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2011 Buick LaCrosse Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Buick LaCrosse has 20 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Buick LaCrosse

Electrical
28
Suspension
26
Engine
20
Powertrain
18
Visibility
14
Other
13
Steering
12
Airbags
10
Brakes
7
Seats
7
Structure
5
Speed Control
3

20

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 2, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the engine misfired while driving at...
Mar 5, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALL...
Dec 25, 2019ENGINEOUR FAMILY'S 2011 BUICK LACROSSE ONLY HAS 57K MILES ON IT, AND THE ENGINE ALREADY HAS PERMANENT IRRE...
Jan 22, 2019ENGINEI WAS GOING 50 MILES AN HOUR DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION AND STABILITRAK CAME ON...
Sep 18, 2018ENGINETAKATA RECALL MY BUICK LACROSSE ONE TIME GOING DOWN THE ROAD OUT OF THE BLUE IT DONE ENGINE POWER RE...
Mar 30, 2018ENGINEPOWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE IT HAS EXCESS PLAY IN THE CANSHAFT.
Oct 16, 2017ENGINEEXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, PISTON AND PISTON RINGS. BURNING 3-4 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 2000 OR LESS MIL...
Sep 18, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED....
Aug 19, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED ...
May 12, 2017ENGINEENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED WHILE BEGINNING TO EXIT FROM AN EIGHT LANE HIGHWAY (680). COULDN'T RESTART. ...
Oct 26, 2016ENGINE2011 BUICK LACROSSE (60,000 MILES - PROPERLY MAINTAINED BY 73 YEAR OLD MAN) BROKE DOWN ON INTERSTATE...
Sep 16, 2014ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPERELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ALLOWS WINDSHIELD TO BECOME FOGGED OVER AND I CANNOT SEE TO DRIVE ...
Jul 1, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEH...
Jun 20, 2013ENGINEWHEN DRIVING OVER A BUMP OR TURNING CAR WILL SOMETIMES SHUT OFF AND THE STEERING WILL LOCK UP. *TR
Jan 27, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2011 BUICK LACROSSE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED S...
Mar 13, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED HE ATTEMPTED TO STA...
Jul 5, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTHE 2011 BUICK LACROSSE WITH A 3.6 HAD POPPING SOUND UPON STARTING WHEN CAR WAS 5 DAYS OLD; BROUGHT ...
Jun 1, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE DR...
Feb 11, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ...
Aug 11, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. T...

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