Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Buick LaCrosse has 4 recalls, 167 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
167
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
20V764000
SUSPENSION:REAR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registe...
21V00F000
SUSPENSION:REAR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registe...
14V447000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SR...
11V149000
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BUICK LACROSSE AND CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MO...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Buick Lacrosse 4 DR AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2025 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | When going around town or on the highway the steering wheel will start shaking badly and when going ... |
| Jul 22, 2024 | SUSPENSION,VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while attempting to use the defroste... |
| May 28, 2024 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact... |
| Jan 22, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | #07-06-04-019F: Intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL} Illuminated, OTC Pl':1.~J with Reduced... |
| Jun 30, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | I was driving down the highway and when I went to apply my brakes the pedal completely broke off. It... |
| Mar 20, 2023 | STEERING | Car lost all steering while driving down the road |
| Feb 17, 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | When driving in rain and high humidity, the windshield and front windows will often completely fog u... |
| Feb 9, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2011 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, it started ... |
| Dec 25, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | The brakes are getting stuck on while I am driving. The most recent occurrence happened while I was ... |
| Sep 7, 2022 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Mar 10, 2022 | SEAT BELTS,AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a complete, his ... |
| Feb 8, 2022 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at 45... |
| Feb 1, 2022 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car been smelling like gas for awhile engine light pop on and off. My car will not start I have repl... |
| Jan 2, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the engine misfired while driving at... |
| Nov 5, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Waiting for recall to be repaired. Local dealer indicated unable to get parts. |
| Oct 31, 2021 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Defrost doesn't always work. Can't see too drive when this happens. Thought there was a recall. |
| Oct 29, 2021 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Sep 15, 2021 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: ... |
| Jul 15, 2021 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2011 Buick LaCrosse. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaig... |
| Jul 12, 2021 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I noticed today as I was stopped at a red light with my foot on brake the vehicle was kinda jumping ... |