2009 Buick Lacrosse Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,578miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2009 Buick Lacrosse, 8% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,578 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.
“This is the third time within a 2 month time frame that I have been having a service traction system , service theft system , ABS system on my odometer. I had to stop and turn the car off. Then they replaced the wheel barring, then they did the electrical and tire and now it is acting up again and they dont even know what it is this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10596330, filed 2014-06, 70,144 miles“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“This has happened numerous times. The first time the check engine light came on, I don't recall the message I actually got; but I took it to a dealership and they replaced an emission control item which seemed to do the trick for awhile. Eventually, as I was driving along some time later, the message reduced engine power came up; and I could feel the engine immediately start to drag. In about 30 seconds to a minute, traction control off or something similar comes up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596851, filed 2014-06, 36,000 miles“We have experienced multiple electrical problems with our 2009 Buick Lacrosse. It first appeared as a bad battery which was replaced. Using the in-car digital readout, we began to see strange voltage readings in the car. The voltage would some times read as low as 12.6 volts and then would start a steady climb up to 14.4 volts. It might stay that way for hours or might slowly drop to the low level. At the low level, we have noticed that multiple items like the speed control and the air conditioning would not work until the voltage was at the high level. …”
NHTSA complaint #10679598, filed 2015-01, 40,000 miles“Reduced power/traction control light came on suddenly and reduced car power immediately. This made for a very dangerous situation while passing a truck and entering the highway. The car dropped speed very quickly making for a potentially deadly situation. This problem comes and goes with no warning until it happens. Research shows this is a big problem for GM vehicles especially the 2009 Buick lacross models. It's a disaster waiting to happen if it hasn't happened already. This needs to be recalled asap.”
NHTSA complaint #11258915, filed 2019-09, 84,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 17% |
| 2017 | 4 | 11% |
| 2016 | 6 | 13% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 12 | 6% |
| 2011 | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 | 17 | 9% |
| 2009 | 9 | 8% |
| 2008 | 10 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 11 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 Buick Lacrosse
47 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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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