2011 Buick Lacrosse Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,352miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Buick Lacrosse, 3% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,352 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.
“Whenever we fuel our 2011 Buick Lacrosse cxs it would not fully start and after several attempts, it would run the battery down. After the second incident, it was observed that if we rapidly pump the accelerator while the vehicle was trying to start it would pick up and fully start. This is what we have been doing and is still doing, regardless of the fuel station (exxon-mobile, shell, murphy/walmart, citgo, chevon, valero, fuel depot, ect.). …”
NHTSA complaint #11231982, filed 2019-07, 81,029 miles“Twice after filling up with gas, my car was oils not start at the pump. Each time I had to wait several minutes before it would actually start. The second time it happened, I waited, it started then immediately quit again. There is a very hard start when it attempts to start as well. The engine light came on then immediately went off. I took the car directly to the dealership where it had to remain running until they could get it in. This was 540p on friday, may 25th before a holiday.”
NHTSA complaint #11098066, filed 2018-05, 73,704 miles“My vehicle a 2011 Buick Lacrosse cxl 2.4l engine rpo laf. I have a problem with the engine making noise due to balance shaft chain special coverage recall 12313 where back then they included in the recall the balance shaft chain, tensioner, and also the engine mount high pressure fuel pump, then to say this bulletin has been revised to remove special coverage adjustment for the fuel pump that is now included in voluntary emissions recall 43180. Updates have been made to the part information, service procedure, and warranty transaction information sections. …”
NHTSA complaint #10935214, filed 2016-12, 29,750 miles“Car been smelling like gas for awhile engine light pop on and off. My car will not start I have replace the fuel pump car still won’t get gas . Replaced battery numerous of times battery keep won’t stay charge . I have a recall on my car I believe the suspension is under recall as well. I also had to replace my windshield wiper motor a few times slapped against my windshield and cracked windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #11449845, filed 2022-02“The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle began to leak fuel from under the housing unit. Whenever the contact attempted to accelerate from a stop, it would jerk and hesitate before accelerating. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10935625, filed 2016-12, 33,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006711Aug 8, 2024This service bulletin provides diagnostic repair information for customer concerns of Engine Run-On, Rough Running, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated.
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 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…
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10234144Mar 20, 2023This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 14% |
| 2018 | 3 | 25% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 | 3 | 7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 9 | 7% |
| 2012 | 8 | 4% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 4% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 Buick Lacrosse
32 complaintsEngine
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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