2010 Buick Lacrosse Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lacrosse years
- More complaints than other years 6th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 189 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Buick Lacrosse. That ranks 6th out of 15 Lacrosse model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (46 complaints, 24%), typically at around 63,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 9 fires, 8 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 189owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 46 | 24% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 44 | 23% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 23 | 12% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 9% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 17 | 9% | 62,615 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 9% | 69,800 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 16 | 8% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 8% | 56,181 | — | — |
| Suspension | 14 | 7% | 55,430 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 7% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 5% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 5% | 9,800 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 4% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 4% | 10,400 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 3% | 117,175 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 2% | 71,404 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 6,700 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 10 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 3,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Buick Lacrosse recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: 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.
Risk: A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:rear
Problem: 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.
Risk: A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Two warming lights come on when I turn the steering wheel - the ABS and the stability control light. When I turn the steering wheel both of these lights turn on. I viewed a video about this problem and the suggestion was made that the problem could be a safety issue and that it might be corrected…
I purchased a vehicle August 2, 2024 from Kingdom auto sales. The car was inspected July 2024 in which it passed shortly after the car wouldnât go over 40 mph. It would say itâs an over speed. The car runs hot and the parking assist light wonât go off May 25, 2025 I was driving on the highway…
The transmission (randomly) fails to upshift. 1st to 2nd gear. Cold or hot. Start or in morion. Transmission was last serviced at 120,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2010 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH with the A/C activated, there was a loud shattering sound coming from the roof of the vehicle. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and inspected, and the contact became aware that the…
The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V00F000 (SUSPENSION). The manufacturer was not…
Other Buick Lacrosse years
← 2009 Lacrosse · 2011 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 | 189 | 2 |
| 2009 Lacrosse | 106 | 2 |
| 2008 Lacrosse | 250 | 2 |
| 2007 Lacrosse | 250 | 3 |
| 2006 Lacrosse | 299 | 3 |
| 2005 Lacrosse | 315 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Buick Lacrosse?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 46 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Buick Lacrosse?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.