Every 2010 Buick LaCrosse recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Suspension · NHTSA 21V00F000
Dec 22, 2021Suspension: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.
Full recall details for 21V00F000 →Suspension · NHTSA 20V764000
Dec 21, 2020Suspension: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.
Full recall details for 20V764000 →
2010 Buick LaCrosse complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 189 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, reporting 6 crashes, 9 fires, 8 injuries. Buick has issued at least 1,589 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System46
- Engine44
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc)23
- Power Train17
- Steering17
- Vehicle Speed Control17
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (626)
- Electrical System (325)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (219)
- Engine (158)
- Power Train (116)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (95)
Read Buick LaCrosse owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 189 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Buick LaCrosse. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“DRIVING AT NITE TO ER AND ON WAY I THOUGHT I MUST HAVE HIT IGNITION BUTTON BUT CAR JUST LOCKED UP LOST ALL POWER. I CALLED GM THEY GOT BACK TO ME SAID THEY WOULD BE SENDING SOMEONE TO SEE CAR. I DID RECK CAR NOT TO BAD BUT BAD ENOUGH TO TAKE HOLE FRONT BUMPER OFF.”
2010 BUICK LACROSSEJan 1, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11292434
Crash
“I WAS DRIVING OUT A NAVY FEDERAL BANK IN AUGUSTA GEORGIA AND WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO A LIGHT POLE AND RUINED MY ENTIRE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE.”
2010 BUICK LACROSSEDec 10, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11288122
Injury reportedCrash
“TAKATA RECALL I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON OCT 16, 2018. I WAS ON THE STREET SITTING AT A RED LIGHT WHEN A VEHICLE HIT ME FROM THE REAR WHICH MADE ME HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.”
2010 BUICK LACROSSENov 15, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11151885
Injury reported
“SOLD A LEMON CAR BY DRIVETIME FINANCED THROUGH BRIDGECREST FINANCIAL LLC I PURCHASED THE CAR 12/22/2016 AND HAVE BEEN REPORTING PROBLEMS SINCE I DROVE OFF THE LOT. I LIVE BEYOND 300 MILES OF THE LOCATION WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE”
2010 BUICK LACROSSENov 26, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11048454
Injury reportedCrash
“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.”
2010 BUICK LACROSSEFeb 17, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10955284
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