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2010 Buick Lacrosse Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 189 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Buick Lacrosse, most often about the engine (27% of complaints, typically around 64,000 miles). It is 6th of 15 Lacrosse model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2010 Buick Lacrosse problems
Engine
51 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
I was driving on the freeway this morning doing about 60mph in traffic and all of a sudden my car lost power. The dash or the dic went completely blank, but not before all of the chimes, and the caution alerts appearing and then I started to loose speed. Fortunately I was able to pull off to the side of the freeway.…
The engine fan would come on after driving the car for a couple days, finally while driving the car the engine light came on and the car started running on reduced power and the car overheated. A leak was found in a hose and was replaced but yet the car still continues to overheat rapidly.
Electrical
46 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, alternator/generator/regulator.
I was traveling on the highway at 5:30am with minimal traffic. While traveling at 66mph, I put the car into cruise control. Then I pulled my foot off the gas pedal that placed it flat footed with me leg towards the seat. I am a short person. I have 3 house keys on a ring attached to the car key. I felt my knee touch…
The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lacrosse. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. A dealer was not contacted about the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. On more than one occasion, the vehicle hesitated to start. O'reilley auto…
Stability control
23 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
Service stabilitrak warning comes on as soon as wheels are turned after starting vehicle. This happens both when car is stationary or in motion. This started out happening very occasionally, but now happens every time vehicle is driven. I can drive several blocks straight on without the warning, but as soon as the…
Warning lights on dashboard randomly coming on and off. Including power steering light, check engine light , service stability light. Vehicle when first turns on shakes and vibrates then goes to normal after a few minutes. No low fluids or problems found from certified gm service
Speed control
17 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
I was getting on the on ramp for the interstate and gradually attempting to gaining speed to but my vehicle would not pick up speed.I pressed the gas pedal to the floor with no pick up. Then all of a sudden my vehicle began to pick up speed. When the vehicle got up to approximately 60 MPH it began to do the same thing…
On friday, july 1, 2016 I was traveling down a 2 lane road with my cruise control set when my car suffered a loss of power. The engine still was running, but apparently my transmission lost the ability to power the car. I was able to park on the shoulder of the road, and eventually, towed to my mechanics shop.…
Steering
17 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 62,500 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist.
I was driving on a two-lane country road. To avoid a dead animal in the road (possibly woodchuck), I swerved hard left at which time the vehicle began to shake violently, so much so I thought it would roll over. The car bounces at every little bump, pulls sharply right when braking, wobbles at the slightest excuse…
I was getting on the on ramp for the interstate and gradually attempting to gaining speed to but my vehicle would not pick up speed.I pressed the gas pedal to the floor with no pick up. Then all of a sudden my vehicle began to pick up speed. When the vehicle got up to approximately 60 MPH it began to do the same thing…
Transmission
17 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lacrosse. While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled when the accelerator pedal was applied and in the process of acceleration. The issue recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate…
The transmission does forceful jerking while going 30-35 MPH. Also was told that it was normal as gm designed the transmission this way. I find that hard to believe.
Air bags
16 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensor.
Takata recall: the front passenger airbag on our 2010 Buick Lacrosse exploded about 9pm on saturday july 20th, 2019. The car was un-started (not running) and unoccupied at the time. The airbag exploded when I opened the driver's car door. This car was sitting in the driveway all weekend. During this weekend, we were…
The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the passenger occupant sensor would fail to operate with an occupant in the seat. The contact also stated that the service air bag warning message would intermittently illuminate on the instrument panel while driving at various speeds, with a passenger…
Brakes
16 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
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…
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Buick Lacrosse recalls
Suspension: rear
Risk: A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension: rear
Risk: A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Buick Lacrosse
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Buick Lacrosse?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (51 complaints, typically around 64,000 miles); electrical (46 complaints, typically around 63,000 miles); stability control (23 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Buick Lacrosse have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 22, 2021 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Buick Lacrosse?
- It is 6th of 15 Lacrosse model years by number of complaints, with 189 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.