2011 Buick LaCrosse Problems and Repair Histories

Buick LaCrosse in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	8000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	11000	0	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	2012	15500	0	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.
Mar	2013	18000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Buick LaCrosse in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	3000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	5000	0	Display screen is dim on start up. Dash creaks. Must bring car back to leave over night so dealer can duplicate problem.
Sep	2012	10000	0	Rattle coming from seat belt anchor on pasenger's front seat
Mar	2013	14000	0	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.

 

Buick LaCrosse in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	6000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	6000	0	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.
Mar	2013	12000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Buick LaCrosse in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	14000	0	Replace noisy blower motor.
Mar	2013	27000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Buick LaCrosse in Colorado, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	16300	0	OEM battery died....
Mar	2013	18000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Buick LaCrosse in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2012	34000		First odometer entry
Mar	2013	37000	0	Windshield washer did not work. Nozzles cleaned

 

Buick LaCrosse in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2012	36000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	36000	0	Error code C0035 from loose connector
Apr	2013	40000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	0		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	1000	0	Rear window defrost did not work.
Mar	2013	34000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Buick LaCrosse in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	3000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	5000	0	Drivers seat goes back while going down road for no reason
Jan	2012	8300	0	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	2012	12700	0	door Panels having to be replaced again for loosing color.
Mar	2013	16000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	1000	0	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.
Aug	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Buick LaCrosse in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	1000	0	Car sometimes will not start
Sep	2011	2000	0	defective battery
Oct	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Buick LaCrosse in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	1000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	3000	0	left front tire will not hold pressure. Had air replaced with nitrogen; still have problem. Tires were over filled 30 psi.
May	2011	5000	0	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	2011	6000	0	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	2011	8000	0	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	2011	12000	0	Check engine light on: Reprogram for cold start within 10 seconds Remove and reinstall sway bar links in right rear and added lock tite
Mar	2013	15000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	3000	0	Memory seats for drivers seat worked very erratically.
Mar	2013	15000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Buick LaCrosse in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2010	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	4000	0	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	2011	4500	0	Fuel pump module of engine computer failed.
Jul	2011	6300	0	Car would hesitate before downshifting when accelerator was pushed down sharply for passing.
Mar	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Buick LaCrosse in Connecticut, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	1000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	1000	0	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	2011	7000	0	"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.
Mar	2013	35000		Most recent odometer entry.

 

Buick LaCrosse in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	4000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	8500	0	Steering column adjustment lever very hard to lock - replaced steering column - problem resolved 120V outlet not working - loose wire found -
Jan	2012	33000	0	Delamination of materials on driver side door
Jul	2012	49000	0	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	2012	51000	0	Dealer found Service bulletin to remedy Nav system problems.
Mar	2013	61000	0	Whine was heard from drivetrain. Dealer determined and replaced the prop shaft bearing under warrenty.

 

Buick LaCrosse in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	6200	0	Misaligned trim at top rear door. Doors realigned but trim still out of whack.
Sep	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

 

Buick LaCrosse in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	0		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	12700	0	Tire pressure sensor reading.
Mar	2013	23000		Most recent odometer entry.