Buick

LaCrosse (2nd)

2010-2019 · Full-Size Sedan · 10 engines
Best Engine Recommended (4.7)
1,163 NHTSA Complaints
19 Recalls
26 Fire Reports
71 Crash Reports

Engine Reliability Comparison

LXV

1.6L 4-cyl
Recommended (4.7)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
1

Known Issues

Engine Issues (1 complaints)

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L77

6.0L 8-cyl
Recommended (4.7)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
1

Known Issues

Electrical System Issues (1 complaints)

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LL0

1.2L 4-cyl
Recommended (4.7)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

safety systems
1

Known Issues

Safety Systems Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

SATURN Sl (2001-2001)SATURN Sc1 (2000-2000)SATURN Sc (2001-2001)CHEVROLET Cobalt (2005-2010)SATURN Sc (2002-2002)SATURN Sl (2002-2002)CHEVROLET Impala (2006-2016)FORD Windstar (2000-2003) +15 more

EN0

Recommended (4.7)
1 complaint 1.0 per year Electric
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Complaint Breakdown

fuel system
1

Known Issues

Fuel System Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

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L61

2.2L 4-cyl / 170 hp
Recommended (4.3)
2 complaints 2.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

interior
2

Known Issues

Interior Issues (2 complaints)

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LHN - Spark-Ignited Direct Injection, Variable Valve Timing, BAS, GEN 3

2.5L 4-cyl
Recommended (3.8)
10 complaints 5.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

other
4
transmission
3
fuel system
3
engine
3
brakes
2

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (3 complaints)
Fuel System Issues (3 complaints)
Engine Issues (3 complaints)

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BUICK LaCrosse (2010-2019)

LGD

3.9L 6-cyl
⚠️ Caution (3.2)
2 complaints 1.0 per year Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
1
steering
1

Known Issues

Electrical System Issues (1 complaints)
Steering Issues (1 complaints)

Also found in

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LUK - ALUM, BAS, Ecotec.

2.4L 4-cyl
Avoid (1.3)
218 complaints 36.6 per year Gasoline
9 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
87
engine
71
suspension
29
transmission
25
steering
19

Known Issues

Electrical System Issues (87 complaints)
Engine Issues (71 complaints)
Suspension Issues (29 complaints)

Also found in

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LFX

3.6L 6-cyl
Avoid (1.2)
712 complaints 81.7 per year Gasoline
9 fire reports 2 fatalities
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
201
steering
131
engine
113
suspension
91
other
81

Known Issues

Electrical System Issues (201 complaints)
Steering Issues (131 complaints)
Engine Issues (113 complaints)

Also found in

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LF1

3.0L 6-cyl
Avoid (1.0)
125 complaints 62.5 per year Gasoline
7 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
43
engine
26
transmission
14
safety systems
13
other
12

Known Issues

Electrical System Issues (43 complaints)
Engine Issues (26 complaints)
Transmission Issues (14 complaints)

Also found in

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Vehicle-Level Issues

These issues affect the Buick LaCrosse regardless of engine variant.

Electrical System Issues (333 complaints)
electrical critical
Engine Issues (214 complaints)
engine critical
Steering Issues (151 complaints)
steering critical
Suspension Issues (120 complaints)
suspension critical
Transmission Issues (107 complaints)
transmission critical

Recalls (19)

21V00F000Dec 21, 2021serious
Suspension

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.

21V633000Dec 7, 2021serious
Suspension

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, and Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.

20V668000Oct 28, 2020serious
Powertrain

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

20V764000Dec 20, 2020serious
Suspension

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture.

18V358000May 30, 2018serious
Fuel System

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

18V576000Aug 29, 2018serious
Service Brakes

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

17V116000Feb 22, 2017serious
Steering

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. The electrical connectors for the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system may not be properly sealed. As a result, water may enter and corrode the connectors possibly resulting in a loss of power steering.

17V267000Apr 20, 2017serious
Suspension

General Motors LLC (C) is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. The rear suspension toe-links may have been incorrectly installed, and, as a result, they may loosen and disconnect from the rear suspension system.

17V437000Oct 6, 2017serious
Air Bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

16V651000Aug 8, 2016serious
Air Bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

15V666000Oct 15, 2015critical
Air Bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.

14V447000Jul 22, 2014serious
Seats

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

14V092000Feb 20, 2014serious
Powertrain

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

14V317000Dec 5, 2014serious
Electrical System

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick LaCrosse vehicles manufactured April 30, 2013, to September 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a wiring splice in the driver's door may corrode and break, resulting in the absence of an audible chime to notify the driver if the door is opened while the key is in the ignition. Additionally, the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) module may stay active for ten minutes allowing the operation of the passenger windows, rear windows, and sunroof. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention," and 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."

14V240000Aug 4, 2014serious
Service Brakes

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 31, 2014 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured February 7, 2014, through March 31, 2014, and equipped with 17 inch front brake rotors. The affected vehicles may have had brake rotors intended for the rear of the car accidentally installed on the front. The rear rotors, while the same diameter, are thinner and may result in a front brake pad detaching from the caliper.

13V097000Mar 14, 2013serious
Powertrain

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.

13V173000Jun 4, 2013serious
Electrical System

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.

11V149000Apr 2, 2011serious
Visibility

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BUICK LACROSSE AND CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS". ON THESE VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL (ECC) MODULE MAY DISABLE THE ABILITY TO ADJUST THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM SETTINGS. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE HEATING, COOLING, AND VENTILATION FOR THE VEHICLE.

11V404000Mar 7, 2011serious
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BUICK LACROSSE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 9, 2011, THROUGH JULY 2, 2011, FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 126, "ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS (ESC)." THE STABILITRAK SYSTEM HAS AN INCORRECT CALIBRATION THAT MAY CAUSE THE SYSTEM TO NOT PROPERLY DETECT IF A SENSOR WERE TO MALFUNCTION, AND THE WARNING LIGHT INDICATING THAT THE SYSTEM IS NOT OPERATING WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE, AS REQUIRED IN THE SAFETY STANDARD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2010-2019 Buick LaCrosse problems?

The 2010-2019 Buick LaCrosse has accumulated 1,163 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Electrical System, Engine, Steering. As with any used vehicle, a pre-purchase inspection and vehicle history report are recommended.

Which Buick LaCrosse engine is most reliable?

The 2010-2019 Buick LaCrosse was offered with 10 engine options. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 3.6L 6-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.

Is the 2010-2019 Buick LaCrosse a good used car?

The 2010-2019 Buick LaCrosse can be a solid used car purchase depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 1,163 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010-2019 Buick LaCrosse have?

The 2010-2019 Buick LaCrosse has 1,163 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.

What recalls affect the 2010-2019 Buick LaCrosse?

There are 19 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2010-2019 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN — check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.

What should I check before buying a used Buick LaCrosse?

Before buying a used Buick LaCrosse, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Electrical System, Engine, Steering, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 1,163 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-04-06.

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