2010 BUICK LACROSSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
275
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
73
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 BUICK LACROSSE
The 2010 BUICK LACROSSE has received a total of 275 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR. 73 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (44 complaints), Engine (44 complaints), and Electronic Stability Control Esc (23 complaints).
Recalls for the 2010 BUICK LACROSSE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2010 BUICK LACROSSE, potentially affecting up to 224,277 vehicles.
Recall 21V00F000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 4,271 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 20V764000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 220,006 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 BUICK LACROSSE
275 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
I purchased a vehicle August 2, 2024 from Kingdom auto sales. The car was inspected July 2024 in which it passed shortly after the car wouldn’t go over 40 mph. It would say it’s an over speed. The car runs hot and the parking assist light won’t go off May 25, 2025 I was driving on the highway in the car lost power and the speed was reduced after getting off the highway lost control of the steering wheel due to the stability and hit a guard rail. no reports was made. I contacted the dealership in which I haven’t been contacted and problem not resolved.
I purchased a vehicle August 2, 2024 from Kingdom auto sales. The car was inspected July 2024 in which it passed shortly after the car wouldn’t go over 40 mph. It would say it’s an over speed. The car runs hot and the parking assist light won’t go off May 25, 2025 I was driving on the highway in the car lost power and the speed was reduced after getting off the highway lost control of the steering wheel due to the stability and hit a guard rail. no reports was made. I contacted the dealership in which I haven’t been contacted and problem not resolved.
I purchased a vehicle August 2, 2024 from Kingdom auto sales. The car was inspected July 2024 in which it passed shortly after the car wouldn’t go over 40 mph. It would say it’s an over speed. The car runs hot and the parking assist light won’t go off May 25, 2025 I was driving on the highway in the car lost power and the speed was reduced after getting off the highway lost control of the steering wheel due to the stability and hit a guard rail. no reports was made. I contacted the dealership in which I haven’t been contacted and problem not resolved.
The transmission (randomly) fails to upshift. 1st to 2nd gear. Cold or hot. Start or in morion. Transmission was last serviced at 120,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2010 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH with the A/C activated, there was a loud shattering sound coming from the roof of the vehicle. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and inspected, and the contact became aware that the sunroof had exploded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.
Safety Rating for the 2010 BUICK LACROSSE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 BUICK LACROSSE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 BUICK LACROSSE
General Motors, LLC has issued 73 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
120941001B — AIR BAGS
This informational bulletin provides information on how to determine whether or not an airbag module is counterfeit or not and what to do if a counterfeit airbag is found.
PIC5466B — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
This PI informs dealer that if the Sunroof glass is out of time, sunroof glass motor lost synchronization to refer to the data in GDS2 to verify the glass is in the correct position and if not to perform the Sunroof Motor/Actuator Initialization/Teach Process following Document ID: 3752319.
PIT4945G — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician being unable to program fobs to the vehicle. Technician will need to ensure the key FOB is a new unit and has not been programmed to another vehicle previously.
16NA085 — EQUIPMENT
THis bulletin provides information on new saddle cap design cylinder heads and usage.
GCUS-9-2887 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
12313C - Special Coverage. Bulletin was revised to remove special coverage adjustment for the fuel pump that is now included in Voluntary Emissions Recall 43180. Updates have been made to the Part Information, Service Procedure, and Warranty Transaction Information sections.
PIC5327E — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service Engine Soon Light On
PIP5203B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a service engine soon light on. Technician will find diagnostic trouble codes P0089 and P228D set in the engine control module. This concern could be due to an incorrect intake camshaft or camshaft actuator sprocket. A diagnostic trouble code of...
PI0780A — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of slip or no reverse or 3rd gear, no forward, MIL illuminated, DTC P0776 set.
PIC5322D — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician of a customer concern where the heated seat indicator light is not functioning or the heated seats are not up to operating temperature during a remote vehicle start event. This is normal operation of the heated seat during a remote vehicle start event....
PIP5209C — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician to follow this Preliminary Information if there is a diagnostic trouble code P00C6 and or P228C set and normal Service Information diagnostics didn?t lead to a repair. Technician is to recheck the terminals at the Engine Control module for fit and tension as...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 BUICK LACROSSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK LACROSSE
- 2005 BUICK LACROSSE — 411 complaints
- 2006 BUICK LACROSSE — 383 complaints
- 2007 BUICK LACROSSE — 326 complaints
- 2008 BUICK LACROSSE — 343 complaints
- 2009 BUICK LACROSSE — 146 complaints
- 2010 BUICK LACROSSE (current)
- 2011 BUICK LACROSSE — 241 complaints
- 2012 BUICK LACROSSE — 297 complaints
- 2013 BUICK LACROSSE — 196 complaints
- 2014 BUICK LACROSSE — 89 complaints
- 2015 BUICK LACROSSE — 54 complaints
Other BUICK Models
- BUICK LESABRE — 4,864 total complaints
- BUICK REGAL — 4,444 total complaints
- BUICK ENCLAVE — 3,194 total complaints
- BUICK CENTURY — 2,393 total complaints
- BUICK PARK AVENUE — 1,880 total complaints
- BUICK RENDEZVOUS — 1,795 total complaints
- BUICK LUCERNE — 1,322 total complaints
- BUICK ENCORE — 846 total complaints