Four problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Buick Lacrosse based on all problems reported for the 2011 Lacrosse.
While attempting to stop at stop sign by applying brakes vehicle failed to stop then accelerated. While applying brakes as much as possible brakes still failed with vehicle plying through field and coming to rest only when plowing into an embankment,.
Attempted to stop for red traffic light; applied brakes but they failed to stop vehicle. Car then accelerated -- used both feet on brake pedal unsuccessfully. Steering wheel locked up launching car into vehicles parked in a used car dealership lot.
Backing into parking space when brakes failed. No prior warning or failure lights ever came on.
Brakes have failed seven times at low vehicle speed. Intermittent problem, dealer could find no cause. Brake pedal goes all the way to the floor with no braking. Pumping brakes several times causes brakes to start working again. Has happened with two different drivers.
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