2012 Buick Lacrosse Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 206 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2012 Buick Lacrosse, 2% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 900 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.
“Un smooth shifting around 30 MPH ,causing the car to jerk or brake feels like the assist is not sensing ,causing the had to dealership nothing they can do all check out but the problem is still there.”
NHTSA complaint #10511084, filed 2013-05, 100 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the radio/navigation console screen became black. The on star button and the emergency buttons were also disabled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where the radio was replaced twice. The failure recurred and the contact was told on subsequent visits that the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed but they offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 900 and the current mileage was 8,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10503672, filed 2013-03, 900 miles“2012 Buick Lacrosse with less than 45k, the car has not started for 3 days and car will finally start after the key is left in the ignition for about a minute then the interior lights and screen come on (appearing as though the car was just charged) the car has had limited steering control the power steering service soon light appears a long with another warning light that says '' roll drivers window up, then down the windows will not roll down neither do the locks work in the car.I was driving down the road and had to pull off to the side while all this was taking place. …”
NHTSA complaint #10632504, filed 2014-09Related service bulletins
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- 10253526Apr 8, 2024This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
- 10252774Mar 26, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 10252126Mar 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).
- 10251888Mar 11, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
- 10251889Mar 10, 2024This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
- 10250564Feb 16, 2024This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 10250348Feb 1, 2024This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 10249992Jan 23, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional diagnostics to help isolate source of complaint.
- 10249590Jan 16, 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Buick Lacrosse
62 complaintsEngine
46 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsElectronic stability control
25 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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