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Owner Complaints by Model and Engine

Based on 12,907 NHTSA complaints. Updated October 2026.

16 Models
113 Engines Rated
25 Generations
12,907 NHTSA Complaints
Generations by reliability score
14 above the class average7 about average3 below average

Showing 16 of 16 models

Full-Size Sedan

4 models
LaCrosse
2 generations · 19 engines
2005-20092010-2019
2 above the class average
LeSabre
1 generation · 5 engines
2000-2005
1 above the class average
Lucerne
1 generation · 8 engines
2006-2011
1 above the class average
Park Avenue
1 generation · 4 engines
2000-2005
1 above the class average

Midsize SUV

3 models
Enclave
2 generations · 8 engines
2008-20172018-2025
2 above the class average
Rainier
1 generation · 4 engines
2004-2007
1 below average
Rendezvous
1 generation · 6 engines
2002-2007
1 below average

Compact SUV

3 models
Encore GX
1 generation · 5 engines
2020-2025
1 above the class average
Envision
2 generations · 5 engines
2016-20202021-2025
2 above the class average
Envista
1 generation · 3 engines
2024-2025

Midsize Sedan

2 models
Century
1 generation · 5 engines
2000-2005
1 above the class average
Regal
7 generations · 26 engines
200020012002200320042011-20172018-2020
6 about average1 below average

Compact Convertible

1 model
Cascada
1 generation · 2 engines
2016-2019
1 about average

Subcompact SUV

1 model
Encore
1 generation · 3 engines
2013-2022
1 above the class average

Minivan

1 model
Terraza
1 generation · 4 engines
2005-2007
1 above the class average

Compact Sedan

1 model
Verano
1 generation · 6 engines
2012-2017
1 above the class average
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