2009 Buick Lacrosse Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,739miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Buick Lacrosse, 3% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,739 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.
“While entering interstate off ramp I started slowing down and vehicle accelerated to a very high speed. With extreme brake pedal pressure was not able to slow vehicle down for approximately 100 yards. I had to change 3 lanes to avoid collions with vehicles in front.”
NHTSA complaint #10898985, filed 2016-08, 55,012 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lacrosse. While the vehicle was parked and powered on, the gear shift inadvertently shifted to reverse and rolled backwards. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,466.”
NHTSA complaint #10794502, filed 2015-11, 24,466 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that it was difficult to shift the vehicle from park into reverse. The gear shifter responded as if it would break when attempting to shift gears. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10626526, filed 2014-08Related service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 25% |
| 2017 | 9 | 25% |
| 2016 | 7 | 15% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 12 | 9% |
| 2012 | 24 | 12% |
| 2011 | 19 | 11% |
| 2010 | 17 | 9% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 4% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 19 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 Buick Lacrosse
47 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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