2006 Buick Lacrosse Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 299 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,550miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse, 1% of the 299 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,550 miles.
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.
“The low oil pressure alarm rang after only 1542 miles dealer made appt for 2/21 - wasn't worried probably only a false alarm . The alarm rang again at 1550 miles. I made the dealer take the car back to dealer. Gm had to replace engine due to metal in oil pan. I've only made one payment and don't feel the car is worth a new car price.”
NHTSA complaint #10149586, filed 2006-02, 1,550 miles“Loosing antifreeze and cant find leak. When driving I can smell it and when I check the antifreeze level it's low. Can't find a leak, but I'm adding antifreeze to often 1 gl. Every other week.”
NHTSA complaint #10513688, filed 2013-05, 55,000 miles“At 12k miles the oil pressure light came on and continued to go on and off dependent of the RPM. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with a cam shaft failure and due to that failure other subsequent damage occurred to the engine and it would need to be replaced. In addition, my steering shaft was also worn at 12k miles and needed to be replaced. And furthermore, I have had chronic issues with my gauge lights dimming and undimming intermittently. The dealer could not duplicate the failure and returned the car unfixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10212407, filed 2007-12Related service bulletins
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- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10244273Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10239101Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 10236164Apr 24, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse
156 complaintsElectrical system
83 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Buick Lacrosse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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