Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2011 Buick LaCrosse has 14 NHTSA visibility complaints and 1 visibility-related recall.
14
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2024 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact... |
| Feb 17, 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | When driving in rain and high humidity, the windshield and front windows will often completely fog u... |
| Oct 31, 2021 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Defrost doesn't always work. Can't see too drive when this happens. Thought there was a recall. |
| Oct 14, 2020 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | II CANNOT CONTROL THE DEFROSTER OR FAN CONTROL. THE VIN. NO. SAYS THIS WAS ON RECALL . BUT THE BUICK... |
| Apr 1, 2020 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED ... |
| Feb 4, 2020 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | DEFROST SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, FRONT WINDSHIELD DEFROST SYSTEM FAILS TO CLEAR WINDOW, AND VISI... |
| Sep 11, 2019 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE VEHIC... |
| Apr 30, 2018 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | SUNROOF EXPLODED OUTWARD GOING 70MPH ON INTERSTATE. NO CARS AROUND ME NO BIRDS OR OTHER THINGS. ROAD... |
| Mar 14, 2018 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DEFROST ... |
| Jun 1, 2016 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE HVAC SYSTEM FAILED AND TH... |
| Oct 15, 2014 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | I HAVE ISSUES WITH MY DEFROST SYSTEM IN MY 2011 BUICK LACROSSE WHICH IS CAUSING VISIBILITY ISSUES (S... |
| Jun 5, 2014 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CLIMATE CONTROL FAILED... |
| Nov 1, 2013 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE D... |
| Jan 28, 2011 | VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT | MOONROOF FRONT GLASS OF MY 2011 BUICK LACROSSE EXPLODED OUTWARD WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH ON INTERSTATE... |