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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 295 repairs.
Buick LaCrosse transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 15 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
| 36817 mi | To replace boot required replacing entire outer tie rod, and doing wheel alignment. Done under warranty. |
| 113000 mi US $834 |
Main drive belt broke, and tore CV boot. Both replaced |
2011 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 186000 mi US $500 |
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. |
2011 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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 |
| 61000 mi | Whine was heard from drivetrain. Dealer determined and replaced the prop shaft bearing under warrenty. |
2010 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 39000 mi | While accelerating from a stop and turning right the right front wheel feels like it wobbles. |
| 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. |
2010 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 39000 mi US $170 |
Catalytic converter failed. Luckily under 8 yr 80,000 mile emissions warranty. Problem # 2 was bucking on acceleration. Misfiring |
2009 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 3658 mi | Replaced input shaft clutch to fix shudder on startup. Not totally successful. |
| 6076 mi | Replace input shaft clutch in transmission for 2nd time to fix shudder. Apparently successful (different dealer). |
2007 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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.. |
2006 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 37460 mi | Replaced Leaking Front Left Axle Seal |
| 58571 mi C $186 |
Replace Transmission Cooling Line |
2005 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 126000 mi US $1800 |
Differential failure in transaxle, required rebuild |
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