2010 Buick LaCrosse Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2010 Buick LaCrosse ranks 2nd worst of 15 model years, with a complaint index of 93 and 189 complaints. NHTSA lists 62 engine, 50 electrical, and 37 brake complaints, plus 9 fire reports, earning it an Avoid verdict.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 93/100
- #2 of 15 LaCrosse years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 189
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 9
- Injuries
- 8
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2010 Buick LaCrosse problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine62 (33%)
- Electrical System50 (26%)
- Brakes37 (20%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires18 (10%)
- Steering17 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain17 (9%)
- Airbags16 (8%)
- Other14 (7%)
- Structure & Body12 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers10 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine fires reported while the vehicle was parked or shortly after being shut off, sometimes destroying the vehicle or nearby structures.
- Electrical system fires linked to melted wiring harnesses under the hood, in some cases occurring while driving at highway speed.
- Steering loss while driving that resulted in the vehicle spinning out or crashing, including at highway speeds.
- Airbags failing to deploy during crashes, including deer strikes and steering-related collisions.
- Alternator, water pump, and thermostat failures leading to no-start conditions and smoke from under the hood.
2010 Buick LaCrosse recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V00F000Dec 22, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires4,271 vehicles
Suspension:rear
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 20V764000Dec 21, 2020Suspension, Wheels & Tires220,006 vehicles
Suspension:rear
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.
Risk: 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.
2010 compared with other LaCrosse years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Buick LaCrosse reliable?
- Compared to other LaCrosse model years, the 2010 ranks 2nd worst out of 15 years tracked, with a complaint index of 93 and an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Buick LaCrosse?
- NHTSA complaints point to the engine (62 complaints, 33% of the total), electrical system (50 complaints, 26%), and brakes (37 complaints, 20%) as the top problem areas.
- Does the 2010 Buick LaCrosse have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 LaCrosse, both covering rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners that dealers replace free of charge.
- Did the 2010 Buick LaCrosse catch fire?
- NHTSA complaint data shows 9 fire reports for the 2010 LaCrosse, several tied to engine and electrical system failures.
- What mileage do 2010 LaCrosse problems typically show up at?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported problems is 55,430 miles, with engine issues reported at a median of 65,340 miles.