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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 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

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

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). 

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2013 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

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

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. 

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2012 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

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

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

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. 

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2011 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

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

5000 mi Drivers seat goes back while going down road for no reason 
37000 mi Windshield washer did not work. Nozzles cleaned 
3000 mi left front tire will not hold pressure. Had air replaced with nitrogen; still have problem. Tires were over filled 30 psi. 

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2011 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

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

49000 mi Easy Exit seat doesn't work for memory position #2 

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2010 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

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

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. 
33000 mi

US $400
Bearing broke when drove through a pothole during heavy rain 
55000 mi

US $100
Driver's seat track. 
2000 mi loose weather stripping at passenger door mystery noise immediately upon start 
10000 mi Small pieces of plastic with ball bearings kept breaking off the driver's seat track. The seat track frame was replaced. 

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2010 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

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

51000 mi Loose driver seat rail 
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

1600 mi Drivers side seat belt was not retracting properly. 
4000 mi 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. 
4000 mi 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. 

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2008 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

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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2006 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

24056 mi Repaired Crimped Washer Line on Left Side 
59340 mi

C $129
Replaced Headlamp Driver Module Replaced & programmed 2 - Keyless Remote Start Fobs 

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