Buick LaCrosse Reliability Problems

LaCrosse owners have made 323 complaints over 15 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 12th in overall reliability out of 14 Buick models, with real engine and lights concerns.

2 Common Buick LaCrosse Problems

A list of some of the most common issues LaCrosse owners have to deal with.

  1. Sudden Low Beam Headlight Failure

    The 1st generation Lacrosse and Rainier have low beam headlights can suddenly shut off even though the lights themselves are perfectly fine. The issue is a a defective headlamp driver module which is responsible for distributing power to th…

    Continue reading article "Sudden Low Beam Headlight Failure" An open fuse block with the bad module circled in red

What LaCrosse Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

Full Lists on CarComplaints.com

LaCrosse Generations

The LaCrosse has 3 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 2nd generation (2010–2016).

LaCrosse Key Numbers

  1. 323 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 2,426 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 21 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.

Recent LaCrosse News

There's a lot of news out there, but not all of it matters. We try to boil down it to the most important bits about things that actually help you with your car problem. Interested in getting these stories in an email? Signup for free email alerts over at CarComplaints.com.

  1. GM says it needs to bleed the brake systems of 230,000 cars.

    Some of the recalled vehicles have rear brake caliper pistons that have hydrogen gas trapped inside that could be released into the brake systems. ZF, the manufacturer of the brake pistons, didn't properly temper and chrome-coat the pistons, causing hydrogen gas to remain trapped in the bodies of the pistons.…

    keep reading article "Excess Gas Buildup in the Brake Caliper Pistons of Regal and LaCrosse"

  2. The 2014 Buick LaCrosse is acting a bit possessed these days. Not the "360-degree-head-spinning, better-call-an-exorcist" variety of possessed, but more along the lines of a b-rated horror flick.

    That's because the windows can continue to work long after the car has been turned off ... spooky! In some cases, the windows will even open and close themselves ... SPOOKIER! Then there's the fact that the chime might not sound when the driver’s door is opened with the key still in the ignition ... SPOO ... ok, that's not as spooky.…

    keep reading article "The LaCrosse's Possessed Window is Being recalled"

  3. Hey, it's the weekend and you know what that means! Another massive recall from GM for ignition switch problems.

    Cue the sad trombone. Here's a breakdown of what you need to know.

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