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2013 Buick Lacrosse Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jul 15, 2026
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2013 Buick Lacrosse, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

54
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2013 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced starting failures and was taken to Piedmont Tire & Auto, where the battery was replaced. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and felt like the vehicle had struck a bump, and the steering locked up. The vehicle was taken back to Piedmont Tire & Auto, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS wheel speed sensor ring on the passenger’s side rear wheel bearing had fractured, and the passenger’s side rear wheel bearing and hub assembly were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start, and the ignition key became stuck in the ignition switch. The contact jump-started the vehicle, which released the ignition key from the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed back to Piedmont Tire & Auto, where the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then diagnosed with an electrical shorted starter and blown main fuses. The starter and the main fuse assembly were replaced; however, the failure recurred weeks later. The vehicle was again towed to Piedmont Tire & Auto and was being diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact about unknown related recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 76,490.

NHTSA ID 11750562 · filed Jul 15, 2026

My vehicles started experiencing a Service Power Steering Code and Service Stabilitrak warning after I Replaced my Sway Bar Bushings and Sway Bar Links and Started Giving Me A Code On My Scan Tool Of CO55C:00, and Lost Of Communication With Electronic Brake Module(UO121:00) Code. I Also Have A Multi-Axis Acceleration Sensor Code. Power Steering Module, When I Disconnect my Battery Completely It May Delete Itself and my Steering Sometimes Returns, but If I Relearn/Recalibrate The Steering Angle Sensor and Clear The Codes With My Scan Tool My Steering Will Return. It Has No Specific Road Conditions, Speed, or Turns That Makes It Return, It Just Picks and Chooses When It Wants To Come On. I Checked All My Grounds, Wires, and Connectors For Corrosion or Other Damage. I Have Had An Alignment Twice and That Doesn’t Fix It Either. I Know This Same Issue Was A Recall On Other Models. Please Contact Me Back So My Issue Can Be Resolved. Thanks and Have A Blessed Day. I Have Been Trying Everything To Figure Out The Issue and My Car Has Been Sitting Since Mid December and She Only Has 94310 Miles On My Buick.

NHTSA ID 11741241 · filed Jun 1, 2026
All 54 reports naming electrical

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

31
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Today is 8.26.2025, I took this car back and left it w/dealership: Let them figure it out! I told them 0ne month after purchase this car is constantly EMPTY with no/Oil. I should not be getting oil changes this often. "Oh, it just burns more Oil and you bought a USED car"...Months later I hear smalls sounds, engine light comes on, then goes away, smoke begans to continue spreading behind the BUMPER building a permanent black spot on bumper! It smells, from time to time, plus car feels sluggish when driving past 50mph almost SCARED it will cut off** Now, I gather my funds that I don't have to SPEND (CASH) no CREDITCARD and I proceed to BELLE TIRE! I am on file within their system. (Receipts) They do what they do... apparently no Leaks. But the car is burning too much oil!! too Fast! "Keep an Eye on your Levels"... hmmm* I also got a MAINTENANCE TUNE-UP on my next visit. So far roughly $2000 has been SPENT towards this VEHICLE (Buick). (New Battery also) plus AAA Cost *I have a Membership* Now time continues to move forward this car KNOCKING,CLOUDS of SMOKE, In the car, Outside the car, Around the Car, thru the vents, PULLING, STAHLING, KNOCKING, CLUNCK,CLUNCK,; EMBARASSING!!! My son and I, Oh no... *We the Meat Inside a Barbecue Grill* DROP OFF/ASAP (pulled over Called AAA). (7/24/2024 - 8/25/2025)Owned this car 1Yr!! I need a New Car they wont give me one...I made every monthly payment On time all by WESTERN UNION (receipts). I go into the same store each month 19th -22nd and PAY. They don't want to TRADE-IN either*

NHTSA ID 11683040 · filed Aug 26, 2025

Well the belt tensioner and the hybrid motor Drive Motor Performance and Hybrid Power train Control Module Requested MIL Illumination Yes not just any mechanic can work on the car because of the hybrid system is to much voltage And the check engine light came on the car

NHTSA ID 11676340 · filed Jul 26, 2025
All 31 reports naming engine

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

27
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

On May 7th, I was informed the cause of load roaring noise was due to the failure of 2 front wheel bearing. After the work was completed I was informed both rear wheel bearings would need to be replaced. Four wheel bearings failed simultaneously. Yes the car is parked at the dealership and available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Potential for Accidents: Wheel Disengagement: The Buick dealership technician confirmed four wheel bearing needed to be replaced at the same time. One bad bearing would allow me the driver to possibly control the car until it is safely out of traffic. Four failed wheel bearings could cause the driver to lose all control of the vehicle and or the wheels to disengage from the vehicle which has the potential for serious injury or death. A disengaged wheel could fly off and cause harm to other drivers or pedestrians, or the driver themselves could lose control and crash. Yes, the service department at the Buick dealer confirmed four wheel bearings failed on May 7th. Yes I received another inspection from an independent auto repair servicer. No the vehicle has routine maintenance and a state inspection without any warnings of the need for four new wheel bearings.

NHTSA ID 11660643 · filed May 13, 2025

The contact owned a 2013 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware of a failure with the suspension. The contact stated that front and rear ends of the vehicle were lowered, and the vehicle was drifting. Additionally, the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a failure with the suspension and electrical system which needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.

NHTSA ID 11596261 · filed Jun 24, 2024
All 27 reports naming suspension

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

24
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

My vehicles started experiencing a Service Power Steering Code and Service Stabilitrak warning after I Replaced my Sway Bar Bushings and Sway Bar Links and Started Giving Me A Code On My Scan Tool Of CO55C:00, and Lost Of Communication With Electronic Brake Module(UO121:00) Code. I Also Have A Multi-Axis Acceleration Sensor Code. Power Steering Module, When I Disconnect my Battery Completely It May Delete Itself and my Steering Sometimes Returns, but If I Relearn/Recalibrate The Steering Angle Sensor and Clear The Codes With My Scan Tool My Steering Will Return. It Has No Specific Road Conditions, Speed, or Turns That Makes It Return, It Just Picks and Chooses When It Wants To Come On. I Checked All My Grounds, Wires, and Connectors For Corrosion or Other Damage. I Have Had An Alignment Twice and That Doesn’t Fix It Either. I Know This Same Issue Was A Recall On Other Models. Please Contact Me Back So My Issue Can Be Resolved. Thanks and Have A Blessed Day. I Have Been Trying Everything To Figure Out The Issue and My Car Has Been Sitting Since Mid December and She Only Has 94310 Miles On My Buick.

NHTSA ID 11741241 · filed Jun 1, 2026

I lost all steering control and lost control

NHTSA ID 11676991 · filed Jul 29, 2025
All 24 reports naming steering

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

11
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Well the belt tensioner and the hybrid motor Drive Motor Performance and Hybrid Power train Control Module Requested MIL Illumination Yes not just any mechanic can work on the car because of the hybrid system is to much voltage And the check engine light came on the car

NHTSA ID 11676340 · filed Jul 26, 2025

My breaks keep injecting off my 2013 Buick Lacrosse while driving, ruining my break calipers. Have gotten fixed 3 times. Car is currently not able to drive.

NHTSA ID 11544068 · filed Sep 12, 2023
All 11 reports naming powertrain (other)

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The "auto stop" on my car, when I was at stoplights or stop signs, would not automatically restart. The engine failed to start again when stopped in "idle"..

NHTSA ID 11580275 · filed Mar 31, 2024

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE GAS CAP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED HE HAD THE REPAIRS COMPLETED BUT SHORTLY AFTER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE STATIONARY AT A GAS STATION, HE BECAME AWARE OF A FUEL STAIN UNDER THE GAS CAP. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER CAPITOL BUICK GMC (909 CAPITOL EXPRESSWAY AUTO MALL, SAN JOSE, CA 95136, (408) 445-2500) AND THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 83,000.

NHTSA ID 11387226 · filed Jan 8, 2021
All 9 reports naming fuel system

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

7
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

IN 2018 THE AIR WENT OUT IN THE VEHICLE AND THEN THE ABS LIGHT CANE ON. A FEW DAYS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS DISPLAYED AND THEN THE NEXT DAY THE BATTERY COMPLETELY DIED. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND HAD IT FIXED. THEY SAID THAT BATTERY WAS MISSING A CELL AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY, FIXED THE AIR CONDITIONING BASICALLY FIXED ALL ISSUES. FAST FORWARD TO A YEAR TO THE DATE THE SAME ISSUE STARTED AGAIN IN THAT ORDER. THE CAR HAS OFFICIALLY CUT OFF AND I SEARCHED AND THERE ARE NO OPEN RECALLS COMING UP FOR MY VIN NUMBER.

NHTSA ID 11270145 · filed Oct 22, 2019

POWER DROP ,ENGINE STOP RUN AS YOU GO DOWN THE ROAD AT NIGHT,EVERYTHING SHUT DOWN IT TAKE FIFTEEN MINUTE TO RESTART, THE STEERING JERK AND THE DID NO WORK ITS WAS LOCK THAT WAS AT 35 MILES HOUR.TOOK ITS IN TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG ITS WAS DIAGNOSTIC WITH BCM MALFUNCTION,LOW VOLTAGE OF COMMUNICATION ANDEPROM ERRORS,MULTIPLE CODES.ON THE HIGHWAY AND TURNING

NHTSA ID 11209786 · filed May 24, 2019

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

Failed component is the passenger airbag presence module. Failure of the presence module compromises the deployment of airbags. Failure of airbag confirmed by Vetter-McGill Chevrolet, Three Rivers, Michigan. Module component failure confirmed by Chevrolet dealer. Passenger airbag warning light prompted appointment with Chevrolet dealer to determine why the passenger airbag warning light was illuminated. Upon inspection and testing,Vetter-McGill determined the passenger airbag presence module failed, rendering the airbags inoperative. They also stated that replacement part is no longer available from GM due to its manufacture being discontinued. How is an auto manufacturer allowed to discontinue a vital safety component, rendering the vehicle undriveable due to potential risk of serious injury, or worse, in the event of a collision?

NHTSA ID 11607133 · filed Aug 7, 2024

I was driving and service power steering message came on and all of a sudden my steering wheel got so hard i couldn't even turn my wheel it was so hard to pull over i put my hazard lights on so i could let traffic know im having trouble with my car it happened 3times the first time 2020 second time 2021 and 2022

NHTSA ID 11465675 · filed May 23, 2022

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE DEFROSTERS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. IT SEEMS MOISTURE IS BEING BROUGHT IN FROM OUTSIDE AND FOGGING UP THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLES POOR DEFROSTERS BECAME A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN DRIVING THRU THE LAST SNOW STORM. VISIBILITY WAS EXTREMELY POOR. I HAD TO LEAN OVER AND PEAK THRU THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD NEAR THE BOTTOM TO GET MINIMAL SIGHT. LIKE I SAID, IT WAS ALWAYS AN ISSUE, BUT WHEN YOU REALLY NEED DEFROSTERS, YOU DON'T HAVE ANY.

NHTSA ID 11152376 · filed Nov 19, 2018

INSIDE WE WENT TO DISCUSS TERMS. SALESMAN " THIS VEHICLE IS A CBG/CPO, 2 WARRANTIES, IT'S LIKE BUYING A NEW CAR!" HE INSISTED YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO FIND A LACROSSE TOURING, AND WITH THESE WARRANTIES WE GUARANTEE THIS VEHICLE.ONE OWNER,NO ACCIDENTS. FINANCE MANAGER WASN'T PROFESSIONAL! MY CAR WASN'T DETAILED, & HAD SOME MINOR CHIP'S! SALESMAN SAID, BRING IT BACK. SUNDAY 3/19/2017, I'M READING OVER MY CONTRACT ONLY TO FIND OUT 1ST PAYMENT DUE NEXT DAY. THEN GO LOOK OVER THE CAR LIKE SALESMAN SAID TO SEE WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE. PAINT CHIPPED ON DOOR, PAINT BADLY CHIPPED ON BUMPER, CLEAR COAT ISSUE'S, FRONT WINDSHIELD ENTIRE TOP BUBBLING, LOOKS LIKE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, CONSOLE PEELING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS NEED TO BE REPLACED, MOLD ON TOP OF WINDOW FRAMES. IT TOOK (4) APPOINTMENTS/TRIPS TO GET MY VEHICLE IN FOR 1ST SERVICE! 4TH TRIP SUCCESS. THEY HAD SAID VEHICLE FOR A MONTH! WHEN I RECEIVED MY CAR BACK IT HAD MORE DAMAGE THAN WHEN I LEFT IT! NOW "FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BOTTOM IS TORN, REPAIRS NOT FINISHED! MUST ORDER SEAT COVER AND AGAIN TO COMPLETE REPAIRS. GET MY VEHICLE BACK AGAIN. THEY'VE HAD MY CAR MORE THAN I @ 4TH PYMNT! BOTTOM FRONT OF GRILL BROKEN, SAGGING PAINT IN FRONT, SAGGING PAINT REAR, OVER SPRAY IN DOOR JAM RIGHT PASSENGER, REPLACE "WINDSHIELD WIPERS! TOTAL TRIPS TO DEALERSHIP (8)! OVIOUS THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN A ACCIDENT! WHOMEVER WAS DRIVING IT AT THE DEALERSHIP HIDE IT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME, "ONE OWNER CAR, NO ACCIDENTS! THIS VEHICLE HAS A NEW RIGHT HEADLIGHT, I ONLY RECENTLY FOUND OUT IT'S HAD (19) SERVICES; IN WHICH (3) WERE FRONT END ALIGNMENTS! BODY SHOP, SAID, NEW HEADLAMP, BROKEN GRILL, SAGGING PAINT, FRONT AND REAR WITH OVER SPRAY "NOT ONLY BAD REPAIRS/PAINTING" VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN A ACCIDENT! THE DEALERSHIP SAID TO ME, THIS IS A OLD CAR, WHAT DO YOU EXPECT! WHEN I PURCHASED IT NEW CAR WITH (3) WARRANTIES THEY WERE SELLING.

NHTSA ID 11063100 · filed Jan 16, 2018

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

ABS TRACK LIGHT ON GOT ALIGNMENT STILL ON NOW HUB BEARING AND STRUT NEED TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA ID 11362213 · filed Oct 1, 2020

INSIDE WE WENT TO DISCUSS TERMS. SALESMAN " THIS VEHICLE IS A CBG/CPO, 2 WARRANTIES, IT'S LIKE BUYING A NEW CAR!" HE INSISTED YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO FIND A LACROSSE TOURING, AND WITH THESE WARRANTIES WE GUARANTEE THIS VEHICLE.ONE OWNER,NO ACCIDENTS. FINANCE MANAGER WASN'T PROFESSIONAL! MY CAR WASN'T DETAILED, & HAD SOME MINOR CHIP'S! SALESMAN SAID, BRING IT BACK. SUNDAY 3/19/2017, I'M READING OVER MY CONTRACT ONLY TO FIND OUT 1ST PAYMENT DUE NEXT DAY. THEN GO LOOK OVER THE CAR LIKE SALESMAN SAID TO SEE WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE. PAINT CHIPPED ON DOOR, PAINT BADLY CHIPPED ON BUMPER, CLEAR COAT ISSUE'S, FRONT WINDSHIELD ENTIRE TOP BUBBLING, LOOKS LIKE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, CONSOLE PEELING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS NEED TO BE REPLACED, MOLD ON TOP OF WINDOW FRAMES. IT TOOK (4) APPOINTMENTS/TRIPS TO GET MY VEHICLE IN FOR 1ST SERVICE! 4TH TRIP SUCCESS. THEY HAD SAID VEHICLE FOR A MONTH! WHEN I RECEIVED MY CAR BACK IT HAD MORE DAMAGE THAN WHEN I LEFT IT! NOW "FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BOTTOM IS TORN, REPAIRS NOT FINISHED! MUST ORDER SEAT COVER AND AGAIN TO COMPLETE REPAIRS. GET MY VEHICLE BACK AGAIN. THEY'VE HAD MY CAR MORE THAN I @ 4TH PYMNT! BOTTOM FRONT OF GRILL BROKEN, SAGGING PAINT IN FRONT, SAGGING PAINT REAR, OVER SPRAY IN DOOR JAM RIGHT PASSENGER, REPLACE "WINDSHIELD WIPERS! TOTAL TRIPS TO DEALERSHIP (8)! OVIOUS THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN A ACCIDENT! WHOMEVER WAS DRIVING IT AT THE DEALERSHIP HIDE IT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME, "ONE OWNER CAR, NO ACCIDENTS! THIS VEHICLE HAS A NEW RIGHT HEADLIGHT, I ONLY RECENTLY FOUND OUT IT'S HAD (19) SERVICES; IN WHICH (3) WERE FRONT END ALIGNMENTS! BODY SHOP, SAID, NEW HEADLAMP, BROKEN GRILL, SAGGING PAINT, FRONT AND REAR WITH OVER SPRAY "NOT ONLY BAD REPAIRS/PAINTING" VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN A ACCIDENT! THE DEALERSHIP SAID TO ME, THIS IS A OLD CAR, WHAT DO YOU EXPECT! WHEN I PURCHASED IT NEW CAR WITH (3) WARRANTIES THEY WERE SELLING.

NHTSA ID 11063100 · filed Jan 16, 2018

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

My breaks keep injecting off my 2013 Buick Lacrosse while driving, ruining my break calipers. Have gotten fixed 3 times. Car is currently not able to drive.

NHTSA ID 11544068 · filed Sep 12, 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and she heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive to her destination. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the generator control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

NHTSA ID 11434138 · filed Sep 23, 2021

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

A 5 INCH PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF THE WHEEL RESULTING IN DAMAGING THE TIRE AND CAUSING SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. THIS PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF FROM THE INSIDE SECTION OF THE WHEEL, WHICH FACES THE ENGINE BAY, RULING OUT THE FACT THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY DEBRIS OR IMPACT FROM A CURB OR ROAD. THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL, SUCH AS WARPED TIRES OR DENTS OR DINGS ON THE WHEEL, WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE IF THE DAMAGE WAS CAUSED DUE TO ROAD HAZARD. AS CAN BE SEEN FROM THE PICTURES THE DAMAGE COULD ONLY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY STRUCTURAL ISSUES WITH THE WHEEL.

NHTSA ID 10785743 · filed Oct 23, 2015

A FOUR TO SIX INCH PIECE IF METAL BROKE OFF FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL (RIM) OF THE CAR, WITHOUT ANY EXTERNAL IMPACT (POT HOLE OR CURB). THIS RESULTED IN THE RIM PIERCING THE TIRE AND BLOWING ITS SIDE WALLS. THIS COLLAPSE (DAMAGE) OCCURRED FROM THE INSIDE SECTION OF THE WHEEL (THE SIDE FACING THE ENGINE BAY) FURTHER INDICATING THAT IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN CAUSED DUE TO THE CAR HITTING A CURB. FURTHER THERE WAS NO DAMAGE (BENT RIM OR SOMETHING SIMILAR) TO THE REST OF WHEEL AND RIM WHICH WOULD HAVE INDICATED A COLLAPSE DUE TO THE WHEEL HITTING AN OBJECT ON THE PAVEMENT. THE LARGE PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF FROM THE RIM DUE TO STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCY IN THE RIM, WHICH THEN RESULTED IN THE TIRE BLOWING UP AND CAUSING A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN.

NHTSA ID 10765189 · filed Sep 18, 2015

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

INSIDE WE WENT TO DISCUSS TERMS. SALESMAN " THIS VEHICLE IS A CBG/CPO, 2 WARRANTIES, IT'S LIKE BUYING A NEW CAR!" HE INSISTED YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO FIND A LACROSSE TOURING, AND WITH THESE WARRANTIES WE GUARANTEE THIS VEHICLE.ONE OWNER,NO ACCIDENTS. FINANCE MANAGER WASN'T PROFESSIONAL! MY CAR WASN'T DETAILED, & HAD SOME MINOR CHIP'S! SALESMAN SAID, BRING IT BACK. SUNDAY 3/19/2017, I'M READING OVER MY CONTRACT ONLY TO FIND OUT 1ST PAYMENT DUE NEXT DAY. THEN GO LOOK OVER THE CAR LIKE SALESMAN SAID TO SEE WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE. PAINT CHIPPED ON DOOR, PAINT BADLY CHIPPED ON BUMPER, CLEAR COAT ISSUE'S, FRONT WINDSHIELD ENTIRE TOP BUBBLING, LOOKS LIKE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, CONSOLE PEELING, WINDSHIELD WIPERS NEED TO BE REPLACED, MOLD ON TOP OF WINDOW FRAMES. IT TOOK (4) APPOINTMENTS/TRIPS TO GET MY VEHICLE IN FOR 1ST SERVICE! 4TH TRIP SUCCESS. THEY HAD SAID VEHICLE FOR A MONTH! WHEN I RECEIVED MY CAR BACK IT HAD MORE DAMAGE THAN WHEN I LEFT IT! NOW "FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BOTTOM IS TORN, REPAIRS NOT FINISHED! MUST ORDER SEAT COVER AND AGAIN TO COMPLETE REPAIRS. GET MY VEHICLE BACK AGAIN. THEY'VE HAD MY CAR MORE THAN I @ 4TH PYMNT! BOTTOM FRONT OF GRILL BROKEN, SAGGING PAINT IN FRONT, SAGGING PAINT REAR, OVER SPRAY IN DOOR JAM RIGHT PASSENGER, REPLACE "WINDSHIELD WIPERS! TOTAL TRIPS TO DEALERSHIP (8)! OVIOUS THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN A ACCIDENT! WHOMEVER WAS DRIVING IT AT THE DEALERSHIP HIDE IT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME, "ONE OWNER CAR, NO ACCIDENTS! THIS VEHICLE HAS A NEW RIGHT HEADLIGHT, I ONLY RECENTLY FOUND OUT IT'S HAD (19) SERVICES; IN WHICH (3) WERE FRONT END ALIGNMENTS! BODY SHOP, SAID, NEW HEADLAMP, BROKEN GRILL, SAGGING PAINT, FRONT AND REAR WITH OVER SPRAY "NOT ONLY BAD REPAIRS/PAINTING" VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN A ACCIDENT! THE DEALERSHIP SAID TO ME, THIS IS A OLD CAR, WHAT DO YOU EXPECT! WHEN I PURCHASED IT NEW CAR WITH (3) WARRANTIES THEY WERE SELLING.

NHTSA ID 11063100 · filed Jan 16, 2018

COMPLETE BLACKOUT OF MONITOR (NAVIGATION SCREEN) INCLUDING REAR VIEW CAMERA WHILE WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS AND HAPPENED ONCE DURING STARTUP OF VEHICLE. SOMETIMES BEFORE BLACKOUT VERTICAL LINES APPEAR. ESTIMATED TIME OF BLACKOUT HAS LASTED MORE THAN ONE MINUTE AND I HAVE HAD TO PULL OVER UNTIL IT APPEARS. I HAVE HAD PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE WHO HAVE WITNESSED THIS OCCURRENCE. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE MAYBE 2 OR 3 TIMES TO THE BUICK DEALERSHIP, THE LAST TIME THEY REPLACED THE FULL MONITOR, AS THEY COULD NOT FIND WHAT WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING AND EVEN WORSE BECAUSE ITS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY. I AM GOING TO THE BUICK DEALERSHIP TOMORROW ABOUT THIS AND A NEW PROBLEM WITH THE SEATS NOT HEATING UP, WHICH WAS NEVER A PROBLEM UNTIL THE SCREEN BLANKED OUT ONE NIGHT. I'M SUSPICIOUS IF THIS IS RELATED TO WHATEVER IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM WITH THE MONITOR. THERE MAY BE SOME WIRING/COMPUTER/TECHNICAL GLITCH WHICH NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED. I HOPE THE NHSA WILL INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE, AS I CONSIDER IT A SAFETY HAZARD. A RESPONSE BACK WOULD BE APPRECIATED.

NHTSA ID 11052853 · filed Dec 6, 2017

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

RADIO AND DASH COMPONENTS CUT OUT AND GO BLACK. THEN WHEN THEY COME.BACK ON A SERVICE BATTERY MESSAGE COMES ON THE DISPLAY BUT GOES AWAY WITHING A SECOND OR TWO. AND THE POWER STEERING WILL STOP WHILE ALL THIS IS HAPPENING IF TURNING

NHTSA ID 11252093 · filed Aug 28, 2019

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

ON JUNE 7, 2018, I PURCHASE 4 TIRES THAT WERE SUPPOSED TO LAST 40,000 MILES. THE ODOMETER IN MY CAR READ 68,832 MILES. ON OCTOBER 16, 2019, I HAD A FLAT IN ONE OF THEM AND WENT TO THE DEALER WHO SOLD THE TIRES (FIRESTONE) AND THEY SAID THAT 2 OF THESE TIRES ARE TOO WORN OUT AND NOT SAFE ANY LONGER. THE ODOMETER IN THE CAR READ 92,540 MILES. I HAD TO BUY 2 NEW ONES AND FIRESTONE GAVE ME A DISCOUNT FOR WHAT HAPPEN (2 TIRES LASTED ONLY 23,708 MILES). DOT # Y9FJDCWX0418 FIRESTONE ARTICLE # 000845 35TN

NHTSA ID 11269330 · filed Oct 18, 2019

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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