2008 Buick Lacrosse Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 7%of 250 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse, 7% of the 250 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have more then one issue. First important issue. While driving down a state road with a peed limit of 50 at 50 MPH. My car lost power check engine light came on and the warning light says engine reduced power all acceleration was lost was able to drive at about 30 and was close to a repair shop so got ther they diagnosed a throttle seal. Fixed and repaired december 30, 2016. 6/14/2017 while driving at 35 MPH the same thing happened again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10995303, filed 2017-06, 48,800 miles“While traveling up a gradual hill on a local street my car stopped running. Fortunately no one was behind me and I was able to roll over to the side. The car had to be towed to my mechanic. He found the ignition coil burnt and a fuse blown. He replaced the coil and found that the ignition module was also faulty. In light of the recent ignition recalls, can faulty modules or coils also be a problem?”
NHTSA complaint #10608230, filed 2014-07, 48,876 miles“The engine died without warning and would not restart. Fortunately, I was on a quiet street and so I could stop curbside. Lights etc. Worked but power steering, power brakes, engine were all dead. The cause was a cracked ignition coil that shorted and fried the ignition module. This was an original-equipment part, probably a delphi gn10123 (from my internet research; I could be wrong). Had this happened on a high-speed road, the results could have been disastrous.”
NHTSA complaint #10641380, filed 2014-10, 39,451 miles“I was traveling at 35 MPH when the vehicle just stopped running. I had all I could do to get the vehicle stopped and off the road because neither the brakes or power steering would work.”
NHTSA complaint #10641598, filed 2014-10, 93,677 miles“Ive been complaining about these problems since I purchased car. I have a 2008 Buick Lacrosse. Shaking ,noises, wheels, turn car on and it tuns off., ive had 3 engine lights come on since ive had car. P0300 code. Paid 495 for this code.very upset to find out its a recall on what they fits. And the call is messing up again.ive only had car back 6 days. Rotors have a recall on them. No one has sent any notice. This need taking care of asap. Turning steering wheel and here all kinds of cracks. Turn heater on and im freezing for 30 mins. Before get any heat. Im scared I might have a wreck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10953736, filed 2017-02, 15,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10242298Aug 10, 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…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10199238May 3, 2021This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10178949Jul 28, 2020This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 43% |
| 2018 | 4 | 33% |
| 2017 | 5 | 14% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 31 | 24% |
| 2012 | 46 | 22% |
| 2011 | 30 | 18% |
| 2010 | 44 | 23% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 17 | 7% |
| 2007 | 9 | 4% |
| 2006 | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse
84 complaintsAir bags
77 complaintsExterior lighting
61 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology