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2010 Buick Lacrosse

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2010 Buick Lacrosse do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 129.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

143 reports with mileage · 46 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 46 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 44 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electronic Stability Control (esc). Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports9 fire reports5 injury reports

Air Bags complaints

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Mileage unknown · Feb 5, 2023
Air BagsSuspension

Safety recall was never done passenger presence module has a code

NHTSA ODI #11505630

50,000 miles · Aug 5, 2021
Air Bags

The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the passenger occupant sensor would fail to operate with an occupant in the seat. The contact also stated that the service air bag warning message would intermittently illuminate on the instrument panel while driving at various speeds, with a passenger seated in the…

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The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the passenger occupant sensor would fail to operate with an occupant in the seat. The contact also stated that the service air bag warning message would intermittently illuminate on the instrument panel while driving at various speeds, with a passenger seated in the seat. The dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

NHTSA ODI #11427853

112,986 miles · Apr 15, 2021
Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORME…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 112,986.

NHTSA ODI #11408260

175,000 miles · Mar 29, 2021
Air BagsElectrical System

EVERYTHING I TURN THE CAR ON; ITS SAYING "AC TURNED OFF DUE TO HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE AND MY CAR ISN'T RUNNING HOT AND MY AC SEMI WORKING. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY BECAUSE I CAN'T TURN MY RADIO OR AC ON

NHTSA ODI #11405430

Mileage unknown · Aug 14, 2020
Air BagsElectrical SystemPower Train

AIR BAG IS ON SAYS IT NEEDS CHECKED AND ALSO SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION THAT IS CAUSING THE CAR TO JERK WHILE ACCELERATING

NHTSA ODI #11349243

Mileage unknown · Aug 1, 2019
Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL? : THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ON OUR 2010 BUICK LACROSSE EXPLODED ABOUT 9PM ON SATURDAY JULY 20TH, 2019. THE CAR WAS UN-STARTED (NOT RUNNING) AND UNOCCUPIED AT THE TIME. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGEXPLODED WHEN I OPENED THE DRIVER SIDE CAR DOOR. THIS CAR WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY ALL WEEKEND. DURING THIS WEEKEND, W…

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TAKATA RECALL? : THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ON OUR 2010 BUICK LACROSSE EXPLODED ABOUT 9PM ON SATURDAY JULY 20TH, 2019. THE CAR WAS UN-STARTED (NOT RUNNING) AND UNOCCUPIED AT THE TIME. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGEXPLODED WHEN I OPENED THE DRIVER SIDE CAR DOOR. THIS CAR WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY ALL WEEKEND. DURING THIS WEEKEND, WE WERE EXPERIENCING A HEAT WAVE WITH EXTREME HIGH TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY. LOCATION: [XXX]. ON MONDAY JULY 22ND, 2019, I DROVE THE CAR TO JOYCE BUICK (AVON, OHIO). THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT THE DEALERSHIP WOULD CONTACT A GM INVESTIGATOR AND KEPT THE CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE IS STAYS TO THIS DATE. GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT ASSISTANCE CLAIMS (PAC) HAS CONTACTED ME AND HAS STARTED THE PROCESS OF INVESTIGATE THIS CLAIM. PAC CONTACT 866-446-6963, EXTENSION #[XXX]. THEY HAVE ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. BUICK LACROSSE 2010 VIN: [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *JS

NHTSA ODI #11241511

50,000 miles · Jul 24, 2019
Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ON OUR 2010 BUICK LACROSSE EXPLODED ABOUT 9PM ON SATURDAY JULY 20TH, 2019. THE CAR WAS UN-STARTED (NOT RUNNING) AND UNOCCUPIED AT THE TIME. THE AIRBAG EXPLODED WHEN I OPENED THE DRIVER'S CAR DOOR. THIS CAR WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY ALL WEEKEND. DURING THIS WEEKEND, WE WERE EXPE…

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TAKATA RECALL: THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ON OUR 2010 BUICK LACROSSE EXPLODED ABOUT 9PM ON SATURDAY JULY 20TH, 2019. THE CAR WAS UN-STARTED (NOT RUNNING) AND UNOCCUPIED AT THE TIME. THE AIRBAG EXPLODED WHEN I OPENED THE DRIVER'S CAR DOOR. THIS CAR WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY ALL WEEKEND. DURING THIS WEEKEND, WE WERE EXPERIENCING A HEAT WAVE WITH EXTREME HIGH TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY. LOCATION: 37870 CENTURY LANE, AVON, OH 44011. ON MONDAY JULY 22ND, 2019, I DROVE THE CAR TO JOYCE BUICK (AVON, OHIO). THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT THE DEALERSHIP WOULD CONTACT A GM INVESTIGATOR AND KEPT THE CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE IS STAYS TO THIS DATE. GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT ASSISTANCE CLAIMS (PAC) HAS CONTACTED ME AND HAS STARTED THE PROCESS OF INVESTIGATE THIS CLAIM. PAC CONTACT 866-446-6963, EXTENSION #5921578. THEY HAVE ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER: [XXX]. BUICK LACROSSE 2010 VIN: 1G4GD5EG6AF[XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT

NHTSA ODI #11234439

78,000 miles · Dec 27, 2018
Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS FRACTURED AND THE AIR BAG INDICATOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM ELLIS AUTOMOTIVE GROUP (5862 PEACHTREE BLVD, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30341, 770-234-8155), BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT THE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS FRACTURED AND THE AIR BAG INDICATOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM ELLIS AUTOMOTIVE GROUP (5862 PEACHTREE BLVD, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30341, 770-234-8155), BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT AIR BAGS WOULD BE REPLACED THIS WEEK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

NHTSA ODI #11163745

150,000 miles · Oct 22, 2018
Air Bags

AIR BAGS WENT OFF WHEN I WAS STOPED AT A RED LIGHT.

NHTSA ODI #11141893

73,000 miles · Feb 17, 2017
Air BagsSteeringCrashInjury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL STEERING ABILITY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER W…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL STEERING ABILITY. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A MEDIAN. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.

NHTSA ODI #10955284

Official recalls

2

21V00F000 · Suspension:rear

Dec 22, 2021

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 toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.

Consequence & remedy

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 recall is N212346640. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-764 and 21V-633.

20V764000 · Suspension:rear

Dec 21, 2020

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 toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture.

Consequence & remedy

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 notification was mailed on August 19, 201. 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 recall is N202308930.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.