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2011 Buick LaCrosse repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 118 repairs.
2011 Buick LaCrosse repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 78 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Buick LaCrosse in California, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201337000 mi | Windshield washer did not work. Nozzles cleaned | ||
| Nov 201341500 mi | Leaking coolant. Water pump was replaced | ||
| Jun 201446000 mi | 2 year old battery died, replaced in warranty. Turn signal lamp in drivers mirror failed. Replaced lamp. Trunk opening was erratic using the switch on the trunk lid. Switch was replaced with what seems to be an improved switch. Seems to work ok now. | ||
| Nov 201660300 miUS $155 | Plastic bypass hose to coolant tank broke. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Dec 201236000 mi | Error code C0035 from loose connector | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States Jul 2012 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jun 201397000 miUS $309 | Engine overheating, fluid noted under front of car, water pump discovered to be nonfunctioning. Oil leak discovered and repaired Timing belt noted to be defective and was replaced | ||
| Feb 2014118000 miUS $462 | Reluctor ring broken | ||
| Aug 2014134900 miUS $160 | Right rear wheel bearing started making noise, several people correctly diagnosed the problem, the part was purchased and replaced by son in law | ||
| Nov 2014143000 miUS $600 | Water pump blew out while driving on expressway | ||
| Apr 2015156300 miUS $280 | Both front wheel bearings, rotors and brake pads | ||
| Nov 2015175000 miUS $100 | Vehicle was overheating, discovered thermostat housing was broken allowing thermostat to flap around inside the housing and ruining the thermostat | ||
| Mar 2016186000 miUS $200 | Steering instability, then car came to grinding stop while driving required tow home. Found bad cv shaft which was replaced and went bad next day again. Rear wheel noise noted. Checked stability of wheels and noted wheel bearings were bad | ||
| Jun 2016195000 miUS $150 | Check engine light showed a problem with bank 2. First tried running fuel injector cleaner through. That didn't work so relaxed spark plug and corresponding pack, that didn't work. Took fuel injector out and cleaned it. While car was on hoist mechanic noticed the right rear coil spring was broken | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Maryland, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 20115000 mi | Display screen is dim on start up. Dash creaks. Must bring car back to leave over night so dealer can duplicate problem. | ||
| Sep 201210000 mi | Rattle coming from seat belt anchor on pasenger's front seat | ||
| Mar 201314000 mi | Carbon deposits on valves.. Check engine light came on. One cylinder lost some compression. The engine valves had to be cleaned and one spark plug replaced. | ||
| Jan 201424300 mi | Replace defective battery | ||
| Sep 201636000 miUS $2388 | Replace day time running lights. Replace water pup assembly. Reseal engine front cover. | ||
| Dec 201637000 mi | Remote not detected, even though the remote was in the car, and as a result, the car would not start. locking and unlocking the car with the remote eventually allowed the car to start. Computer module for this problem was reprogramed. | ||
| Apr 201739000 mi | I have a 2011 Buick Lacrosse with a problem that the local dealership can't seem to diagnose and fix. I have left the car at the dealership several times without a remedy for the following problem. Intermittently, when trying to start the car the dash will indicate "no remote detected" and the car will not start. Sometime after 10 or 15 seconds the car will start, and if not, I depress the open and lock buttons on the remote and the car will start. If this fails, I place the remote in the pocket beneath the cup holders and the car starts. This problem is starting to occur with more frequency, roughly 5 or 6 times a week. I am afraid that at some point, I will not be able to start the car. | ||
| May 201742000 miUS $426 | Keyless transmitters inoperable at times. Dash displays remote not detected and engine will not start. Repair:replace remote control door lock receiver. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 201211000 mi | There was a minor but annoying 'clicking' sound coming from the dash near the radio upon accelertion/deceleration. Reduced but not eliminated. Will have it looked at again next time the car is in for service. | ||
| Aug 201215300 mi | Leaking (minor) seal/front engine cover. Repaired under warrantee. Just brought vehicle back same day picked up. Tech says leaking where shaft enters. The 3.6 uses a gasket and liquid sealent. Hopefully, this is where gasket is as that is easier to determine if fixed. | ||
| May 201425900 mi | Minor oil leak from main seal. | ||
| Jun 201428000 mi | radio hard drive was loosing settings. | ||
| May 201530600 mi | water pump did not pass pressure test sper. Was replaced under warranty/ | ||
| Jun 202146000 mi | Model recall by GM | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Florida, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Nov 20116000 mi | Battery leaked, damaged cables and acid damaged paint (and unspecified) other areas. Took 2 trips due to misdiagnosis, took 14 days to repair due to no parts in SE region, over a week for new part. Lousy diagnosis, repair took too long. | ||
| Jul 201625000 mi | A/C was cutting in and out, took car to the dealer. During the checkout they also found, in addition to the compressor bad, a leak in water pump and right catalytic converter plugged. All items, beyond normal oil change, etc, was covered by the extended warranty (that my wife said I should not have taken) that resulted in (repair less warranty cost) a savings of over $500.00! | ||
| Jul 201728000 miUS $900 | HID headlight unit had to be replaced after the electronics failed. | ||
| Jul 201833000 miUS $957 | Check engine light came on, first check indicated ignition miss fire. Replaced two of six capacitor (discharge) units. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in South Carolina, United States Jan 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jul 201560700 miUS $250 | Radio and Mac was freezing up and when I remote start back up camera would go black | ||
| Aug 201561100 mi | Radio and Mac was freezing up and when I remote start back up camera would go black | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2023 | |||
| Jun 201575000 mi | Replaced leaking water pump. | ||
| Sep 201578000 miUS $20 | Trunk lid would open by itself after car wash or heavy rain. Replaced trunk release switch on trunk lid. | ||
| Jun 201688000 miUS $107 | ABS, traction control, service brake warning lights on. Had broken encoder ring on L/R wheel bearing for ABS system. Replaced wheel bearing hub assembly. | ||
| Dec 2021136210 miUS $721 | Both rear wheel bearing and hub assemblies | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Washington, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201696000 miUS $629 | Water pump was replaced because it was leaking. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Nebraska, United States Oct 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201766000 miUS $150 | Check engine light came on. Dealership pulled the codes and it indicated a problem with the fuel injectors. Dealership recommended a fuel injection cleaning service. That seems to have fixed the problem. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Maryland, United States Feb 2015 - May 2021 | |||
| Feb 201551000 mi | Water pump needed to be replaced. | ||
| Feb 201670000 miUS $935 | Check engine light on. Decarbonized engine and replaced spark plugs. | ||
| Feb 2018109 miUS $1100 | Car was running a little rough and check engine light was on. Spark plugs replaced and 2 coils were replaced. Oil change was done also. | ||
| Jun 2018115000 miUS $603 | Front and rear brakes and pads. Rear rotors. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Maine, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201579000 miUS $200 | Noisy wheel bearings on drivers side. When, so changed both sides. | ||
| Jun 2017136000 miUS $50 | Fuel valve for gas tank vapor control failed and impacted starting after each tank fill - three/four cranks before starting and then rough | ||
| Jun 2018161000 miUS $25 | Replacement of driver's side front wheel bearing due to ABS sensor ring failure. Bearing fine!!! Replaced right a year ago. When first ABS sensor ring failed. Was asked by dealer service writer if it failed when I braked when gong through water? And, both did fail when I entered a water puddle at slow speed and braked. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Illinois, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201460000 mi | Service ABS system notification. Dealer found sensor that needed to be replaced. Fixed under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201671000 miUS $380 | Water pump failure. | ||
| Nov 201672200 miUS $500 | Cooling hose that runs from the radiator under the engine developed leak. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in California, United States Dec 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Dec 201432000 mi | We have had problems with the seats and mirrors not holding the memory. Mirrors will reset after reverse to their own settings. Have mentioned this on previous visits and, knowing warranty is about to expire, we wanted this fixed. | ||
| Jan 2015 | Found oil on garage floor in Nov. Dealer said was the filter so we did an oil change. Oil still leaking in Jan. - back to dealer, they found leak in front engine cover gasket on rt side. This is the 2nd time car has had to have this fixed. Mirrors & seats seem possessed, reset on their own. Car will alert no key present while we are driving. Car will auto-lock itself while you are standing @ the car. Dealer cannot duplicate & car computer shows no history, nothing can be done. | ||
| Jun 201536000 mi | Memory 1 could not be reset when memory 2 was finally used in May. It could not be set or used. We called to have it checked and evaluated and it was discovered it was not reconnected when recall was performed. | ||
| Aug 201536600 mi | Passenger side mirror was not moving when car was put into reverse. Dealer replaced the mirror and paint matched it. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Sep 20135580 mi | remote keyless fob quit working-had to be replaced. | ||
| May 20158460 mi | Electric remote needed to be replaced and reprogrammed all remotes. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Ohio, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Mar 201418000 mi | Leather seat cushion split. Replaced by dealer and covered under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201762000 miUS $850 | Exhaust manifold and pipe leading to catalytic converter needed replacing. | ||
| Apr 201866000 miUS $65 | Oxygen Sensor in Exhaust System needed to be replaced. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Colorado, United States Nov 2010 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Oct 201216200 mi | OEM battery died.... | ||
| Apr 201630200 miUS $100 | repair small leak at the timing case. Lots of seals replaced | ||
| Apr 201736640 miUS $238 | Replaced original battery | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in New York, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 201335000 mi | chrome on door handle worn | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Virginia, United States Dec 2010 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Mar 20113000 mi | left front tire will not hold pressure. Had air replaced with nitrogen; still have problem. Tires were over filled 30 psi. | ||
| May 20115000 mi | Bad bushing on left rear wheel; bushing ordered and was called to have it replaced. However, not all parts were sent and had to be reordered. No follow up by dealer. I did it all. Repair appointment scheduled. | ||
| Jun 20116000 mi | Bushing replaced, noise back after two days. Haven't taken it back to dealer for repair; on my schedule. Resolved the Koon's insurance is going to pay for "key scratches" to my vehicle while left at Koon's for repair. | ||
| Sep 20118000 mi | 2x I had water in the left rear foot well. First time, I thought maybe a bottle of water had spilled. Not so, for the 2nd time there was a 1/4" of water in the well. Repair: Reseal body seam at left roof channel-A post area Knocking noise in right rear when going over bump. Dealer advised that right rear stabilizer link needs to be replaced. Part ordered | ||
| Dec 201112000 mi | Check engine light on: Reprogram for cold start within 10 seconds Remove and reinstall sway bar links in right rear and added lock tite | ||
| Aug 201317000 mi | Puddle of water in foot well behind driver | ||
| Sep 201321000 mi | Both mirrors wouldn't move Rear windows wouldn't open Adaptive head lights wouldn't move | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States Jul 2010 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Sep 20101000 mi | Rear window defrost did not work. | ||
| May 201336000 mi | Park sensor failed | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States Jan 2011 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Mar 20111000 mi | Memory seat module malfunction. When "easy exit" set to on, memory seats would not recall memory positions and/or would move to random positions upon activation (i.e. upon unlocking the car). Memory module was replaced, and the problem went away. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Connecticut, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Apr 20114000 mi | Air conditioner stopped working. Compressor and other sensor replaced. Time in shop due to parts orders that took multiple days. Dealer provided loaner car | ||
| May 20114800 mi | Fuel pump module of engine computer failed. Fuel pump module of engine computer failed. | ||
| Jul 20115700 mi | Car would hesitate before downshifting when accelerator was pushed down sharply for passing. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Ohio, United States May 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Apr 201213500 mi | Replace noisy blower motor. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States Apr 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 20113000 mi | Memory seats for drivers seat worked very erratically. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Aug 20111000 mi | Car sometimes will not start | ||
| Sep 20112000 mi | defective battery | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Virginia, United States Jun 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 20115000 mi | Drivers seat goes back while going down road for no reason | ||
| Jan 20128200 mi | Door panels are loosing their color. White spots are surfacing in the Cocoa color of door panels. Never had any abrasives or cleaning materials put on it. California duster is all. | ||
| Oct 201212300 mi | door Panels having to be replaced again for loosing color. | ||
2011 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Buick LaCrosse in Arizona, United States Jan 2017 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Feb 201751000 mi | AWD system not pumping fluid to rear diff due to bad seals, not sure on the side or if both. Seals and fluid replaced | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Connecticut, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Sep 20101000 mi | New car was delivered with heated steering wheel function not working. Dealer replaced defective wiring harness. Center console made squeeking/popping noise when accelerating or braking. Dealer determined factory had omitted "special tape" from inside console. Dealer installed tape and problem went away. | ||
| Mar 20117000 mi | "Service AFL Lamp" message was appearing on gauge cluster when starting car. AFL refers to Adaptive Front Lighting system. Dealer updated software on that component and problem went away. Squeaky buttons on center console. Also squeaking when accelerating/decelerating hard. Dealer disassembled unit and applied sound-reducing tape. While somewhat better, the problem persists at an annoying level. | ||
| Nov 201573000 miUS $135 | Replaced water pump due to leaking from front cap seal and replaced serp belt due to coolant contamination from leak. | ||
| Jun 201682000 miUS $665 | Check engine light on dash. Code P0420. found bank 1 cat converter insufficient. Replaced right rear cat converter and seals. Serivce stabilitrac and service brake assist lights would show intermittently. C0035 stored in ebcm. Found left front sensor ring is cracked and damaged sensor. Replaced left side front wheel bearing and speed sensor. | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 20108300 mi | Steering column adjustment lever very hard to lock - replaced steering column - problem resolved 120V outlet not working - loose wire found - | ||
| Jan 201233000 mi | Delamination of materials on driver side door | ||
| Jul 201249000 mi | Nav always starts with caution warning and requires OK to be pushed. In addition, address entries are no longer saved or can be deleted after shutting off engine & power. Easy Exit seat doesn't work for memory position #2 AFL warning display upon engine start. Dealer reprogammed, and changed components | ||
| Aug 201250000 mi | Dealer found Service bulletin to remedy Nav system problems. | ||
| Mar 201361000 mi | Whine was heard from drivetrain. Dealer determined and replaced the prop shaft bearing under warrenty. | ||
| Aug 201375000 miUS $259 | Battery leading acid and had to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 201376000 miUS $90 | Positive battery cable was damaged by battery leak | ||
| Buick LaCrosse in Alberta, Canada Jul 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jul 20126200 mi | Misaligned trim at top rear door. Doors realigned but trim still out of whack. | ||
2011 Buick LaCrosse 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Buick LaCrosse in Maryland, United States Mar 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Jul 201212300 mi | Tire pressure sensor reading. | ||
| Sep 201327000 mi | check engine light | ||
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