How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Buick LaCrosse?

NHTSA lists 25 brake complaints for the 2011 LaCrosse, which is 15% of the 169 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2011 LaCrosse brake problems?

No related recall is listed in the data for this brake complaint area.

At what mileage do 2011 LaCrosse brake problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2011 LaCrosse is 62,000 miles.

Have brake problems on the 2011 LaCrosse caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 1 injury associated with the 25 brake complaints for this model year.

Is the 2011 LaCrosse worse for brakes than other LaCrosse years?

Brake complaint share is 15% for 2011, compared to 20% in 2010, 20% in 2012, and lower shares in most later years like 6% in 2017 and 0% in 2019.

2011 Buick LaCrosse Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 25 brake complaints for the 2011 Buick LaCrosse, 15% of its 169 total complaints for the year. Four crashes and one injury are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 62,000 miles, and no related recall is on file.

Brakes complaints: 25; 15% of 169
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 62,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Brake pedal reportedly sinks to the floor with no stopping power, sometimes requiring repeated pumping before brakes respond again.
Owners describe complete brake failure while approaching a stop sign or red light, in some cases resulting in a crash into another vehicle or object.
Some report the anti-skid/stabilitrak system activating on its own and braking the vehicle unexpectedly without warning.
Loss of engine power on the highway paired with stabilitrak warnings and reduced ability to accelerate has also been linked to brake system complaints.
In one case the brake pedal failed while backing into a parking space, with no dashboard warning lights before the failure.

When 2011 Buick LaCrosse brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 22, 2011, latest Sep 7, 2025.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2011 to Sep 2025; peak Jun 2012 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2011 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.

200536 (11%)
200610 (3%)
20079 (4%)
200816 (6%)
20096 (6%)
201037 (20%)
201125 (15%)
201241 (20%)
20139 (7%)
20149 (14%)
20156 (14%)
20164 (8%)
20172 (6%)
20181 (8%)
20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Buick LaCrosse?: NHTSA lists 25 brake complaints for the 2011 LaCrosse, which is 15% of the 169 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2011 LaCrosse brake problems?: No related recall is listed in the data for this brake complaint area.
At what mileage do 2011 LaCrosse brake problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2011 LaCrosse is 62,000 miles.
Have brake problems on the 2011 LaCrosse caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 1 injury associated with the 25 brake complaints for this model year.
Is the 2011 LaCrosse worse for brakes than other LaCrosse years?: Brake complaint share is 15% for 2011, compared to 20% in 2010, 20% in 2012, and lower shares in most later years like 6% in 2017 and 0% in 2019.