2012 Buick Lacrosse Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 12%of 206 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,738miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2012 Buick Lacrosse, 12% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,738 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“My car was moving and cut off on me and then automatically restarted while driving. The power steering locked up. This is been a going on for a few days now. Sometimes I restart it myself sometimes it automatically restarts. Engine light is on for a day and then goes off and comes back on again.”
NHTSA complaint #11048384, filed 2017-11, 52,894 miles“Whenever I put fuel in the car it has a hard time starting and will also stall occasionally. It's been happening since june 2018 and I have had a mechanic try to fix it and they can't figure out what's causing it to do this. Are there any recalls for this.”
NHTSA complaint #11141010, filed 2018-10, 120,000 miles“Takata recall. As I was driving on the highway my vehicle slowed down on its own in the midst of 70 MPH traffic and as I pushed on brakes my vehicle jerked. When I tried to speed back up my car slowly accelerated. I was terrified when it slowed down because the car behind me almost hit me. My car is now give me a warning sign 'stabilize track assist' but I had my breaks check and they were fine. Now I start to smell a burning smell sometimes when I'm driving”
NHTSA complaint #11205612, filed 2019-05, 158,000 miles“My vehicle stalled out while I was on the express way. Then it would not start without a jump. Check engine light came on along with traction control light. Computer put out a code p062f. Now I have to get a jump almost every other day.”
NHTSA complaint #11253436, filed 2019-09, 83,177 miles“I was driving my car down a interstate highway when all of a sudden the stability track can on my dash and the car freaked out and breaked really hard ! I stated to spin out and then a loud crack the lower control arm broke on the rear right side . We almost really lost our lives! This is the 12 time this has happen and the mechanics tell me nothing is wrong they can see!! I'm taking it to Buick to see what they say this should be recalled asap! Somebody will get severely hurt soon omg”
NHTSA complaint #11342049, filed 2020-07, 235,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V404000Aug 3, 2011Gm is recalling certain model year 2012 buick lacrosse passenger vehicles manufactured from june 9, 2011, through july 2, 2011, for failing to conform to the…Covers: Buick Lacrosse 2012
Related 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 2012 Buick Lacrosse
62 complaintsEngine
46 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
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