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2010 Buick LaCrosse problems

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Worth extra scrutiny

The 2010 Buick LaCrosse sits mid-pack among LaCrosse years: 278 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 199, with 2 recalls and no defect investigations. Complainants reported 13 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (69), engine (51), and speed control (17), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

278

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

9

Crash-involved

14

Fires reported

13

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other LaCrosse years?

LaCrosse NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted414 complaints2005: 414 complaints2006: 383 complaints2007: 326 complaints2008: 343 complaints2009: 146 complaints2010: 278 complaints2011: 243 complaints2012: 301 complaints2013: 198 complaints2014: 89 complaints2015: 54 complaints2016: 60 complaints2017: 42 complaints2018: 19 complaints2019: 8 complaints
LaCrosse NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Buick LaCrosse problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System6925%
Engine5118%
Steering176%
Transmission176%
Speed Control176%
Airbags166%
Brakes166%
Other145%
Suspension145%
Visibility & Wipers124%
Body & Structure93%
Lighting83%
Fuel System73%
Tires & Wheels52%
Seats31%
Seat Belts21%
Driver Assistance10%

Does the 2010 Buick LaCrosse have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V00F000SuspensionDecember 22, 2021 · 4,271 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.

Consequence

A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212346640. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-764 and 21V-633.

20V764000SuspensionDecember 21, 2020 · 220,006 units

Defect

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture.

Consequence

A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on January 27, 2021, and April 15, 2021. A third notification was mailed on August 19, 201. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202308930.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER ON FIRE WHEN THEY ARRIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT FACILITY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 12, 2015 · fire

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE; A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER SENT A REPRESENTATIVE WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 7, 2010 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND IN THE PROCESS OF ACCELERATION. THE ISSUE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 10, 2016

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS HAPHAZARDLY DEPRESSED AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WERE TOO CLOSE IN PROXIMITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · July 31, 2014

“I WAS DRIVING OUT A NAVY FEDERAL BANK IN AUGUSTA GEORGIA AND WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN, MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO A LIGHT POLE AND RUINED MY ENTIRE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE. IT LOCKED AS IF THE CAR WASN'T THERE IN MOTION AND AS IF IT WAS A SAFETY PROCEDURE FOR THE STEERING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · December 9, 2019 · crash

2010 Buick LaCrosse — common questions

Is the 2010 Buick LaCrosse reliable?

It is close to typical for the LaCrosse: 278 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2010 LaCrosse problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (69 complaints), engine (51 complaints), speed control (17 complaints).

Does the 2010 Buick LaCrosse have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2010 Buick LaCrosse. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Buick LaCrosse years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the LaCrosse years to avoid are 2005, 2006, 2008, 2007, 2012. The cleanest record among LaCrosse years belongs to 2019.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.