How many transmission complaints does the 2010 Buick LaCrosse have?

NHTSA lists 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 LaCrosse, making up 9% of the 188 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse transmission?

No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 LaCrosse.

At what mileage do 2010 LaCrosse transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 60,000 miles.

What kind of transmission failures do 2010 LaCrosse owners report?

Owners describe sudden loss of power while driving, failure to move in reverse, jerking at low speed, and stalling later linked to a computer or transmission control module.

Did the transmission problems cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records zero crashes, fires, or injuries among the 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 LaCrosse.

2010 Buick LaCrosse Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, 9% of all 188 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 17; 9% of 188
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle suddenly loses all power or drive while underway at highway speed, forcing drivers to coast to the shoulder.
Transmission stalls or fails to move when shifting into reverse or drive, sometimes with a warning light.
Owners report forceful jerking or shuddering in the 30-35 mph range that a dealer described as normal transmission behavior.
Some vehicles stalled repeatedly over time, later traced to a faulty computer or transmission control module.
A dealer teardown in one case found an internal transmission belt had detached, disabling the vehicle.
Power steering pump damage and loose chassis wiring were noted alongside steering looseness during turns.

When 2010 Buick LaCrosse transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 30, 2010, latest Apr 25, 2025.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2010 to Apr 2025; peak Sep 2010 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by LaCrosse model year

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

201017 (9%)
201119 (11%)
201224 (12%)
201311 (9%)
20144 (6%)
20152 (5%)
20167 (15%)
20178 (24%)
20183 (25%)
20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2010 Buick LaCrosse have?: NHTSA lists 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 LaCrosse, making up 9% of the 188 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse transmission?: No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to the Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 LaCrosse.
At what mileage do 2010 LaCrosse transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 60,000 miles.
What kind of transmission failures do 2010 LaCrosse owners report?: Owners describe sudden loss of power while driving, failure to move in reverse, jerking at low speed, and stalling later linked to a computer or transmission control module.
Did the transmission problems cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records zero crashes, fires, or injuries among the 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2010 LaCrosse.