2009 Buick Lacrosse Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lacrosse years
- Fewer complaints than other years 9th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Buick Lacrosse. That ranks 9th out of 15 Lacrosse model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (47 complaints, 44%), typically at around 55,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 fires, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
.jpg){kind=link}
- 106owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Buick Lacrosse problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 47 | 44% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 31 | 29% | 64,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 27 | 25% | 49,036 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 8% | 62,578 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 5% | 92,648 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 5% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 3% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 3% | 39,739 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 70,669 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 4,600 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 70,144 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 44,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Buick Lacrosse recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Risk: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The passenger airbag light started coming on and going off intermittently. After several weeks of this, it was on every time the car is driven. Testing by an ASE certified mechanic revealed that the permanent light results in no front seat airbags. The failed part is the seat presence sensor. The…
My headlamps have been going out sporadically and until recently I was able to
The air bag light on the dashboard is on all the time.It is available for inspection at any time. I do not know if the bag will go off at any time or does it mean that it won't go off on impact. I am nervous about having someone for a passenger. I have informed the dealership of the problem and…
Passenger airbag intermittently turns on and off when passenger is seated.
Reduced power/traction control light came on suddenly and reduced car power immediately. This made for a very dangerous situation while passing a truck and entering the highway. The car dropped speed very quickly making for a potentially deadly situation. This problem comes and goes with no warning…
Other Buick Lacrosse years
← 2008 Lacrosse · 2010 Lacrosse →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Lacrosse | 7 | 2 |
| 2018 Lacrosse | 12 | 3 |
| 2017 Lacrosse | 36 | 2 |
| 2016 Lacrosse | 48 | 2 |
| 2015 Lacrosse | 44 | 3 |
| 2014 Lacrosse | 63 | 5 |
| 2013 Lacrosse | 129 | 5 |
| 2012 Lacrosse | 206 | 5 |
| 2011 Lacrosse | 169 | 4 |
| 2010 Lacrosse | 189 | 2 |
| 2009 | 106 | 2 |
| 2008 Lacrosse | 250 | 2 |
| 2007 Lacrosse | 250 | 3 |
| 2006 Lacrosse | 299 | 3 |
| 2005 Lacrosse | 315 | 4 |
See all Buick Lacrosse problems by year, every Buick model, or the Buick VIN decoder.
Similar Buick models
Embed this 2009 Buick Lacrosse badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Buick Lacrosse?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 47 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Buick Lacrosse?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Buick Lacrosse a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lacrosse model years, the 2009 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.