Sudden, unpredictable engine shutdowns while driving
Vehicles frequently take 15-30 minutes to restart, leaving occupants stranded
Check engine light: On
Sudden, unpredictable engine shutdowns while driving — often at highway speeds — are accompanied by StabiliTrak warnings, with vehicles frequently taking 15-30 minutes to restart, leaving occupants stranded.
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Battery drainage persists even after a recall repair
Generator control module failures cause the car not to restart
Check engine light: On
Battery drainage, charging system malfunctions, and generator control module failures persist even after recall repairs — one owner reports the battery draining within 30 minutes, causing the car to shut off and not restart.
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Rear toe-link recall, extended parts unavailability
A safety-critical defect owners cannot get repaired
Check engine light: On
Rear toe-link failures triggered a delayed recall with extended parts unavailability (2020-2021), leaving owners unable to repair a safety-critical defect.
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Heat-related brake pedal sticking
Dragging brakes and stuck brake lights during summer months
Check engine light: On
Heat-related brake pedal sticking during summer months causes dragging brakes and stuck brake lights.
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Engine-compartment and seat fires
One seat fire traced to a heater-coil ignition
Check engine light: On
Two engine-compartment fires linked to electrical failures, plus a separate seat fire traced to a heater-coil ignition.
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A/C compressor failed a fourth time on a single vehicle
A recurring failure despite repeated replacement
Check engine light: Off
One vehicle's A/C compressor failed for the fourth time.
$450106,552 mi
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Door Lock Mechanism Sticks
The door lock mechanism sticks
Check engine light: Off
The door lock mechanism sticks. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 317 owner reports on file.
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Steering May Develop Clunk Noise From Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft
Steering may develop a clunk noise from the upper intermediate steering shaft
Check engine light: Off
Steering may develop a clunk noise from the upper intermediate steering shaft. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 113 owner reports on file.
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Check Engine Light Due to Gas Cap Issue
The check engine light comes on due to a gas cap issue
Check engine light: On
The check engine light comes on due to a gas cap issue. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 129 owner reports on file.
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High Pressure Power Steering Hose Can Leak Fluid
The high pressure power steering hose can leak fluid
Check engine light: Off
The high pressure power steering hose can leak fluid. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 81 owner reports on file.
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The Check Engine Light With Code: P0011, P0014, P0021, P0024, P0341, P0346, P0336, and/or P0391
The check engine light comes on with one or more of codes P0011, P0014, P0021, P0024, P0341, P0346, P0336, and/or P0391
Check engine light: On
The check engine light comes on with one or more of codes P0011, P0014, P0021, P0024, P0341, P0346, P0336, and/or P0391. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 52 owner reports on file.
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Buick LaCrosse Recurring Rear Wheel Bearing Failures Leading to Multiple Replacements Under Warranty
Recurring rear wheel bearing failures lead to multiple replacements under warranty
Check engine light: Off
Recurring rear wheel bearing failures lead to multiple replacements under warranty. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 39 owner reports on file.
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Buick LaCrosse Infotainment Screen Black and Backup Camera Issues Including Blurriness and Incorrect Display
The infotainment screen goes black and backup camera issues occur, including blurriness and incorrect display
Check engine light: Off
The infotainment screen goes black and backup camera issues occur, including blurriness and incorrect display. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 25 owner reports on file.
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Contamination of Extended Life Coolant
Contamination of the extended life coolant occurs
Check engine light: Off
Contamination of the extended life coolant occurs. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 15 owner reports on file.
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Buick LaCrosse Passenger Seat Belt Alarm Triggers Randomly With No Occupant
The passenger seat belt alarm triggers randomly with no occupant, potentially due to an item left on the seat
Check engine light: Off
The passenger seat belt alarm triggers randomly with no occupant, potentially due to an item left on the seat. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 14 owner reports on file.
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Buick LaCrosse Power Steering Failure With Dealer Estimate of $3,700 for Electrical Column Issue
Power steering failure occurs with a dealer estimate of $3,700 for an electrical column issue
Check engine light: Off
Power steering failure occurs with a dealer estimate of $3,700 for an electrical column issue. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 12 owner reports on file.
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Sudden, unpredictable engine shutdowns while driving, often at highway speeds, accompanied by StabiliTrak warnings, leave vehicles frequently taking 15-30 minutes to restart, stranding occupants — the dominant safety concern for this nameplate. Battery drainage and generator control module failures persist even after a recall repair.