YearToAvoid

2005 Buick LaCrosse Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Buick LaCrosse, 11% of all 315 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest brake complaint count among 15 LaCrosse model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 27,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
36
11% of 315
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
27,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Buick LaCrosse brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 2, 2005, latest Nov 28, 2018.

2005 Buick LaCrosse brakes complaints: complaints filed per month8May 2005Mar 2006Sep 2007Aug 2014Jan 2015Mar 2016Nov 2018
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2005 to Nov 2018; peak May 2005 (8).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Buick LaCrosse

  1. NHTSA 05V156000Apr 20, 2005Brakes61,594 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages

    On certain passenger vehicles, the clip that secures the brake pushrod to the brake pedal arm pin could have been bent when it was installed. A bent clip may come off, allowing the brake booster pushrod to separate from the brake pedal.

    Risk: Pushing on the pedal will not apply the brakes and a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new brake pedal push rod bushing and retaining clip and, if the clip was missing, a new brake pedal arm assembly free of charge. The recall began on april 26, 2005. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080.

Brakes complaints by LaCrosse model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200536 (11%)
  2. 200610 (3%)
  3. 20079 (4%)
  4. 200816 (6%)
  5. 20096 (6%)
  6. 201037 (20%)
  7. 201125 (15%)
  8. 201241 (20%)
  9. 20139 (7%)
  10. 20149 (14%)
  11. 20156 (14%)
  12. 20164 (8%)
  13. 20172 (6%)
  14. 20181 (8%)
  15. 20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Buick LaCrosse have brake problems?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Buick LaCrosse, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 27,000 miles.
Which Buick LaCrosse year has the most brake complaints?
The 2012 Buick LaCrosse has the most brake complaints (41), compared with 36 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Buick LaCrosse?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Buick LaCrosse concerns the brake: 05V156000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.