2010 Buick Lacrosse Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 12%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2010 Buick Lacrosse, 12% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 1/22/2020 when I was driving down the road my stabilitrac light came on causing my car to slow down to 25 MPH. Wouldn't go faster than that..I took the battery cables off for about 20 min. And the stabilitrac light came off so I drove the care home and right before I got home it came on again. Also in 1/20/2020 my left headlight. Does not work. I put a knew light bulb on and it worked for a few days and it went out again.”
NHTSA complaint #11301407, filed 2020-01, 112,000 miles“The first time I took car in a soechting motors Buick dealer for stabilitrac came up and then the check engine light came on. The replaced lt ft speed sensor and told me that they could not fine why the engine light was on. Last week I'm getting same problem with the stabilitrac and yellow/orange slippery light came on.”
NHTSA complaint #10587117, filed 2014-05, 89,773 miles“Service stabilitrak warning comes on as soon as wheels are turned after starting vehicle. This happens both when car is stationary or in motion. This started out happening very occasionally, but now happens every time vehicle is driven. I can drive several blocks straight on without the warning, but as soon as the wheels are turned, the warning message comes on, ABS and traction control are automatically turned off. I purchased the vehicle used at 70k miles, this started about 2 mos after purchase. …”
NHTSA complaint #11098939, filed 2018-05, 70,000 miles“Over the two years, while driving, the service stabilitrak warning light comes on; the ABS & park assist lights flash on and off; my RPM, speedometer, & temperature gauges go haywire; and the engine loses power causing the car to jerk. This happens while the vehicle is in motion at various speeds. You never know when this will happen. I have been put in dangerous situations when this happens while driving including on side streets and major highways. The check engine light also comes on and stays on throughout the rest of my drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #11278264, filed 2019-11, 130,000 miles“As im traveling to my mothers house on august 27 2017 my engine just completely shuts down and wouldn't start back up. The same week it was having problems starting or wouldn't turn over to start. My daughter drove my car to o'realiys auto part store to get something for her car, get in to leave and it wouldn't start. A mechanic from the store hooked it to the diagnostic machine and it read a delay in the start up. He start moving a couple of wires on the starter to see if that would help and it did. …”
NHTSA complaint #11020041, filed 2017-08, 72,667 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 8% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 25 | 12% |
| 2011 | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 | 23 | 12% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2010 Buick Lacrosse
46 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Buick Lacrosse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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