YearToAvoid

2010 Buick LaCrosse Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 37 brakes complaints for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, 20% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 64,904. No related recalls are listed for this brakes issue.

Brakes complaints
37
20% of 188
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
64,904 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the StabiliTrak stability control system engaging unexpectedly at various speeds, sometimes activating the brakes on its own while the engine sound changes.
  • Multiple owners describe the ABS and stability control warning lights illuminating together, followed by the vehicle losing power or refusing to accelerate.
  • Some drivers report violent shaking or vibration when braking, particularly going downhill or after the stability warning light comes on.
  • Several complaints mention the vehicle briefly losing stability control on wet or ice-covered roads, in one case causing the car to slide off the road.
  • A few owners report the failure clearing temporarily after shutting off and restarting the engine, only to recur a short distance later.
  • One owner noted a grinding noise when turning right just before the stability warning light activated.

When 2010 Buick LaCrosse brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 3, 2013, latest Jun 8, 2026.

2010 Buick LaCrosse brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2013Feb 2014Oct 2014Jul 2015Oct 2016Nov 2017Aug 2018Aug 2020
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2013 to Jun 2026; peak Nov 2014 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by LaCrosse model year

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

  1. 201037 (20%)
  2. 201125 (15%)
  3. 201241 (20%)
  4. 20139 (7%)
  5. 20149 (14%)
  6. 20156 (14%)
  7. 20164 (8%)
  8. 20172 (6%)
  9. 20181 (8%)
  10. 20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brakes complaints on the 2010 Buick LaCrosse?
NHTSA records 37 brakes complaints for the 2010 LaCrosse, which is 20% of the 188 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse brakes issue?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this brakes problem area on the 2010 LaCrosse.
At what mileage do brakes problems typically appear on the 2010 LaCrosse?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this brakes issue is 64,904 miles.
Did the brakes issue cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these brakes complaints.
How does the 2010 LaCrosse compare to other years for this brakes issue?
The 2010 model year shares the highest complaint share, 20%, tied with 2012, while later years like 2017-2019 show far fewer complaints in this area.

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.