2008 Buick Lacrosse Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 6%of 251 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse, 6% of the 251 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 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.
“We have a problem with our automatic power door locks and the remote start feature. They don't work, either by key fob or the power door lock buttons in the car. The only way we can lock our doors is manually. We took to the dealer believing it to be just the drivers door but they told us all our door lock actuators needed to be replaced, close to $1000.00 repair with no guarantee that the actuators are the true problem. After going on the NHTSA site I see that we are not alone with these problem. I can understand a actuator going bad, but not all of them at one time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10484791, filed 2012-11, 91,000 miles“The power door locks do not work either with door switches or the remote fab. Only way to lock or unlock doors is to manually lock or unlock doors, except one door which will lock and unlock with key. Remote start doesn't work because door can't be locked with fab. Took to dealer and was told that 3 doors needed to have the actuators replaced. Priced over $750.00. Dealer, emerson chevy-Buick offered no assistance. It seems to me that there are problems with the control unit that sends signals to actuators, both by door switches and the fab. Based on the complaints filed I am not alone. …”
NHTSA complaint #10512176, filed 2013-05, 58,000 miles“Door locks will not operate with fob remote passenger rear door will not lock/ unlock at all , other doors may or may not lock/unlock when put in drive or park. Fob will sound horn flash lights.”
NHTSA complaint #10616619, filed 2014-07, 36,500 miles“The passenger power door lock fails to un-lock or lock when accessed with the key fob. The malfunction recurred sporadically. When putting vehicle into drive (or when vehicle is turned off) the door doesn't lock or unlock on the passenger side. Other door locks are starting to have same problem. The mileage of vehicle was 27,000 and door lock problems began march 17, 2014. Have read other reports on internet websites stating this is a common problem on 2005 to 2012 Buick Lacrosse vehicles and possibly other GM vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10574953, filed 2014-03, 27,000 miles“The power door locks do not work either with door switches or the remote fab. Only way to lock or unlock doors is to manually lock or unlock doors, except drivers door which will lock and unlock with key. Remote start doesn't work because door can't be locked with fab. Took to dealer and was told that all 4 doors needed to have the actuators replaced. Priced over $1000.00. They offered to pay $350.00. It seems to me that there are problems with the control unit that sends signals to actuators, both by door switches and the fab. …”
NHTSA complaint #10508525, filed 2013-04, 88,882 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse
85 complaintsAir bags
77 complaintsExterior lighting
62 complaintsEngine
17 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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