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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%)
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Chart based on 295 repairs.
Buick LaCrosse suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 115000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced all 4 struts. One had broken from its top mount |
2012 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
303-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 1500 mi | steering wheel 25 degrees to right on straight and level. Dealership re-aligned wheels under warranty which corrected the problem. |
2011 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 79000 mi US $200 |
Noisy wheel bearings on drivers side. When, so changed both sides. |
| 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. |
| 46000 mi | Model recall by GM |
| 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. |
| 136210 mi US $721 |
Both rear wheel bearing and hub assemblies |
| 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 |
| 156300 mi US $280 |
Both front wheel bearings, rotors and brake pads |
| 186000 mi US $200 |
Rear wheel noise noted. Checked stability of wheels and noted wheel bearings were bad |
| 195000 mi US $150 |
While car was on hoist mechanic noticed the right rear coil spring was broken |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 8000 mi | Knocking noise in right rear when going over bump. Dealer advised that right rear stabilizer link needs to be replaced. Part ordered |
| 12000 mi | Remove and reinstall sway bar links in right rear and added lock tite |
2011 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 8300 mi | Steering column adjustment lever very hard to lock - replaced steering column - problem resolved |
| 82000 mi US $665 |
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. |
2010 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2010 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
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 |
2007 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 12384 mi | Noise when moving very slow and turning wheels espedcially when turning right. Shop checked thoroughly, could find nothing wrong. |
2006 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 76000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced leaking rack and pinion system and several power steering hoses. |
| 95000 mi US $800 |
Replaced power steering rack - failed seal at steering column causing loss of all power steering fluid. |
| 44240 mi | Replaced Right Front Hub/Bearing with ABS due to Insufficient Lube & Bearing Howl |
| 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. |
2006 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 19840 mi | Right front ball joint. Warranty |
2005 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 930 mi | Bearing assembly front/right |
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