general problems of the 2011 Buick Lacrosse

12 problems related to equipment 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.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/22/2024

#07-06-04-019f: intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil} illuminated, otc pl':1. ~j with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). Lost power on I-84 and had to cross over the right lane because I had no power, barely missing a rear end collision.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 12/25/2022

The brakes are getting stuck on while I am driving. The most recent occurrence happened while I was on the highway. The car would not accelerate, the whole system was shaking, there was no safe space for me to pull over. This vehicle has a recall for this exact problem but from what the dealer is saying, not my VIN. I find it hard to believe that this has occurred and it is unrelated to a previous recall for faulty brakes on 2011 Buick Lacrosse. Since this incident, the abs light has been on and another dash light has been on. My mechanic believes the brakes getting too hot may have lead to further damage to the abs sensor.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2021

Waiting for recall to be repaired. Local dealer indicated unable to get parts.

4 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2021

I noticed today as I was stopped at a red light with my foot on brake the vehicle was kinda jumping like it was trying to go while foot was on brake. I drove a little further and the service stabilitrak light came on followed by the reduced engine power. The car proceeded to die in the middle of a busy street. After a few minutes it did restart and I was able to get it home. This seems to be a common problem with 2011 Buick Lacrosse. Ihave seen several complaints about this same issue.

5 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/07/2020

Driver cannot see road which windshield stays fogged up when driving and will not defog this is a danger for it could cause it led to crashes windshield and back window remains fogged up which is very dangerous when driving in traffic I was just made aware that there is a recall on this and need this taken care of ASAP thanks.

6 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2018

Twice after filling up with gas, my car was oils not start at the pump. Each time I had to wait several minutes before it would actually start. The second time it happened, I waited, it started then immediately quit again. There is a very hard start when it attempts to start as well. The engine light came on then immediately went off. I took the car directly to the dealership where it had to remain running until they could get it in. This was 540p on Friday, may 25th before a holiday.

7 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2018

When in motion a/c doesn't really work, it rarely cools off and doesn't work when car is stopped. Defroster fogs up windows to where you can't see and can cause an accident. A/c blows out hot air but it's charged.

8 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2015

The truck pops all the way open/up when the car is turned off or while I am driving at a slow speed. It has happened so many times but I can not duplicate it so I can get it fixed by gm.

9 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 08/31/2015

This vehicle stalls/cuts off while driving. It can occur while driving or taking off from a stand still. It maintains a stored history code p0014 and after service will reappear. Especially dangerous while driving in the national capital area. Buick has a notice about the engine control module and that has to be reprogramed for that vehicle model and my VIN number falls within that bulletin. The problem is that it doesn't work and the vehicle shuts off at a moments notice. Right now I'm afraid that my life or someone else is ir real danger. Unfortunately I'm not the only one. While searching for a solution I found numerous owners with the same problem/ same complaint. I hope it doesn't take the loss of life to address this issue.

10 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2014

I have issues with the a/c it does it's own thing at times. The a/c fan never has blown strong. It's like the duck work is obstructed some how. Sitting still at times the a/c does not blow cold at all until you move then it starts to blow cool. At times a small part of the cool at times small amounts of air seeps through the defroster and fogs up the windshield especially at nights.

11 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2011

Moonroof front glass of my 2011 Buick Lacrosse exploded outward while traveling 60 mph on interstate. Sounded like a gun going off. Climate control was on "auto".

12 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2010

I noticed this problem not long after getting car when stopped in drive going from brake to gas car seems to act like its on oil slick then catches on with a sudden jerk. It will also when going from gas to brake even on incline will lunge forward it also will just suddenly speed up with out any acceleration its like the car is in cruise control. I have had car in several times and always they cant tell me anything I'm not the only person who notices this anyone who is in car asks what was that or what just happened.


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