NHTSA — Unknown Or Other Problems

4.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,137 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2011 Buick LaCrosse miscellaneous problems

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2011 Buick LaCrosse Owner Comments

problem #12

Jan 222024

LaCrosse

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

#07-06-04-019F: Intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL} Illuminated, OTC Pl':1.~J with Reduced Engine Power (Repair Instrument Panel (IP) to Body Harness Connector). Lost power on I-84 and had to cross over the right lane because I had no power, barely missing a rear end collision.

- Naugatuck, CT, USA

problem #11

Dec 252022

LaCrosse

  • miles
The brakes are getting stuck on while I am driving. The most recent occurrence happened while I was on the highway. The car would not accelerate, the whole system was shaking, there was no safe space for me to pull over. This vehicle has a recall for this exact problem but from what the dealer is saying, not my VIN. I find it hard to believe that this has occurred and it is unrelated to a previous recall for faulty brakes on 2011 Buick LaCrosse. Since this incident, the abs light has been on and another dash light has been on. My mechanic believes the brakes getting too hot may have lead to further damage to the abs sensor.

- Riverside, IL, USA

problem #10

Nov 052021

LaCrosse

  • miles
Waiting for recall to be repaired. Local dealer indicated unable to get parts.

- Guilford, NY, USA

problem #9

Jul 122021

LaCrosse

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I noticed today as I was stopped at a red light with my foot on brake the vehicle was kinda jumping like it was trying to go while foot was on brake. I drove a little further and the service stabilitrak light came on followed by the reduced engine power. The car proceeded to die in the middle of a busy street. After a few minutes it did restart and I was able to get it home. This seems to be a common problem with 2011 buick lacrosse. Ihave seen several complaints about this same issue.

- Mooreville, MS, USA

problem #8

Apr 192021

LaCrosse

  • 70,060 miles
Stabilitrack service light came

- Littleton, CO, USA

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problem #7

Oct 072020

LaCrosse

  • 1 miles
Driver cannot see road which windshield stays fogged up when driving and will not defog this is a danger for it could cause it led to crashes windshield and back window remains fogged up which is very dangerous when driving in traffic I was just made aware that there is a recall on this and need this taken care of asap thanks

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #6

Feb 152018

LaCrosse

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When in motion A/C doesn't really work, it rarely cools off and doesn't work when car is stopped. Defroster fogs up windows to where you can't see and can cause an accident. A/C blows out hot air but it's charged.

- Palmetto, FL, USA

problem #5

May 252018

LaCrosse

  • 73,704 miles
Twice after filling up with gas, my car was oils not start at the pump. Each time I had to wait several minutes before it would actually start. The second time it happened, I waited, it started then immediately quit again. There is a very hard start when it attempts to start as well. The engine light came on then immediately went off. I took the car directly to the dealership where it had to remain running until they could get it in. This was 540P on Friday, May 25th before a holiday.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #4

Feb 152014

LaCrosse

  • miles
I have issues with the A/C it does it's own thing at times. The A/C fan never has blown strong. It's like the duck work is obstructed some how. Sitting still at times the A/C does not blow cold at all until you move then it starts to blow cool. At times a small part of the cool at times small amounts of air seeps through the defroster and fogs up the windshield especially at nights.

- Lake Park, FL, USA

problem #3

Aug 312015

LaCrosse

  • 100,000 miles
This vehicle stalls/cuts off while driving. It can occur while driving or taking off from a stand still. It maintains a stored history code P0014 and after service will reappear. Especially dangerous while driving in the national capital area. Buick has a notice about the engine control module and that has to be reprogramed for that vehicle model and my VIN number falls within that bulletin. The problem is that it doesn't work and the vehicle shuts off at a moments notice. Right now I'm afraid that my life or someone else is ir real danger. Unfortunately I'm not the only one. While searching for a solution I found numerous owners with the same problem/ same complaint. I hope it doesn't take the loss of life to address this issue.

- Stafford, VA, USA

problem #2

Oct 012015

LaCrosse

  • 25,881 miles
The truck pops all the way open/up when the car is turned off or while I am driving at a slow speed. It has happened so many times but I can not duplicate it so I can get it fixed by GM.

- Pigeon, MI, USA

problem #1

Sep 042012

LaCrosse 6-cyl

  • 8,000 miles
When turning left at a traffic light, my car lost power and I wasn't sure I was going to make it around the corner. After a few seconds my car regained power. 45 minutes later, I made a right turn into heavy traffic and then felt a sudden lurch. I looked in the rear view mirror and saw that my trunk had popped open. I managed to get off the highway, parked the car and turned off the ignition. I got out, closed the trunk, got back in the car, and fastened my seatbelt. Before I could close the door, the trunk popped open again. This occurred three times before the trunk finally stayed closed. A few minutes later, I parked the car, opened the door, started to get out and the warning chime sounded. I got back in and saw that the on the console shift lever that indicates your car is in park was lit up even though the car was turned off. In order to get the light to go off, I had to restart my car and then turn it off again. Next I pushed the onstar phone button and asked to call my home. I got a busy signal. I called a second time and my husband at the number I was calling, heard me telling onstar call my home' but I couldn't hear him trying to talk to me. All of these things happened within 1 1/2 hours. The next day, I found that I could not lock the door by touching the lock spot on the outside door handle. Then I could not unlock the car door by pulling on the door handle when the key was in my pocket. I have had the car for 1 year and eight months and the driver's memory seat has often lost its memory. Sometimes just one button but most of the time both buttons. Prior to this I had been having trouble with my trunk. I'd leave my car parked in a public parking lot and come out to find my trunk wide open. On May 3rd the GM dealer replaced a part hoping to fix this problem.

- Pigeon, MI, USA

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