2005 Buick Lacrosse Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse, 3% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving on the highway going 50mph and the car stalled and went down to 20mph and it shut off. I was able to get it started again and was only able to go 20mph all the way home. My car insurance app has engine alerts and it stated it is the throttle/pedal position sensor/switch 'd'/'e' voltage correlation. The the alert stated it was urgent because it decreases the engine performance and the engine may enter limp home mode. I was very lucky no cars where behind me when this happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11365531, filed 2020-10, 138,000 miles“At times, car will not accelerate. When attempting to increase speed, usually when accelerating into high speed, the car does nothing for a few seconds, then it begins to buck, still with no speed acceleration. It has lasted from a few seconds to 10 minutes. It only happens periodically, and no trouble lights appear on the dashboard.”
NHTSA complaint #10163744, filed 2006-07, 50 miles“- the contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse cxl. The contact stated that they were entering a hospital parking garage, put a ticket into machine to open the gate and the vehicle lurched backwards, and hit the car behind them. Then , the vehicle lurched forward and hit the gate that went up and down in a parking garage. The contact stated that the door and fender had to be replaced. The security guard on the scene made a report. The contact stated that she would attempt to get a copy. The current and failure mileage were 7,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10186145, filed 2007-03, 7,000 miles“When engaging the cruise control at 55 - 60 MPH, suddenly the cruise control disengaged without applying the brakes. The cruise control shuts down after 60 seconds.”
NHTSA complaint #10111291, filed 2005-03, 1,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. While driving between 55-60 MPH on normal road conditions, a low power response occurred when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the brakes were not performing properly and the stopping distance increased. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred each time the vehicle is in use. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and the front brake pads were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10261628, filed 2009-03, 52,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 17% |
| 2017 | 4 | 11% |
| 2016 | 6 | 13% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 12 | 6% |
| 2011 | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 | 17 | 9% |
| 2009 | 9 | 8% |
| 2008 | 10 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 11 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse
82 complaintsElectrical system
80 complaintsSteering
51 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsEngine cooling
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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