2010 Buick LaCrosse Buick LaCrosse 2010

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2010 Buick LaCrosse repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (44%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (8%)

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2010 Buick LaCrosse suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (55%)

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2010 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

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

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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
84000 mi

US $79
Wheel bearing went bad and was making a very loud grinding noise. 
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. 
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. 
53820 mi

C $20
Power steering making noise. Power steering fluid reservoir was dry. Mechanic filled it with leak-stop power steering fluid. 
55180 mi

C $900
Steering rack leaking badly. Previous attempt to use sealant failed. Steering rack needed to be replaced whole. 
91140 mi

C $1787
Both front struts replaced. One was leaking oil and causing a thunk in the front while going over bumps. 
104000 mi

C $1576
Replace two front strut assembly. Both upper control arms and bushings. 

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2010 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

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

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 
69440 mi

C $535
Left rear wheel bearing. Right rear wheel bearing. 
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. 
11000 mi Whining/squeal sound coming from steering wheel during inactive steering. Dealer could not replicate noise, no repair was made. Noise is still present. 

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2010 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

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

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. 
76300 mi "Service Stabilitrak" message came on the display, took to dealer, vehicle ended up having two failing wheel bearings 
120200 mi

US $9700
Wheel bearings again 

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2010 Buick LaCrosse Suspension Problems

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