29 of the 2,918 complaints filed about the Buick Lacrosse are about the wheels — 1% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 2012.
29
Complaints
1%
Share of all complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
WHEELS
I purchased this car 1 year ago with 121,460 miles, within the first week I had to buy new tires and replace the wipers,now I have to replace the alternator all of this is within a year. I just got the estimate for the alternator which is over 700.00 which I don't have.
NHTSA complaint #11615699 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
VEHICLE HAS 112,000 MILES, ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE THE TIRES & WAS TOLD THAT THE WHEELS ARE NO GOOD, THE CHROME IS PEELING, THEREFORE WHEN THE OLD TIRES WERE REMOVED, THE CHROME FELL OFF, THEREFOR WHEELS WON'T HOLD AIR! DEALER INSPECTED & TOLD ME IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY & THE COST WOULD BE 4600,00. I'M TOLD THIS IS VERY COMMON WITH THESE WHEELS! DEALER IS JIM CURLEY, LAKEWOOD, NJ. HAD A SECOND TIRE SHOP LOOK AT THE WHEELS & THEY CONFIRMED THIS PROBLEM EXISTS WITH THESE WHEELS!
NHTSA complaint #11397959 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
FACTORY WHEEL RIMS CONSTANTLY LOOSE AIR AT THE EDGE/ NEED OF THE RIMS. AFTER ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM HAD FAILED. SOME RESEARCH, APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE FACTORY RIMS. THE ISSUE IS, RIM MATERIAL DETERIORATION/ PITTING AT THE TIRE NEED AREA. ADDING AIR EVERY WEEK. WHY WOULD THIS NOT BE A SAFETY ISSUE?
NHTSA complaint #11384018 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
THE STABILIZER BAR BROKE AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL HAD 2 LUG BOLTS BREAK AND ALL THE LOTHERS LUG NUTS SPUN OFF. THANK THE LORD THAT THE WHEEL DID NOT COME OFF. I CALLED THE BUICK DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANT $259.00 FOR THE STABILIZER BAR THAT'S IF I DIY THE STABILIZER BAR. WHY IF YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. HAVE YOU NOT DONE ANYTHING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM? THIS DIFFERENTLY A SAFETY ISSUE,
NHTSA complaint #11342955 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
MY WHEEL BEARING NEEDS REPLACED I'M NOT SURE WHEN IT HAPPENED IT JUST DID. ALSO MY ABS LIGHT IS ON AND STAYS ON I'M NOT SURE WHAT THAT'S ABOUT OR WHAT IT MEANS.
NHTSA complaint #11326562 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
I GOT THIS VHICULE AND WORK ONLY FOR 22 DAYS. WERE I GOT IT THIS PLACE SHOULD BE CHECK
NHTSA complaint #11291703 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR INDICATED A LOW LEFT REAR TIRE. I STOPPED AND ADDED THE NECESSARY AIR AND CONTINUED DRIVING. IN ABOUT 10 MILES THE MONITOR INDICATED THAT THE TIRE WAS LOW AGAIN. I STOPPED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HAVE IT CHECKED. UPON INSPECTION I WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRE WAS OK BUT THE WHEEL HAD A1 INCH HAIRLINE CRACK IN THE BEAD AREA ON THE INSIDE SIDE OF THE RIM. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL OR TIRE OR WHEEL. I FEEL THAT THIS WAS A DEFECTIVE WHEEL MADE IN CHINA. THIS WAS A GM ALUMINUM 20 INCH WHEEL. THIS DEFECTIVE COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I DON'T THINK THAT I CAN TAKE A PICTURE THAT WOULD SHOW THE CRACK.AS IT IS A HAIRLINE CRACK.
NHTSA complaint #11102241 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
WE HAVE REPLACED 3 WHEEL BEARINGS IN THE 7 YEARS WE HAVE OWNED THIS CAR. SEEMS LIKE A LOT.
NHTSA complaint #10993958 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
NHTSA complaint #10968605 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA complaint #10968608 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE 2ND WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY HAS NOW FAILED
NHTSA complaint #10968611 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
IVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED CAR. I HAVE A 2008 BUICK LACROSSE. SHAKING ,NOISES, WHEELS, TURN CAR ON AND IT TUNS OFF., IVE HAD 3 ENGINE LIGHTS COME ON SINCE IVE HAD CAR. P0300 CODE. PAID 495 FOR THIS CODE.VERY UPSET TO FIND OUT ITS A RECALL ON WHAT THEY FITS. AND THE CALL IS MESSING UP AGAIN.IVE ONLY HAD CAR BACK 6 DAYS. ROTORS HAVE A RECALL ON THEM. NO ONE HAS SENT ANY NOTICE. THIS NEED TAKING CARE OF ASAP. TURNING STEERING WHEEL AND HERE ALL KINDS OF CRACKS. TURN HEATER ON AND IM FREEZING FOR 30 MINS. BEFORE GET ANY HEAT. IM SCARED I MIGHT HAVE A WRECK. I CANT ROAD AT NIGHT WITH LIGHTS.
NHTSA complaint #10953736 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEGAN TO MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LUG NUTS AND THE CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE AT A STOP AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE ABS AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK, RIGHT ARM, AND RIGHT LEG INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO BODY REPAIR CENTER FOR BODY REPAIRS, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE CRASH, THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS SHIFTED INTO THE DRIVE POSITION AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 06V417000 (AIR BAGS) AND 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10907546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAILED, CAUSING THE CONTROL ARM TO GRIND INTO THE SUB FRAME OF THE CAR. THE SUB FRAME IS ALUMINUM AND WAS DAMAGED VERY QUICKLY. THIS ISSUE GAVE NO INDICATION AND ONLY BECAME APPARENT UNDER VISUAL INSPECTION WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING SERVICED FOR ANOTHER COMPLAINT. THE SUB FRAME COULD FAIL COMPLETELY CAUSING STEERING SUSPENSION AND BRAKES TO FAIL.
NHTSA complaint #10873349 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHROME WHEELS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FRAMING WAS WEARING PREMATURELY ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TWO FRONT TIRES. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE 17-INCH CHROME A STAR WHEELS/FRAMING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHEELS CONSTANTLY LOST AIR PRESSURE AND 10 TO 15 POUNDS OF AIR HAD TO BE PLACED BACK INTO THE TWO FRONT TIRES DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000. UPDATED 04/22/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHROME WHEELS CRACKED, WHICH LED TO THE WHEELS LEAKING. UPDATED 05/04/16.
NHTSA complaint #10839228 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
BOUGHT CAR NEW. ORIGINAL GOODYEAR EAGLE LS2 TIRES WITH 5 BELTED RADIAL INCLUDING 2 STEEL BELTS. 3000 MILES ON CAR. PROPER INFLATION. SPEED 40 MPH STATE ROAD DIVIDED HIGHWAY NIGHT, NOT TURNING. HEARD RUMBLING HIGH PITCH SOUNDS WHICH I FIRST THOUGHT WAS TRANSMISSION, BUT WAS ANTI SKID/ABS COMPUTER ASSISTED BRAKING. CAR PULLED SHARPLY RIGHT, INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWED RIGHT TIRE -0- PSI. COMPLETE TIRE FAILURE SIDEWALL & SMOKING. TIRE MATERIAL WAS TOTALLY DISINTEGRATED. TOWED BY AAA. GM DEALERSHIP IS ASSESSING DAMAGE. MARKED P235/50R18 97H 0216640.
NHTSA complaint #10816463 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
A 5 INCH PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF THE WHEEL RESULTING IN DAMAGING THE TIRE AND CAUSING SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. THIS PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF FROM THE INSIDE SECTION OF THE WHEEL, WHICH FACES THE ENGINE BAY, RULING OUT THE FACT THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY DEBRIS OR IMPACT FROM A CURB OR ROAD. THERE WAS NO OTHER DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL, SUCH AS WARPED TIRES OR DENTS OR DINGS ON THE WHEEL, WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE IF THE DAMAGE WAS CAUSED DUE TO ROAD HAZARD. AS CAN BE SEEN FROM THE PICTURES THE DAMAGE COULD ONLY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY STRUCTURAL ISSUES WITH THE WHEEL.
NHTSA complaint #10785743 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING A BUICK LACROSSE I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE THE VEHICLE SHUTTING DOWN WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED OR IDLE. SHORTLY AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY CLAIM THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. I DECIDED TO GET A SECOND OPINION SO I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER CERTIED REPAIR SHOP AND THEY SUGGESTED THAT I GET AND UPPER ENGINE FLUSH. SUPPOSEDLY BECAUSE THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE IS KNOWN FOR MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF CARBON BUILD UP. SO, I GOT THE UPPER ENGINE FLUSH ON MY VEHICLE BUT THE VERY NEXT DAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. THE. MACHANIC ADVISED ME THAT IT WOULD TAKE MORE THAN ONE ENGINE FLUSH TO FIX THE PROBLEM. SO AFTER NOT TWO BUT THREE UPPER ENGINE FLUSHES THE PROBLEM OF HAVING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY DISPLAY IS NOT RESOLVED . NO ONE CAN SEEM TO FIND A DIAGNOSIS FOR MY VEHICLE PROBLEMS NOT EVEN THE DEALER. MOST RECENTLY, THE DASH BOARD DISPLAY LIGHT PERIODICALLY GOES OUT, AND AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE IS COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S FRONT TIRE. ONCE AGAIN, I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MACHANIC AND THE ISSUE IS NOT DETECTABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10777791 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
A FOUR TO SIX INCH PIECE IF METAL BROKE OFF FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL (RIM) OF THE CAR, WITHOUT ANY EXTERNAL IMPACT (POT HOLE OR CURB). THIS RESULTED IN THE RIM PIERCING THE TIRE AND BLOWING ITS SIDE WALLS. THIS COLLAPSE (DAMAGE) OCCURRED FROM THE INSIDE SECTION OF THE WHEEL (THE SIDE FACING THE ENGINE BAY) FURTHER INDICATING THAT IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN CAUSED DUE TO THE CAR HITTING A CURB. FURTHER THERE WAS NO DAMAGE (BENT RIM OR SOMETHING SIMILAR) TO THE REST OF WHEEL AND RIM WHICH WOULD HAVE INDICATED A COLLAPSE DUE TO THE WHEEL HITTING AN OBJECT ON THE PAVEMENT. THE LARGE PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF FROM THE RIM DUE TO STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCY IN THE RIM, WHICH THEN RESULTED IN THE TIRE BLOWING UP AND CAUSING A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN.
NHTSA complaint #10765189 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
THE VEHICLE START MAKING A FUNNY NOISE AND IT KEPT GETTING LOUDER AND LOUDER, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT CUTS OFF. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER I SAT FOR A WHILE BUT IT IS STILL MAKING A FUNNY NOISE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY A MECHANIC TODAY THAT IT IS THE POWER STEERING. THAT WILL HAVE TO BE FIXED. I AM SURE THAT IT WILL COST A LOT OF MONEY.
NHTSA complaint #10663660 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.