Buick Lacrosse Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Buick Lacrosse across 13 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (17). The words owners use most often: “traction control” (8% of reports).
- 107service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 14mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Traction control: mentioned in 9 of 107 complaints (8%)
- Brake pedal depressed: mentioned in 7 of 107 complaints (7%)
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 7 of 107 complaints (7%)
- Making turn: mentioned in 7 of 107 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 79 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 107 complaints, 14 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 7 an injury.
Buick Lacrosse service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lacrosse | 1 | 3% | 33,000 |
| 2016 Lacrosse | 4 | 8% | 40,000 |
| 2015 Lacrosse | 4 | 9% | 42,000 |
| 2014 Lacrosse | 6 | 10% | 48,000 |
| 2013 Lacrosse | 4 | 3% | 150,000 |
| 2012 Lacrosse | 16 | 8% | 50,500 |
| 2011 Lacrosse | 17 | 10% | 71,000 |
| 2010 Lacrosse | 15 | 8% | 56,181 |
| 2009 Lacrosse | 3 | 3% | 110,000 |
| 2008 Lacrosse | 10 | 4% | 41,500 |
| 2007 Lacrosse | 7 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2006 Lacrosse | 7 | 2% | 50,000 |
| 2005 Lacrosse | 13 | 4% | 72,405 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Model years: 2018, 2019
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Model years: 2014
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 31, 2014 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured February 7, 2014, through March 31, 2014, and equipped with 17 inch front brake rotors. The affected vehicles may have had brake rotors intended for the rear of the car accidentally installed on the front. The rear rotors, while the same diameter, are thinner and may result in a front brake pad detaching from the caliper.
Risk: If a brake pad detaches from caliper, there may be a sudden reduction in braking, lengthening the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake rotors, and install the correct rotors with new brake pads, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14128.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Model years: 2005
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the clip that secures the brake pushrod to the brake pedal arm pin could have been bent when it was installed. A bent clip may come off, allowing the brake booster pushrod to separate from the brake pedal.
Risk: Pushing on the pedal will not apply the brakes and a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will install a new brake pedal push rod bushing and retaining clip and, if the clip was missing, a new brake pedal arm assembly free of charge. The recall began on april 26, 2005. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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The break pedal sticks down during high temperatures ( generally during summer months especially when park outside in the sun and high humidity) and causes the brakes to drag and the break pedal doesnât come up by itself! Also the brake lights stay on. It is very dangerous to drive on this…
Auto insurance company informed safety regulations due to recalls on this vehicle.
When going around town or on the highway the steering wheel will start shaking badly and when going to break even after the breaks have been changed the parking break will not stay on and the steering wheel will start shaking horribly to the point where your might crash your car I have had the car…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Buick Lacrosses have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 107 owner complaints about service brakes for the Buick Lacrosse. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Buick Lacrosse service brakes?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Buick Lacrosse?
The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 9 of 107 complaints, followed by “brake pedal depressed” (7).
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