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2010 Buick Lacrosse

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Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2010 Buick Lacrosse do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 129.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

143 reports with mileage · 46 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 46 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 44 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electronic Stability Control (esc). Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports9 fire reports5 injury reports

Service Brakes complaints

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Mileage unknown · Jun 8, 2026
Forward Collision AvoidanceService BrakesSteering

Two warming lights come on when I turn the steering wheel - the ABS and the stability control light. When I turn the steering wheel both of these lights turn on. I viewed a video about this problem and the suggestion was made that the problem could be a safety issue and that it might be corrected by setting the car on a level …

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Two warming lights come on when I turn the steering wheel - the ABS and the stability control light. When I turn the steering wheel both of these lights turn on. I viewed a video about this problem and the suggestion was made that the problem could be a safety issue and that it might be corrected by setting the car on a level spot and then turning the key to the on position (but not starting it) and then turn the steering wheel as far as it would go to the right and then to the left as far as it will go. Then turn the key to turn the car on. The problem I had trying that was that the steering wheel seemed to be locked in its neutral position so I was unable to perform that fix.

NHTSA ODI #11742746

Mileage unknown · Dec 9, 2021
Service Brakes

antilock brake system-the round magnetic sensor that is attached to the wheel bearing hub-had both back ones have parts of the magnet ring break off and one front one completely fall off. this causes loss of antilock brake system. this happened within the last two years.

NHTSA ODI #11443235

42,000 miles · Jun 15, 2018
EngineService BrakesUnknown Or Other

COULD NOT PRESS ON STEERING BOX ON LEFT ABOVE. ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE TAKING A RIGHT TURN DRIVING A FEW DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR. STEERING AND BRAKES WENT. CAR SHUT OFF IN MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ON A BUSY STREET. CAR DID RESTART AND DRIVE HOME ABOUT ONE MILE. DROVE THE CAR 2 MORE TIMES WITH NO PROBLEM. THEN ON DAY 10 DRIVE CA…

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COULD NOT PRESS ON STEERING BOX ON LEFT ABOVE. ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE TAKING A RIGHT TURN DRIVING A FEW DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THE CAR. STEERING AND BRAKES WENT. CAR SHUT OFF IN MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ON A BUSY STREET. CAR DID RESTART AND DRIVE HOME ABOUT ONE MILE. DROVE THE CAR 2 MORE TIMES WITH NO PROBLEM. THEN ON DAY 10 DRIVE CAR COUPLE MILES TO STORE ON VERY BUSY STREET; CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING TAKING RIGHT TURN AND STEERING AND BREAKS DID NOT WORK; ALMOST RAN INTO AN ONCOMING VEHICLE AS CAR WOULD NOT STEER INTO STORE PARKING LOT. TURNED CAR IN AUTOMATIC IGNITION AND IT STARTED; WAIVED ONCOMING CAR; APOLOGIZED; AND CAR WAS PARKED. DROVE HOME WITHOUT INCIDENT. GOING TO CALL HONDA DEALER THAT SOLD ME THIS CAR, THERE IS RECALL ON 2000-2009 I JUST RESEARCHED, BUT UNSURE IF RECALL EXTENDS TO THIS BEHICLE 2010 MODEL. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF ANY ACTION OR REMEDY IN LAW I MAY HAVE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION; NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO BE PHYSICALLY INJURED BEFORE OBTAINING A FA IR REMEDY. CAR RECALL SHOULD HAVE TURNED UP ON CAR FAX DONE BY HONDA. PLEASE CONTACT ME REGARDING RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. I CAN'T CHECK THIS BOX OFF BELOW. TECH ISSUES. THANKYOU! THIS IS FRIGHTENING!

NHTSA ODI #11102012

72,000 miles · Sep 20, 2017
Service Brakes

WHEN GARCIA BUICK IN SANTA FE NM DROVE MY CAR INTO THEIR SHOP THEY SAID THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR ALMOST RAN INTO A WALL. THEY TOLD ME THE PROBLEM WAS TRACED TO A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE IN THE POWER BRAKE BOSTER PUMP INLET PIPE ASSEMBLY P/N 20935438. THIS IS A TERRIBLE DESIGN AND A HUGE SAFTEY PROBLEM. …

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WHEN GARCIA BUICK IN SANTA FE NM DROVE MY CAR INTO THEIR SHOP THEY SAID THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR ALMOST RAN INTO A WALL. THEY TOLD ME THE PROBLEM WAS TRACED TO A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE IN THE POWER BRAKE BOSTER PUMP INLET PIPE ASSEMBLY P/N 20935438. THIS IS A TERRIBLE DESIGN AND A HUGE SAFTEY PROBLEM. THE LOSS OF A VACUUM ASSIST DEVICE SHOULD NEVER ALLOW THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO FLOOR AND NOT STOP THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI #11024592

344,000 miles · Sep 1, 2017
Fuel/propulsion SystemService BrakesVehicle Speed Control

I NOTED THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM REPORTED ON THE NHTSA SITE FOR THIS SAME MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR. IT'S INCLUDED UNDER THE HEADING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR IN THE PAST MONTH AND NOW NOTICE THAT EACH TIME I TRY TO MOVE MY FOOT FROM THE FOOT FEED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL MY FOOT CATCHES ON THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE PE…

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I NOTED THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM REPORTED ON THE NHTSA SITE FOR THIS SAME MAKE AND MODEL OF CAR. IT'S INCLUDED UNDER THE HEADING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR IN THE PAST MONTH AND NOW NOTICE THAT EACH TIME I TRY TO MOVE MY FOOT FROM THE FOOT FEED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL MY FOOT CATCHES ON THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT SEEMS TO ME TO BE AN OBVIOUS SAFETY RISK IN THAT IT TAKES ANOTHER MOVEMENT OF MY FOOT TO GET IT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL SLOWING MY RESPONSE TO BRAKE. I FEAR THAT IF I NEED TO STOP QUICKLY, I WILL EITHER MISS THE BRAKE PEDAL OR WILL HAVE A DELAY IN REACHING IT WHICH COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF BRAKING QUICKLY IS NECESSARY TO AVOID A CRASH. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I MOVE MY FOOT FROM THE FOOT FEED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL!

NHTSA ODI #11021073

50,000 miles · Nov 17, 2016
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE AND STABILITRAK WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THAT THE VEHICLE BE RESTARTED WHEN THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE AND STABILITRAK WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THAT THE VEHICLE BE RESTARTED WHEN THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SERVICE STABILITRAK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED MONTHS LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

NHTSA ODI #10926594

99,702 miles · May 9, 2016
SeatsService Brakes

DRIVER SEAT MOVES OUT OF POSITION BY ITSELF,I JUST HAD THE STABILI TRAK LIGHT COME ON WHICH IN TURN SHUT OFF MY ABS I HAD REPLACED THE BAD BEARING TODAY BUT WAS TOLD THE OTHER 3 WILL NEED IT ALSO AS THIS BEARING IS A DEFECTIVE PRODUCE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AS THEY FALL APART SHUTTING OFF YOU ABS SYSTEM.THIS IS NOT A CHEA…

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DRIVER SEAT MOVES OUT OF POSITION BY ITSELF,I JUST HAD THE STABILI TRAK LIGHT COME ON WHICH IN TURN SHUT OFF MY ABS I HAD REPLACED THE BAD BEARING TODAY BUT WAS TOLD THE OTHER 3 WILL NEED IT ALSO AS THIS BEARING IS A DEFECTIVE PRODUCE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AS THEY FALL APART SHUTTING OFF YOU ABS SYSTEM.THIS IS NOT A CHEAP VEHICLE TO PURCHASE I ALSO HAD TO REPLACE MY ALL WHEEL DRIVE PUMP WHICH WAS VERY COSTLY I BELIEVE GM SHOULD RECALL THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON THESE VECHILES BEFORE SOMEONE GET HURT! I LIKE GM BUT YOU HAVE DROPPED THE BALL ON THIS ONE!!

NHTSA ODI #10863953

49,651 miles · Dec 9, 2014
EngineService BrakesSteering

ENGINE QUIT CAUSING BRAKES AND STEERING TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS IS THE 5TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED THIS TO NHTSA AND GENERAL MOTORS.I NEVER RECEIVED A RESPONSE FROM GM. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY DEALER AND THE ONLY THING THEY DID WAS REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE BUT APPARENTLY IT DID NO GOOD. I THINK THE P…

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ENGINE QUIT CAUSING BRAKES AND STEERING TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS IS THE 5TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED THIS TO NHTSA AND GENERAL MOTORS.I NEVER RECEIVED A RESPONSE FROM GM. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY DEALER AND THE ONLY THING THEY DID WAS REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE BUT APPARENTLY IT DID NO GOOD. I THINK THE PROBLEM IS IN THE IGNITION SYSTEM. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10663157

44,872 miles · Nov 26, 2014
Service Brakes

3/28/14: TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AS MY BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPX. ONE INCH FROM THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED WHILE STOPPING CAR. WAS TOLD BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS & BRAKE FLUID WERE ALL OKAY. I WAS ADVISED TO MONITOR...THAT "CONDITION WAS DUE TO BRAKE PADS WEARING & WHEN BRAKE PADS WEAR, THE PEDAL WILL MOVE FURTHER DOWN BECAUSE PADS HAVE TO T…

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3/28/14: TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP AS MY BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPX. ONE INCH FROM THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED WHILE STOPPING CAR. WAS TOLD BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS & BRAKE FLUID WERE ALL OKAY. I WAS ADVISED TO MONITOR...THAT "CONDITION WAS DUE TO BRAKE PADS WEARING & WHEN BRAKE PADS WEAR, THE PEDAL WILL MOVE FURTHER DOWN BECAUSE PADS HAVE TO TRAVEL FARTHER IN TO PRESS AGAINST THE ROTORS". 5/28/14:RETURNED CAR TO DEALERSHIP AS BRAKE PEDAL WAS ALMOST TOUCHING THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED. THEY DETERMINED THAT MY MASTER CYLINDER HAD FAILED...WAS REPLACED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10661099

62,808 miles · Nov 19, 2014
Service BrakesWheels

PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DUE TO DEFECTIVE HUB BEARING. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10659225

Official recalls

2

21V00F000 · Suspension:rear

Dec 22, 2021

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212346640. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-764 and 21V-633.

20V764000 · Suspension:rear

Dec 21, 2020

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on January 27, 2021, and April 15, 2021. A third notification was mailed on August 19, 201. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202308930.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.