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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.
Buick LaCrosse repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (57%)
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 202144000 miUS $100 | screen would turn off after being on for 15 minutes | ||
2016 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Buick LaCrosse in California, United States - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 201846660 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 202152700 miC $2000 | Replaced 4 sets of pads, 4 rotors and 2 calipers | ||
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 201841936 mi | Replace Solenoid valve par number 12690512 Emission problem....purge valve sticking | ||
| Aug 201847740 mi | Previous repair of Solenoid valve replacement failed. This repair was a complete redo of last repair.. All under warranty. | ||
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 201733000 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 201511000 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. | ||
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 201848000 mi | Left seat haptic motor failed. Repaired under warrantee | ||
| Dec 202185000 miUS $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 20143428 miUS $513 | Replace prk break control module & brake switch | ||
| Aug 201831000 mi | Replace bank 1 exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid valve | ||
| Sep 201832000 mi | Original work done in Florida changed the wrong sensor | ||
2013 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Buick LaCrosse in Missouri, United States May 2022 - Jul 2024 | |||
| Jun 2023113000 miUS $834 | Main drive belt broke, and tore CV boot. Both replaced | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in New York, United States Jun 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 2022115000 miUS $1000 | Replaced all 4 struts. One had broken from its top mount | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Alberta, Canada Jun 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201414260 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 201636817 mi | To replace boot required replacing entire outer tie rod, and doing wheel alignment. Done under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201752452 miC $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 201653000 mi | R&R Brake pedal assembly. Vehicle had excessive or no braking dependng n position o f assembly. | ||
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 20121500 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 20136820 miC $1000 | Complete heater plenum was replaced | ||
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 201682000 miUS $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. | ||
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 201337000 mi | Windshield washer did not work. Nozzles cleaned | ||
| Nov 201341500 mi | Leaking coolant. Water pump was replaced | ||
| Jun 201446000 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 201660300 miUS $155 | Plastic bypass hose to coolant tank broke. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201211000 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 201215300 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 201425900 mi | Minor oil leak from main seal. | ||
| Jun 201428000 mi | radio hard drive was loosing settings. | ||
| May 201530600 mi | water pump did not pass pressure test sper. Was replaced under warranty/ | ||
| Jun 202146000 mi | Model recall by GM | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Maryland, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 20115000 mi | Display screen is dim on start up. Dash creaks. Must bring car back to leave over night so dealer can duplicate problem. | ||
| Sep 201210000 mi | Rattle coming from seat belt anchor on pasenger's front seat | ||
| Mar 201314000 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 201424300 mi | Replace defective battery | ||
| Sep 201636000 miUS $2388 | Replace day time running lights. Replace water pup assembly. Reseal engine front cover. | ||
| Dec 201637000 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 201739000 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 201742000 miUS $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 201110000 mi | Radio does not remember preset stations. Clock resets to 12:00 with every shutdown. | ||
| Nov 201110800 mi | Radio was replaced because it would not retain station memory. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Dec 201236000 mi | Error code C0035 from loose connector | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Ohio, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Mar 201418000 mi | Leather seat cushion split. Replaced by dealer and covered under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201762000 miUS $850 | Exhaust manifold and pipe leading to catalytic converter needed replacing. | ||
| Apr 201866000 miUS $65 | Oxygen Sensor in Exhaust System needed to be replaced. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Florida, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 20116000 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 201625000 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 201728000 miUS $900 | HID headlight unit had to be replaced after the electronics failed. | ||
| Jul 201833000 miUS $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 201551000 mi | Water pump needed to be replaced. | ||
| Feb 201670000 miUS $935 | Check engine light on. Decarbonized engine and replaced spark plugs. | ||
| Feb 2018109 miUS $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 2018115000 miUS $603 | Front and rear brakes and pads. Rear rotors. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States Jul 2012 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jun 201397000 miUS $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 2014118000 miUS $462 | Reluctor ring broken | ||
| Aug 2014134900 miUS $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 2014143000 miUS $600 | Water pump blew out while driving on expressway | ||
| Apr 2015156300 miUS $280 | Both front wheel bearings, rotors and brake pads | ||
| Nov 2015175000 miUS $100 | Vehicle was overheating, discovered thermostat housing was broken allowing thermostat to flap around inside the housing and ruining the thermostat | ||
| Mar 2016186000 miUS $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 2016195000 miUS $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 201579000 miUS $200 | Noisy wheel bearings on drivers side. When, so changed both sides. | ||
| Jun 2017136000 miUS $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 2018161000 miUS $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 201432000 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 201532200 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 201536000 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 201536600 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 201460000 mi | Service ABS system notification. Dealer found sensor that needed to be replaced. Fixed under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201671000 miUS $380 | Water pump failure. | ||
| Nov 201672200 miUS $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 201560700 miUS $250 | Radio and Mac was freezing up and when I remote start back up camera would go black | ||
| Aug 201561100 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 201575000 mi | Replaced leaking water pump. | ||
| Sep 201578000 miUS $20 | Trunk lid would open by itself after car wash or heavy rain. Replaced trunk release switch on trunk lid. | ||
| Jun 201688000 miUS $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 2021136210 miUS $721 | Both rear wheel bearing and hub assemblies | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Nebraska, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201766000 miUS $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 20115000 mi | Drivers seat goes back while going down road for no reason | ||
| Jan 20126800 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 201212300 mi | door Panels having to be replaced again for loosing color. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Colorado, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 201216200 mi | OEM battery died.... | ||
| Apr 201630200 miUS $100 | repair small leak at the timing case. Lots of seals replaced | ||
| Apr 201736640 miUS $238 | Replaced original battery | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Ohio, United States May 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Apr 201213500 mi | Replace noisy blower motor. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in New York, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 201335000 mi | chrome on door handle worn | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Virginia, United States Dec 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Mar 20113000 mi | left front tire will not hold pressure. Had air replaced with nitrogen; still have problem. Tires were over filled 30 psi. | ||
| May 20115000 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 20116000 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 20118000 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 201112000 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 201317000 mi | Puddle of water in foot well behind driver | ||
| Sep 201321000 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 20135580 mi | remote keyless fob quit working-had to be replaced. | ||
| May 20158460 mi | Electric remote needed to be replaced and reprogrammed all remotes. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States Jul 2010 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Sep 20101000 mi | Rear window defrost did not work. | ||
| May 201336000 mi | Park sensor failed | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States Jan 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Mar 20111000 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 20114000 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 20114800 mi | Fuel pump module of engine computer failed. Fuel pump module of engine computer failed. | ||
| Jul 20115700 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 20111000 mi | Car sometimes will not start | ||
| Sep 20112000 mi | defective battery | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 20113000 mi | Memory seats for drivers seat worked very erratically. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201696000 miUS $629 | Water pump was replaced because it was leaking. | ||
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 20101000 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 20117000 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 201573000 miUS $135 | Replaced water pump due to leaking from front cap seal and replaced serp belt due to coolant contamination from leak. | ||
| Jun 201682000 miUS $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 201751000 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 20108300 mi | Steering column adjustment lever very hard to lock - replaced steering column - problem resolved 120V outlet not working - loose wire found - | ||
| Jan 201233000 mi | Delamination of materials on driver side door | ||
| Jul 201249000 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 201250000 mi | Dealer found Service bulletin to remedy Nav system problems. | ||
| Mar 201361000 mi | Whine was heard from drivetrain. Dealer determined and replaced the prop shaft bearing under warrenty. | ||
| Aug 201375000 miUS $259 | Battery leading acid and had to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 201376000 miUS $90 | Positive battery cable was damaged by battery leak | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Alberta, Canada Jul 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jul 20126200 mi | Misaligned trim at top rear door. Doors realigned but trim still out of whack. | ||
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 201212300 mi | Tire pressure sensor reading. | ||
| Sep 201327000 mi | check engine light | ||
2010 Buick LaCrosse
Engine not specified
| Buick LaCrosse in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Sep 201125000 mi | there was a crack in the coolant container-replaced | ||
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 201231000 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 20103000 mi | Interr AFL message related to passenger side headlamp. Reprogrammed headlamp control module. Reference # PI0219 Complete in 45 minutes. | ||
| Jan 20116500 mi | Replaced passenger side fog lamp that was inoperative. | ||
| May 20114300 mi | Rear defog inop. PI5434 referenced. Control module reprogramming. | ||
| Nov 201210300 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 201019840 mi | Replaced broken piece of exterior trim. | ||
| Mar 201391140 miC $1787 | Both front struts replaced. One was leaking oil and causing a thunk in the front while going over bumps. | ||
| Jul 2014104000 miC $1576 | Replace two front strut assembly. Both upper control arms and bushings. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Ontario, Canada Jun 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 20103380 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 20106820 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 201119780 mi | A previously corrected issue returned. The nav keeps reverting to Washington, DC, entering nav mode always showed disclaimer screen. | ||
| Apr 201225420 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 201226320 miC $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 201339060 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 201453820 miC $20 | Power steering making noise. Power steering fluid reservoir was dry. Mechanic filled it with leak-stop power steering fluid. | ||
| Sep 201455180 miC $900 | Steering rack leaking badly. Previous attempt to use sealant failed. Steering rack needed to be replaced whole. | ||
| Nov 201456420 miC $180 | A/C system was making noise. Analysis showed no freon. Recharge solved it. Likely a leak exists but none was found. | ||
| Jan 201548900 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 201558900 miC $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 201561160 miC $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 20102000 mi | loose weather stripping at passenger door mystery noise immediately upon start | ||
| Jun 20118000 mi | blind side alert sensor malfunctioning | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Alabama, United States Jun 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jun 201563000 mi | Car was over heating. Had to replace waterpump | ||
| Feb 201666900 miUS $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 201672500 miUS $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 201110000 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 201235000 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 201012000 mi | Squeak from rear of car. reflash tranny and nav system and battery drawdown | ||
| Sep 201122000 mi | Injector #5 stuck open dumping raw fuel into engine. Replaced injector and catalytic converter | ||
| Jan 201311500 mi | Radio keeps resetting. Needs replacement | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Louisiana, United States Feb 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201339000 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 201455000 miUS $100 | Driver's seat track. | ||
| Jul 201577500 miUS $815 | A/C compressor stopped working. | ||
| Dec 201584000 miUS $79 | Wheel bearing went bad and was making a very loud grinding noise. | ||
| Feb 201686000 miUS $250 | The plastic engine cool air pipe was leaking. | ||
| Jul 201691700 miUS $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 201695000 miUS $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 2017105000 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 2017106552 miUS $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 2018120000 miUS $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 201422900 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 201425400 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 201534000 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 201010000 mi | IPOD connectivity issues. Microphone for bluetooth didnt work. Nav has issues understanding street names | ||
| Dec 201033000 miUS $400 | Bearing broke when drove through a pothole during heavy rain | ||
| Jan 201135000 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 201138000 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 201112300 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 201672000 mi | Replaced water pump | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Oct 201018000 miUS $30 | tire pressure monitor didn't reset after refilling tire with air | ||
| Jul 201135000 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 20119500 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 201123000 mi | Nav and info screen went intermittently dark. did not affect runability in any way | ||
| Jan 201212800 mi | Rear defog not working properly....installed software update RR speed sensor reluctor ring failure...had to replace RR hub | ||
| Dec 201239000 mi | Broken reluctor ring...had to replace entire hub | ||
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 201640300 miUS $950 | squeak developed in air cond compressor. would eventually fail. | ||
| Jan 201742000 miUS $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 201642300 miUS $200 | Battery died. No prior sign of problem. Cleaned extensive corrosion on positive terminal. | ||
| Dec 201645000 miUS $120 | Replaced battery cable as corrosion returned. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Ontario, Canada May 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jun 201469440 miC $535 | Left rear wheel bearing. Right rear wheel bearing. | ||
| Aug 201472640 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 201589900 miC $1335 | catalytic converter | ||
| Jul 201589900 mi | Oil leaking going into spark plug well. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jan 201110000 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 201126500 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 201238000 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 201025200 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 201146000 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 201151000 mi | "brain" of electrical central that runs a/c and nav, etc replaced | ||
| Jun 201156000 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 201157800 mi | Same problem, air conditioning will stop blowing any air, but motor is running at full speed. | ||
| Sep 201164000 mi | They replaced 5 parts, resistors, blowers, and did another update. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Quebec, Canada Oct 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Nov 20109920 mi | Engine was overheating due to a leak in water pump | ||
| Dec 201121080 mi | Battery Leak caused fuse box damage and power steering pump leakage. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in New Jersey, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Nov 201011000 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 201122000 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 201118000 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 201239000 mi | Battery went dead. | ||
| Dec 201242000 mi | Tear in carpet | ||
| Jul 201351000 mi | Loose driver seat rail | ||
| Nov 201475300 miUS $100 | Lug nuts were stripped out | ||
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 20101000 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 20104000 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 20114000 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 20114000 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 201376300 mi | Catalytic converter failed "Service Stabilitrak" message came on the display, took to dealer, vehicle ended up having two failing wheel bearings | ||
| Oct 2015120200 miUS $9700 | Jumped timing, engine had to be replaced Wheel bearings again | ||
2010 Buick LaCrosse 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| Buick LaCrosse in Montana, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Mar 201488000 miUS $200 | abs and traction control trouble lights on. Reset by dealer but returned the next day. | ||
| Jul 201494800 miUS $950 | catalytic converter had to be replaced | ||
| Apr 2015108000 mi | second catalytic converter failed | ||
2009 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Buick LaCrosse in Nova Scotia, Canada - Oct 2010 | |||
| Aug 2009620 mi | Brake shudder upon braking. Front rotors turned. | ||
| Apr 20102976 miC $190 | M1 maintenance; also complaint of shudder on startup from rest. Repairs unsuccessful. | ||
| Jun 20103596 mi | Replaced input shaft clutch to fix shudder on startup. Not totally successful. Complaint of shudder on startup. No problem found. | ||
| Jul 20103844 mi | Clean and repair damage caused by shop during earlier service visit. | ||
| Oct 20106076 mi | Replace input shaft clutch in transmission for 2nd time to fix shudder. Apparently successful (different dealer). | ||
2008 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Buick LaCrosse in South Carolina, United States - Dec 2010 | |||
| Dec 201060000 mi | Glove box latch broke. Took 1 month for part to arrive. Covered under Extended warranty, otherwise would have been $150 parts and labor. | ||
2007 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Buick LaCrosse in Tennessee, United States - Jun 2008 | |||
| Jun 200818700 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 200812384 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 20081000 mi | Warranty repair on right rear tire pressure monitor. | ||
| Mar 20081500 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. | ||
2006 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Buick LaCrosse in Alberta, Canada - Oct 2010 | |||
| Feb 200824056 mi | Repaired Crimped Washer Line on Left Side | ||
| Jan 200937460 mi | Replaced Leaking Front Left Axle Seal | ||
| Apr 200944240 mi | Replaced Right Front Hub/Bearing with ABS due to Insufficient Lube & Bearing Howl | ||
| Sep 201058571 miC $58 | Replace Transmission Cooling Line Trouble shooting Heatlight Failure | ||
| Oct 201059340 miC $129 | Replaced Headlamp Driver Module Replaced & programmed 2 - Keyless Remote Start Fobs | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Minnesota, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201576000 miUS $1200 | Replaced leaking rack and pinion system and several power steering hoses. | ||
| May 201895000 miUS $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 200820000 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. | ||
2006 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Buick LaCrosse in Ontario, Canada - Nov 2007 | |||
| Sep 2006422 mi | Brake failure - ABS system. Warranty. | ||
| Nov 200719840 mi | Right front ball joint. Warranty | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in California, United States Jun 2020 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jun 202052000 miUS $100 | A/C condenser cooling fan relay replacement. | ||
2005 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Buick LaCrosse in Ontario, Canada - Aug 2010 | |||
| Oct 2005930 mi | Bearing assembly front/right Oil pressure sensor replaced | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2018126000 miUS $1800 | Differential failure in transaxle, required rebuild | ||
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