Engine Belts And Pulleys Problems of Buick Lacrosse

Buick Lacrosse owners have reported 8 problems related to engine belts and pulleys (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Buick Lacrosse based on all problems reported for the Lacrosse.

1 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem of the 2013 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 08/17/2020

My car cuts off and gives warning of battery charging system failure when I slow to stop at red lights or turn in my driveway. . I've changed the belt and it's still doing it. I bought this car in 2017 and I am concerned that maybe the recall wasnt changed for eassist components. I have a 2 year old. I cant stearns my car because it's too hard when engine kills. It its very dangerous and something major is wrong.

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2 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem of the 2012 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 03/13/2019

Hi there coming home the other day on highway lost everything , luckily I was in the right lane no steering very hard to stop ! had to get it towed ! serpentine belt off ! replace belt three times belt keeps coming off ! need help !.

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3 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem of the 2012 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 02/04/2017

The car started stalling and it smell like something was burning. The car would shut off and restart on its own. I replaced the engine out of my pockets and now I am having the exact same problems. First before replacing the engine the serpentine belt broke and I had the repaired, about six month later a bolt broke inside the engine and that is when I replaced the engine. I just got the car back three weeks ago and now it is doing the same thing.

4 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem of the 2013 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 02/17/2016

My vehicle's drive belt was replaced at 4244 miles and at 58,863 miles on 02/16/16/16. I was able to drive 102 miles before that drive belt broke again causing me to abruptly stop. Luckily those around me were able to avoid hitting me. This is the 4th drive belt that my vehicle has needed in less than 59,000 miles. I was told that the drive belts are defective. I was also told that hybrid engines are much harder on drive belts and that they need to be replaced at least every 50,000 miles if not sooner. After one week my vehicle is still not repaired as they cannot find a drive belt for my vehicle that either is not defective or fear will not break again. It seems to me that there should be some type of recall on the drive belt. Additionally, I had to pay for the repair on the drive belt at 58,863 miles which seems unreasonable as this appears to be a problem with gm and their hybrid/eassist engine, not normal wear and tear.

5 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem of the 2013 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 02/11/2016

My drive belt broke at 4244 miles and was covered by gm. It broke again at 58k miles and gm is refusing to cover stating normal wear and tear. It is not normal for a drive belt to have to be replaced twice before 60k miles. Was told regular maintenance recommends it being replaced at 50k due to hybrid engine, but owner's manual does not state this, just states to inspect it. We just had transmission replaced under warranty at 57k miles, so drive belt was inspected at that time; no issues reported.

6 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem of the 2011 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 09/04/2012

When turning left at a traffic light, my car lost power and I wasn'¿¿t sure I was going to make it around the corner. After a few seconds my car regained power. 45 minutes later, I made a right turn into heavy traffic and then felt a sudden lurch. I looked in the rear view mirror and saw that my trunk had popped open. I managed to get off the highway, parked the car and turned off the ignition. I got out, closed the trunk, got back in the car, and fastened my seatbelt. Before I could close the door, the trunk popped open again. This occurred three times before the trunk finally stayed closed. A few minutes later, I parked the car, opened the door, started to get out and the warning chime sounded. I got back in and saw that the ¿p� on the console shift lever that indicates your car is in park was lit up even though the car was turned off. In order to get the ¿p� light to go off, I had to restart my car and then turn it off again. Next I pushed the onstar phone button and asked to ¿call my home�. I got a busy signal. I called a second time and my husband at the number I was calling, heard me telling onstar ¿call my home� but I couldn't hear him trying to talk to me. All of these things happened within 1 1/2 hours. The next day, I found that I could not lock the door by touching the lock spot on the outside door handle. Then I could not unlock the car door by pulling on the door handle when the key was in my pocket. I have had the car for 1 year and eight months and the driver¿s memory seat has often lost its memory. Sometimes just one button but most of the time both buttons. Prior to this I had been having trouble with my trunk. I'd leave my car parked in a public parking lot and come out to find my trunk wide open. On may 3rd the gm dealer replaced a part hoping to fix this problem.

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7 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem of the 2012 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 06/01/2012

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while traveling 65 mph the engine and service light illuminated. The vehicle then lost power and the engine shut down. The contact was able to merge to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed the dealer where it was confirmed that the serpentine belt had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 9,000 and the current mileage was 13,805. Mh.

8 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem of the 2012 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 07/25/2009

We were on I 35 traveling about 70 mph when the motor suddenly lost all power. After about 30 to 45 seconds some power seemed to come back and I was able to drive the car to the service road. External temp. Was 93 and but there was no working air con inside the car. I called onstar. They ran a diagnosis and said my car was not working properly and should be taken to the dealer. I started to drive to the dealership but the car motor stopped completely. No power of any kind. Could not restart. Could not move. The car had to be towed. The dealership diagnosed the problem as a broken serpentine belt. They said a recall was issued 12 days after I bought the car. I never received the notice. I have written to Buick and to general motors and requested an explanation. Neither have replied.


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