2007 Buick Lacrosse Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 250 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Buick Lacrosse, 3% of the 250 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,500 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.
“Brakes pulsate when braking. Car vibrates while driving and also has a desire to pull to right. Feels likes wheels are out of balance all the time. I have taken the car in and had the balance checked and they say everything is fine. They say it is the make of the tires and goodyear is aware - they have made a goodwill replacement of the tires due to history of my car.... The engine blew at 1500 miles!!! Still no better. Every day I get my fillings rattled loose on the way to work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10207364, filed 2007-10, 30 miles“Panel lights began to go out one at a time in 2009. The low beam head lights went out one at a time; when replaced , both went out at the same time. After that both high beams went out at the same time and had to be replaced. The driver's door handle has broken twice in 18 months. The transmission began to slip after that. The driver seat belt light often remained on while seat-belt is connected. While traveling on a wet road I attempted to brake prior to a water puddle when the car slid sideways off the road into a soggy-bog and spun 2.5 times in a circle in app. …”
NHTSA complaint #10643213, filed 2014-10, 57,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Buick Lacrosse. While driving various speeds, there was a clunking noise in the steering wheel when it was turned left or right. In addition, the ABS indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the brakes were replaced several times and, when making a right turn, the brakes squealed. Kempthorn mazda in canton, ohio was made aware of the failures, but the vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The mechanic replaced the rotors and the brake pads. The steering wheel was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11054472, filed 2017-12, 60,000 miles“At 3:30pm the driver applied the brakes in a line of cars at about 25 MPH. The pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed completely. The car then accellerated independently and struck another car in front. Road was wet, slight grade. The 2007 Buick was a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #11429852, filed 2021-08“The contact owns a 2007 Buick Lacrosse. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated as normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the key caused the failure. The key was replaced. In addition, the ABS/traction control warning light illuminated, the high beam and low beam head lights would not operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The manufacturer was notified of failures. The failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10748488, filed 2015-08, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 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 2007 Buick Lacrosse
125 complaintsElectrical system
75 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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