2005 Buick Lacrosse Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 11%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse, 11% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle started flashing, chiming, giving service ABS, service tc, service brakes messages, air bag indicator lit up,and turn signals started having longer and longer pauses between clicks at random times during a two week period. I took the vehicle for a computer diagnostic. I was notified everything indicated the instrument panel is the problem: the computer is not connecting to the various parts of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10744813, filed 2015-07, 96,870 miles“Broken stabilizer bar, sway bar links and bushings were replaced.several days later there was leakage under the drivers side of car. After checking fluids all seemed in order. But leakage continued until I assume fluid was low or out. Now I notice a steering wheel squeal whenever I turn the steering wheel, regardless of low or high speed. I understand power steering is still a problem. When will there be a recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10626751, filed 2014-08, 80,810 miles“The ABS activates early when trying to stop at low speeds, there was a significant loss of breaking force when coming to a stop at low speeds. Abs and traction control light comes on intermittently. Problem was corrected after corroded wheel speed sensor was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10651282, filed 2014-10, 130,000 miles“Dt: the brakes on the 2005 Lacrosse were making erratic noises. The vehicle was repaired every week for last 30 days. The pads were cleaned. The rotors were thought to be bad. The consumer had the vehicle for 30 days as of 10-3-05 and no ABS lights came on. .”
NHTSA complaint #10138399, filed 2005-10, 500 miles“Got recall letter about clip that secures the brake push rod to the brake pedal arm pin, could have been ben. T when it was installed a bent clip may have come off, allowing the brake booster push rod to separate from the brake pedal. If this happens the brake may not work at all. Tried to get in contact with the federal trade commission, and could not get through. Called dealer, and they didn't have part to fix problem yet. She was concerned about driving the car before the part was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10119581, filed 2005-05, 2,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V156000Apr 20, 2005On certain passenger vehicles, the clip that secures the brake pushrod to the brake pedal arm pin could have been bent when it was installed. A bent clip may…Covers: Buick Lacrosse 2005
Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 8% |
| 2015 | 5 | 11% |
| 2014 | 6 | 10% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2012 | 16 | 8% |
| 2011 | 18 | 11% |
| 2010 | 16 | 8% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 13 | 5% |
| 2007 | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 34 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse
82 complaintsElectrical system
80 complaintsSteering
51 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Buick Lacrosse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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