general problems of the 2012 Buick Lacrosse

27 problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Buick Lacrosse based on all problems reported for the 2012 Lacrosse.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2025

All the specific details are unknown, but I had a mechanic work on my car and the problem that he had to fix. He stated that it should’ve been detected, but it was something wrong with my car, letting me know that I had the problem and also I have to keep replacing my camshaft timing solenoid my car keeps giving me error codes p0011 and p0128.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2021

2012 Buick Lacrosse. Consumer writes in regards to rear toe link suspension safety recall.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a grinding sound coming from the rear-end of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted; however, no additional assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 21v00f000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 207,777.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rear end of the vehicle seemed loosened whenever the vehicle hit a bump while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

5 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

6 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated inadvertently almost to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and another dealer wilkins Buick-GMC (6913 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, MD 21061) but there were no codes on the code reader. The dealers were unable to duplicate the failure after test driving the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at Buick-GMC (6913 ritchie hwy, glen burnie, MD 21061). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 54,456.

7 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2021

2012 Buick Lacrosse. Consumer writes in regards to rear toe links safety recall. The consumer stated the parts necessary to complete the recall repair were unavailable.

8 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

9 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2021

The contact owns 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

10 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to drift from side to side with check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer had been notified about the failure and confirmed that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The manufacturer had also been notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The failure mileage was 104,772. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2021

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that freysinger Buick GMC service & parts located at 16251 carlisle pike, mechanicsburg, PA 17050, (717) 620-0407) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

13 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2021

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that ettleson Buick GMC (located at 6201 south la grange rd, hodgkins, IL 60525, (708) 529-5871) was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

14 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v674000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

15 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2021

The contact owned a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was contacted where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact had experienced a failure while driving approximately 60 mph and lost control of the vehicle crashed into the guard rail. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 85,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

16 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v674000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called ron marhofer Buick GMC (5617 whipple Ave NW, north canton, OH 44720;(234) 714-6697) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

17 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact then received a second recall notice which stated that parts were now available. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the parts remained unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

18 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v674000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking and was hard to steer while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

19 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact then received a second notice that stated that parts were now available. The dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that the parts were still not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

20 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

21 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

22 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called all american Chevrolet, inc. (1255 NJ-35, middletown township, NJ 07748, (732) 671-6200) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

23 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

24 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2020

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v674000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called betten baker Buick (2901 28th st sw, grandville, mi 49418, (616)530-9191) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

25 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2020

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v764000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

26 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2019

Stability tracking light comes on randomly causes transmission to kick and jurk comes to a stop in traffic . Electronic brake light comes on , telling to have serviced. Told dealer about problem . Told they couldn't find problem reset computer. Dealer code was. Programed in and continues to act up over and over. Was told it was a short problem. Told me they resolved the problem with a used pump in transmission! sorry to say didn't fix the problem.

27 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2013

After starting engine and placing gear in drive, the car accelerated on its own so fast that it left tire marks on the pavement from where the acceleration started. The car passed through the parking lot lane, over two curbs, slightly scraping a small post in the parking lot causing the damage to the right side of the car. After trying to stop the car by applying the brakes and shifting to neutral and the car running over two curbs and steered into bales of hay which helped bring the car to a stop, shut the engine off and got out of the car. The car was towed to the Buick dealer and Buick div. Was informed and the following is the number assigned to the case by Buick: 71-1193021021.


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