2019 Buick LaCrosse Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#10 most-complained of 10 LaCrosse years
The 2019 Buick LaCrosse has 6 complaints and 2 recalls on file with NHTSA, giving it a complaint index of 0 and the best rank among 10 model years (rank 10 of 10, worst-first).
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 20 city / 30 hwy
Top 2019 Buick LaCrosse problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine3 (50%)
- Other3 (50%)
- Electrical System1 (17%)
- Fuel System1 (17%)
What owners report
- Owners report a water-sloshing sound under the dashboard near the engine, sometimes at startup and sometimes after driving several miles, even though coolant level checks out fine.
- One owner reported the engine cooling fan failing to shut off after the car was turned off, continuing to run even after highway driving at 60-70 MPH.
- Another owner described a hesitation or dead spot when accelerating onto the highway, where pressing the pedal produced no response until pumping it repeatedly, with the dealer reporting no fix available.
- These engine-related reports account for half of all complaints filed for this model year.
2019 Buick LaCrosse recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V668000Oct 29, 2020Transmission & Powertrain194,105 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
- NHTSA 18V576000Aug 30, 2018Brakes210,628 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
2019 Buick LaCrosse fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other LaCrosse years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Buick LaCrosse reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2019 LaCrosse a complaint index of 0, the lowest among all 10 model years covered, and it ranks as the best year in the lineup.
- What problems does the 2019 Buick LaCrosse have?
- NHTSA lists 6 complaints for the 2019 LaCrosse, with the Engine as the top problem area at 50% of complaints, followed by Electrical System and Fuel System at 17% each.
- Does the 2019 Buick LaCrosse have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for the transmission and powertrain start-stop accumulator, and one for a brake system bleed issue. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the median mileage for engine complaints on the 2019 LaCrosse?
- The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints is 28,100 miles, according to NHTSA data.