YearToAvoid

2010 Buick LaCrosse Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 17 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, 9% of that year's 189 total complaints. Owners report sudden loss of power or stalling, at a median failure mileage of 60,000, with no related recalls filed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
17
9% of 189 complaints
All complaints this year
189
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Sudden and complete loss of transmission power while driving at highway speeds, forcing the car to coast to the shoulder.
  • Vehicle stalling or losing engine power unexpectedly at various speeds, sometimes recurring multiple times over months.
  • Failure to move when shifted into reverse, with a warning light coming on and dealers unable to diagnose the cause.
  • Forceful jerking or shuddering felt around 30-35 mph, which one dealer described as normal operation for the transmission.
  • Internal transmission components, including a reverse belt and internal mode switch, failing and requiring replacement.
  • Reports of a faulty transmission control module or computer module causing stalling that required part replacement.

When 2010 Buick LaCrosse transmission complaints were filed

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

2010 Buick LaCrosse transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2010Sep 2011Jan 2014Feb 2015Aug 2016Nov 2019Apr 2021
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.

  1. 200519 (6%)
  2. 20067 (2%)
  3. 200710 (4%)
  4. 20085 (2%)
  5. 20093 (3%)
  6. 201017 (9%)
  7. 201119 (11%)
  8. 201224 (12%)
  9. 201311 (9%)
  10. 20144 (6%)
  11. 20152 (5%)
  12. 20167 (15%)
  13. 20178 (24%)
  14. 20183 (25%)
  15. 20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse?
NHTSA lists 17 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2010 LaCrosse, which is 9% of the 189 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to transmission or powertrain issues for the 2010 LaCrosse.
At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up on the 2010 LaCrosse?
The median mileage at failure for transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2010 LaCrosse is 60,000 miles.
What kind of transmission failures do owners describe?
Owners describe sudden loss of power while driving, stalling, failure to move in reverse, and jerking around 30-35 mph, with some cases involving replaced control modules or internal transmission parts.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?
No. The data reports 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 17 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2010 LaCrosse.

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.