Transmission Failure Problems of Buick Lacrosse

Buick Lacrosse owners have reported 5 problems related to transmission failure (under the power train 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 Transmission Failure problem of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 04/30/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted abnormally. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 118,000.

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2 Transmission Failure problem of the 2012 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 01/15/2013

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. While driving 31 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle violently jerked forward without warning. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 350.

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3 Transmission Failure problem of the 2011 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 02/11/2011

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. While driving at various speeds, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The contact stated that the error codes were removed from the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the battery of the vehicle had to be replaced on several occasions, but the dealer could not diagnose why the batteries were failing. While driving to have routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to move. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.

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4 Transmission Failure problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 03/05/2009

The contact owns 2006 Buick Lacrosse cx. While the vehicle was parked on an incline, the contact started the ignition and the gear selector failed to shift into reverse or drive. After numerous attempts, the contact was able to shift into drive. The contact stated that the failure would only occur while parked on an incline. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed him that the transmission failure was a common issue. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000. Updated 03/29/11 updated 05/05/11.

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5 Transmission Failure problem of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 02/01/2009

2005 Buick Lacrosse transmission failed at 81,000 miles- took car to dealership before extended warranty expired with the hard shifting problem before the transmission went out they stated it wasn't the transmission- transmission had to be rebuilt at my cost $2,500. Per google search this has been a common problem other owners of the same car have had.




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