2019 Buick LaCrosse Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2019 Buick LaCrosse has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of all 15 model years, and earns a Best verdict. It has only 6 complaints and 2 recalls, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #15 of 15 LaCrosse years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 6
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 20 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2019 Buick LaCrosse problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine3 (50%)
- Other3 (50%)
- Electrical System1 (17%)
- Fuel System1 (17%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe a sloshing water-like sound near the dashboard that occurs intermittently at startup or after driving, even though coolant levels check out fine.
- Some report the engine cooling fan continuing to run after the vehicle is shut off, even when the temperature gauge shows the engine is cold.
- Others describe a hesitation or delay when accelerating onto the highway, needing to pump the pedal repeatedly before the car responds.
- One owner said a dealer had no fix available for the acceleration hesitation, which nearly caused a rear-end collision twice.
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?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 LaCrosse ranks as the Best year out of 15 model years, with a complaint index of 0 and just 6 complaints filed.
- What problems does the 2019 Buick LaCrosse have?
- The top problem area is the engine, accounting for 50% of complaints, including reports of unusual cabin noise, a cooling fan that stays on, and acceleration hesitation. Median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 28,100 miles.
- Does the 2019 Buick LaCrosse have any recalls?
- Yes, two recalls: one for the start-stop transmission accumulator (campaign 20V668000) and one for the brake system requiring bleeding (campaign 18V576000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2019 LaCrosse compare to other model years?
- The 2019 LaCrosse has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any year, well below years like 2006 (index 100, Avoid) and 2010 (index 93, Avoid).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Buick LaCrosse?
- EPA rates it at 24 mpg combined (20 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700.