2016

42300 mi

US $200
Battery died. No prior sign of problem. Cleaned extensive corrosion on positive terminal. 
Dec 2016

45000 mi

US $120
Replaced battery cable as corrosion returned. 
Buick LaCrosse in Ontario, Canada
May 2013 - Jul 2015
Jun 2014

69440 mi

C $535
Left rear wheel bearing. Right rear wheel bearing. 
Aug 2014

72640 mi
Replace left front wheel hub as well as electrical components including tire pressure sensors as a result of the hub disintegrating and causing additional damage. 
Jun 2015

89900 mi

C $1335
catalytic converter 
Jul 2015

89900 mi
Oil leaking going into spark plug well. 
Buick LaCrosse in New York, United States
Dec 2010 - Jul 2011
Jan 2011

10000 mi
Noise coming from right rear of car when hitting bumps. Replaced rear spring seats. Delaer said GM had bulletin on this issue Noise coming from right rear of car when hitting bumps. Replaced rear spring seats. Delaer said GM had bulletin on this issue 
Buick LaCrosse in Alabama, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2013
May 2011

26500 mi
Engine light remained on. Contacted OnStar they advised me it was an emissions issue. Took it to the dealer. A part was replaced, and they also took care of a recall issue, that I was not aware of. Car was in the shop for a day.  
Jul 2012

38000 mi
AC blowing warm air. Hose leaking and compressor locked up. Replaced evap assembly hose and charged system. After charging system found compressor inop. Ran diag and found locked up. Replaced AC compressor. 
Buick LaCrosse in Georgia, United States
Mar 2010 - Apr 2012
Jul 2010

25200 mi
After AC runs in heat for a few hours, stops blowing cool air, & fan will only blow at low, even though it is on high. if you stop car, cut if off and start it back, everything works. Car went into shop last summer and fan was replaced. 
Apr 2011

46000 mi
Blower motor problem returned in 2011. Finally after 3 resets and 4 trips for the radio/electronic hub, they have ordered a new "brain." It goes multiple times for the same thing and then they finally think they have a fix and that doesn't work.  
May 2011

51000 mi
"brain" of electrical central that runs a/c and nav, etc replaced 
Jun 2011

56000 mi
After "brain" was replaced in May, the air conditioning went out again and the new tech at dealership said there was a update for a/c that they could try. brain had been reset previously 
Aug 2011

57800 mi
Same problem, air conditioning will stop blowing any air, but motor is running at full speed. 
Sep 2011

64000 mi
They replaced 5 parts, resistors, blowers, and did another update.  
Buick LaCrosse in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2010 - Mar 2016
Nov 2010

9920 mi
Engine was overheating due to a leak in water pump 
Dec 2011

21080 mi
Battery Leak caused fuse box damage and power steering pump leakage. 
Buick LaCrosse in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2010 - Sep 2011
Nov 2010

11000 mi
Rattling noise coming from front passenger side dash/door. Dealer determined noise came from wheel well baffling coming loose. Baffling was re-attached. Whining/squeal sound coming from steering wheel during inactive steering. Dealer could not replicate noise, no repair was made. Noise is still present. 
Aug 2011

22000 mi
Electrical system malfunctioned. Radio screen would not turn off. Pulled a fuse myself, but something continued to draw on the battery and the car died and couldn't be jumped. Not sure what the source of the problem was. System reflashed. 
Buick LaCrosse in Texas, United States
Apr 2010 - Sep 2015
Jun 2011

18000 mi
Rocker panel was scratched at delivery and repaired by dealer immediately. Paint began to peal in repaired area. Intermittent operation of seat recall memory. Odor from AC 
Sep 2012

39000 mi
Battery went dead. 
Dec 2012

42000 mi
Tear in carpet 
Jul 2013

51000 mi
Loose driver seat rail 
Nov 2014

75300 mi

US $100
Lug nuts were stripped out 

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2010 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

252-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Buick LaCrosse in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2009 - Mar 2011
May 2010

1000 mi
Service airbag light. Ipod connection not functioning properly Lumbar function on drivers seat didn't work. Drivers side seat belt was not retracting properly. Fixed a few paint defects from the factory. Drivers side seat belt was not retracting properly. Fixed a few paint defects from the factory. Ipod connection not functioning properly Lumbar function on drivers seat didn't work. Service Airbag light came on. 
Dec 2010

4000 mi
Thumping and whirring noise when turning wheel all the way left or right. Found to have an internal failure in steering rack. Resolved with steering gear replacement. Ipod connectivity issues. Was informed that GM is aware of the issue and is working on a fix. Memory seat button not working. New switch ordered and replaced. Drivers side door molding not lining up correctly. Trim piece replaced and problem resolved. Rattles, could not replicate. Car is not getting anywhere near the EPA MPG numbers. Was advised that the CXL AWD gets in the low teens on average for MPG in city driving. (Unacceptable!!!) No problem to fix to help alleviate the issue. 
Jan 2011

4000 mi
Rear defroster stopped working. Was told it suffered from "logic lock". Apparently the module that controls the defroster had a malfunction and needed to be reprogrammed to keep it from happening again. Weather stripping on the inside of the passenger door frame was not lining up correctly making the door difficult to open. New one ordered and replaced. Fixed issue. 
Mar 2011

4000 mi
iPod connection still not working and defroster had stopped working again when traded. 
Buick LaCrosse in Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 2013 - Oct 2016
Aug 2013

76300 mi
Catalytic converter failed "Service Stabilitrak" message came on the display, took to dealer, vehicle ended up having two failing wheel bearings 
Oct 2015

120200 mi

US $9700
Jumped timing, engine had to be replaced Wheel bearings again 

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2010 Buick LaCrosse 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

Buick LaCrosse in Montana, United States
Oct 2013 - Apr 2015
Mar 2014

88000 mi

US $200
abs and traction control trouble lights on. Reset by dealer but returned the next day. 
Jul 2014

94800 mi

US $950
catalytic converter had to be replaced 
Apr 2015

108000 mi
second catalytic converter failed 

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2009 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick LaCrosse in Nova Scotia, Canada
- Oct 2010
Aug 2009

620 mi
Brake shudder upon braking. Front rotors turned. 
Apr 2010

2976 mi

C $190
M1 maintenance; also complaint of shudder on startup from rest. Repairs unsuccessful. 
Jun 2010

3596 mi
Replaced input shaft clutch to fix shudder on startup. Not totally successful. Complaint of shudder on startup. No problem found. 
Jul 2010

3844 mi
Clean and repair damage caused by shop during earlier service visit. 
Oct 2010

6076 mi
Replace input shaft clutch in transmission for 2nd time to fix shudder. Apparently successful (different dealer). 

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2008 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick LaCrosse in South Carolina, United States
- Dec 2010
Dec 2010

60000 mi
Glove box latch broke. Took 1 month for part to arrive. Covered under Extended warranty, otherwise would have been $150 parts and labor. 

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2007 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick LaCrosse in Tennessee, United States
- Jun 2008
Jun 2008

18700 mi
This car continues to impress. Oil change and tire rotation have been the only services done to this Lacrosse. I just averaged 30.1 mpg's on a recent 1900 mile trip on mostly 10% Ethanol gas. Non ethanol gas gives 3 to 4 more miles per gallon.. 
Buick LaCrosse in West Virginia, United States
- Nov 2010
Sep 2008

12384 mi
Noise when moving very slow and turning wheels espedcially when turning right. Shop checked thoroughly, could find nothing wrong. 
Buick LaCrosse in Wisconsin, United States
- Mar 2008
Jan 2008

1000 mi
Warranty repair on right rear tire pressure monitor. 
Mar 2008

1500 mi
Warranty repair on right rear quarter panel top side for paint that did not adhere well to primer (like a paint chip). Also, the rear deck underneath the rear window was not level and was fixed under warranty. A foam piece was missing. 

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2006 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick LaCrosse in Alberta, Canada
- Oct 2010
Feb 2008

24056 mi
Repaired Crimped Washer Line on Left Side 
Jan 2009

37460 mi
Replaced Leaking Front Left Axle Seal 
Apr 2009

44240 mi
Replaced Right Front Hub/Bearing with ABS due to Insufficient Lube & Bearing Howl 
Sep 2010

58571 mi

C $58
Replace Transmission Cooling Line Trouble shooting Heatlight Failure 
Oct 2010

59340 mi

C $129
Replaced Headlamp Driver Module Replaced & programmed 2 - Keyless Remote Start Fobs 
Buick LaCrosse in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2018
Jan 2015

76000 mi

US $1200
Replaced leaking rack and pinion system and several power steering hoses. 
May 2018

95000 mi

US $800
Replaced power steering rack - failed seal at steering column causing loss of all power steering fluid. 
Buick LaCrosse in Tennessee, United States
- Feb 2008
Feb 2008

20000 mi
During January maintenance dealer discovered Tie-rod ends that were excessively worn. Dealer ordered parts and the parts were replaced a week later at no charge. 

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2006 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick LaCrosse in Ontario, Canada
- Nov 2007
Sep 2006

422 mi
Brake failure - ABS system. Warranty. 
Nov 2007

19840 mi
Right front ball joint. Warranty 
Buick LaCrosse in California, United States
Jun 2020 - Jan 2022
Jun 2020

52000 mi

US $100
A/C condenser cooling fan relay replacement. 

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2005 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick LaCrosse in Ontario, Canada
- Aug 2010
Oct 2005

930 mi
Bearing assembly front/right Oil pressure sensor replaced 
Buick LaCrosse in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

126000 mi

US $1800
Differential failure in transaxle, required rebuild 

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