2008 Buick Lacrosse Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 250 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse, 1% of the 250 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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 fuel level sensor located in the gas tank has failed three times in the past three years. Each time the dealer has replaced the fuel level sensor. This has occurred first in dec. 2008 (7574 miles), then nov. 2009 (21145 miles), and now dec. 2010 (37344 miles). The service tech at the dealership informed me that this problem is fairly common (in fact, when I took the car in for repair this time, there was a pontiac aztec with the same problem being repaired). The tech also told me that the cause is sulfur in the gas causing the small wires in the sensor to corrode and eventually break. …”
NHTSA complaint #10371320, filed 2010-12, 7,837 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lacrosse. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge displayed an incorrect fuel level even though fuel was in the fuel tank. Then, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an authorized dealer where they advised that the fuel tank was empty. The technician dispensed one gallon of fuel into the fuel tank and was unable to detect a problem. The failure had not yet recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10402969, filed 2011-05, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 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…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10222766Sep 16, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 10222765Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10222739Sep 13, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10218873Aug 10, 2022This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10213816May 26, 2022This Preliminary information communicates provides information to the technician on the use of R-99 or R-95 Renewable diesel fuel.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 14% |
| 2018 | 3 | 25% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 | 3 | 7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 9 | 7% |
| 2012 | 8 | 4% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 4% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse
84 complaintsAir bags
77 complaintsExterior lighting
61 complaintsEngine
17 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Buick Lacrosse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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