2011 BUICK LACROSSE Unknown Or Other Problems
12 NHTSA complaints on file
Unknown Or Other Issues in the 2011 BUICK LACROSSE
12 unknown or other complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Unknown Or Other Complaints
#07-06-04-019F: Intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL} Illuminated, OTC Pl':1.~J with Reduced Engine Power (Repair Instrument Panel (IP) to Body Harness Connector). Lost power on I-84 and had to cross over the right lane because I had no power, barely missing a rear end collision.
The brakes are getting stuck on while I am driving. The most recent occurrence happened while I was on the highway. The car would not accelerate, the whole system was shaking, there was no safe space for me to pull over. This vehicle has a recall for this exact problem but from what the dealer is saying, not my VIN. I find it hard to believe that this has occurred and it is unrelated to a previous recall for faulty brakes on 2011 Buick LaCrosse. Since this incident, the abs light has been on and another dash light has been on. My mechanic believes the brakes getting too hot may have lead to further damage to the abs sensor.
Waiting for recall to be repaired. Local dealer indicated unable to get parts.
I noticed today as I was stopped at a red light with my foot on brake the vehicle was kinda jumping like it was trying to go while foot was on brake. I drove a little further and the service stabilitrak light came on followed by the reduced engine power. The car proceeded to die in the middle of a busy street. After a few minutes it did restart and I was able to get it home. This seems to be a common problem with 2011 buick lacrosse. Ihave seen several complaints about this same issue.
STABILITRACK SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON
DRIVER CANNOT SEE ROAD WHICH WINDSHIELD STAYS FOGGED UP WHEN DRIVING AND WILL NOT DEFOG THIS IS A DANGER FOR IT COULD CAUSE IT LED TO CRASHES WINDSHIELD AND BACK WINDOW REMAINS FOGGED UP WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING IN TRAFFIC I WAS JUST MADE AWARE THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS AND NEED THIS TAKEN CARE OF ASAP THANKS
WHEN IN MOTION A/C DOESN'T REALLY WORK, IT RARELY COOLS OFF AND DOESN'T WORK WHEN CAR IS STOPPED. DEFROSTER FOGS UP WINDOWS TO WHERE YOU CAN'T SEE AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. A/C BLOWS OUT HOT AIR BUT IT'S CHARGED.
TWICE AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS, MY CAR WAS OILS NOT START AT THE PUMP. EACH TIME I HAD TO WAIT SEVERAL MINUTES BEFORE IT WOULD ACTUALLY START. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED, I WAITED, IT STARTED THEN IMMEDIATELY QUIT AGAIN. THERE IS A VERY HARD START WHEN IT ATTEMPTS TO START AS WELL. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THEN IMMEDIATELY WENT OFF. I TOOK THE CAR DIRECTLY TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT HAD TO REMAIN RUNNING UNTIL THEY COULD GET IT IN. THIS WAS 540P ON FRIDAY, MAY 25TH BEFORE A HOLIDAY.
I HAVE ISSUES WITH THE A/C IT DOES IT'S OWN THING AT TIMES. THE A/C FAN NEVER HAS BLOWN STRONG. IT'S LIKE THE DUCK WORK IS OBSTRUCTED SOME HOW. SITTING STILL AT TIMES THE A/C DOES NOT BLOW COLD AT ALL UNTIL YOU MOVE THEN IT STARTS TO BLOW COOL. AT TIMES A SMALL PART OF THE COOL AT TIMES SMALL AMOUNTS OF AIR SEEPS THROUGH THE DEFROSTER AND FOGS UP THE WINDSHIELD ESPECIALLY AT NIGHTS.
THIS VEHICLE STALLS/CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT CAN OCCUR WHILE DRIVING OR TAKING OFF FROM A STAND STILL. IT MAINTAINS A STORED HISTORY CODE P0014 AND AFTER SERVICE WILL REAPPEAR. ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA. BUICK HAS A NOTICE ABOUT THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND THAT HAS TO BE REPROGRAMED FOR THAT VEHICLE MODEL AND MY VIN NUMBER FALLS WITHIN THAT BULLETIN. THE PROBLEM IS THAT IT DOESN'T WORK AND THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AT A MOMENTS NOTICE. RIGHT NOW I'M AFRAID THAT MY LIFE OR SOMEONE ELSE IS IR REAL DANGER. UNFORTUNATELY I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE. WHILE SEARCHING FOR A SOLUTION I FOUND NUMEROUS OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM/ SAME COMPLAINT. I HOPE IT DOESN'T TAKE THE LOSS OF LIFE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE.
THE TRUCK POPS ALL THE WAY OPEN/UP WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF OR WHILE I AM DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED. IT HAS HAPPENED SO MANY TIMES BUT I CAN NOT DUPLICATE IT SO I CAN GET IT FIXED BY GM.
WHEN TURNING LEFT AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, MY CAR LOST POWER AND I WASN'T SURE I WAS GOING TO MAKE IT AROUND THE CORNER. AFTER A FEW SECONDS MY CAR REGAINED POWER. 45 MINUTES LATER, I MADE A RIGHT TURN INTO HEAVY TRAFFIC AND THEN FELT A SUDDEN LURCH. I LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND SAW THAT MY TRUNK HAD POPPED OPEN. I MANAGED TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY, PARKED THE CAR AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. I GOT OUT, CLOSED THE TRUNK, GOT BACK IN THE CAR, AND FASTENED MY SEATBELT. BEFORE I COULD CLOSE THE DOOR, THE TRUNK POPPED OPEN AGAIN. THIS OCCURRED THREE TIMES BEFORE THE TRUNK FINALLY STAYED CLOSED. A FEW MINUTES LATER, I PARKED THE CAR, OPENED THE DOOR, STARTED TO GET OUT AND THE WARNING CHIME SOUNDED. I GOT BACK IN AND SAW THAT THE ON THE CONSOLE SHIFT LEVER THAT INDICATES...
Other 2011 BUICK LACROSSE Problem Areas
Engine
29 complaints
Electrical System
25 complaints
Suspension
25 complaints
Power Train
18 complaints
Service Brakes
17 complaints
Visibilitywiper
14 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Air Bags
9 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
9 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
9 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Structurebody
7 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
5 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemadashill Start Assistclutch Solenoid
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Lane Departure Assist
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint