2010 Buick Lacrosse Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Buick Lacrosse, 6% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 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.
“While driving city streets in a snow storm, I was unable to defrost the rear window and melt the snow off of the heated side view mirrors. I literally couldn't see anything behind or next to me. When I press the defroster button the light indicates that it's on but nothing happens. There were no warning indicators illuminated. I took the vehicle into the dealership twice for this problem and they said that both the rear window defogger and heated mirrors work off the same button and needed to be reprogrammed - but it never seems to work when I truly need it.”
NHTSA complaint #11308042, filed 2020-02, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH with the A/C activated, there was a loud shattering sound coming from the roof of the vehicle. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and inspected, and the contact became aware that the sunroof had exploded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11651377, filed 2025-03, 250,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lacrosse. While the vehicle was parked or in motion, all of the windows frosted over. No warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred monthly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 01/07/14 updated 9/7/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10661193, filed 2014-11, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lacrosse. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the windshield had a small crack that was expanding. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. Causes of failure : body flex as told to me from auto shops. Auto glass shops. Defect from factory / general motors . Updated 04/26/16 updated 05/23/18”
NHTSA complaint #10825322, filed 2016-02, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the rear defroster malfunctioned. The failure occurred three times and affected the contact's vision while driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer each time the defroster failed and repaired under TSB #pic5308c. The failure continued. The failure mileage was 5,600.”
NHTSA complaint #10379679, filed 2011-01, 5,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 23 | 14% |
| 2010 | 12 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Buick Lacrosse
46 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsElectronic stability control
23 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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