2011 Buick Lacrosse Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 19%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,355miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Buick Lacrosse, 19% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,355 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Every time I will drive for so long I'd lose all power radio dash lights headlights everything and start blinking and going out and finally the car was just die. Come to find out it is electrical issues and it's costing me more than the car is worth to even get it back from the shop.”
NHTSA complaint #11233569, filed 2019-07, 107,000 miles“Federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103 windshield defrosting and defogging system and I don't know if its effecting my A/C to I have taken it everywhere to get fix and no one fixes it completely stills blow cool not cold like it is supposed to.”
NHTSA complaint #11326885, filed 2020-06, 120,000 miles“Vehicle has been operating normally. It just came off warranty a few weeks back. Wife came home and parked the vehicle in the driveway. Went out several hours later to go somewhere and it would not start. There were no warnings of a problem. When we turned the ignition key we heard a few clicks and then nothing. Lights we noticeably dim. We were able to get it started with a jumper and let it run for a while. It will be serviced in the morning. It appears the problem is with the battery or there is an electrical problem in the system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10779160, filed 2015-10, 49,500 miles“This vehicle stalls/cuts off while driving. It can occur while driving or taking off from a stand still. It maintains a stored history code p0014 and after service will reappear. Especially dangerous while driving in the national capital area. Buick has a notice about the engine control module and that has to be reprogramed for that vehicle model and my VIN number falls within that bulletin. The problem is that it doesn't work and the vehicle shuts off at a moments notice. Right now I'm afraid that my life or someone else is ir real danger. Unfortunately I'm not the only one. …”
NHTSA complaint #10970289, filed 2017-04, 100,000 miles“Car was parked in our garage at 2:30 pm. I went into the garage at 7:45 pm and found it extremely hot (115f), opened the garage doors and tried to start the car to get it out of the garage. Would not start and called aaa for a tow. Aaa suggested calling police & fire. Police came and they called fire dept. Temp under hood registered 150f and co alarm in basement started to go off. Firefighters put on protective gear, entered house and their co monitors went off immediately. Gas line shut off, house vented. Car eventually towed to dealership nearby. …”
NHTSA complaint #10733844, filed 2015-07, 55,355 milesRelated recalls
- 11V149000Mar 4, 2011General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 buick lacrosse and cadillac srx vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor…Covers: Buick Lacrosse 2011, Cadillac SRX 2011
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- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
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- 11010421Oct 3, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
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- 11002441Jun 14, 2024This service bulletin provides information for engine oil life monitor operation calculation.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 14% |
| 2018 | 5 | 42% |
| 2017 | 11 | 31% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 | 9 | 20% |
| 2014 | 14 | 22% |
| 2013 | 55 | 42% |
| 2012 | 62 | 30% |
| 2011 | 32 | 19% |
| 2010 | 46 | 24% |
| 2009 | 31 | 29% |
| 2008 | 84 | 34% |
| 2007 | 75 | 30% |
| 2006 | 83 | 28% |
| 2005 | 80 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2011 Buick Lacrosse
30 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Buick Lacrosse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology