2012 Buick Lacrosse Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 9%of 206 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Buick Lacrosse, 9% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my car on the highway the car would completely power down. After sitting in the emergency lane for an hour the car would start and operate as if nothing was wrong. I have had the car for almost 5 years and this has been happening the majority of the time. I have spent over $6000 in repairs with no success.”
NHTSA complaint #11389775, filed 2021-01, 10,700 miles“When driving my car on declining grades the traction control light will appear and the car's front brakes will automatically slow the vehicle down. This happened on 1/21/2018 most recently and almost caused an accident as the person behind me wasn't ready for my car to come to a complete stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11064186, filed 2018-01, 112,000 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“Sometimes while cornering, almost always a right corner, my car will act like anti skid is enabled...I lose power and slow way down,, then my car speeds back up on its own, it does it while engaged to anti skid or not. When I put brand new tires on, it quit doing it, but it's doing it again. I have had this car into the dealer with this complaint about 3 years ago...no issues or recalls were on file at that time. This rear toe link recall is what my car is mimicking, but my VIN # is not listed.”
NHTSA complaint #11384739, filed 2020-12, 56,000 miles“Car stalled out twice, lost power steering. I was backing out of a parking lot space; restarted and then stalled while pulling onto street. Fear is it stalling in traffic and getting rear-ended. I took to garner Buick where had purchased new. When car was relatively new and still on warranty had had similar issue, but dealer never found problem. Now occurs again. They found two sensors that failed but ok now so told me to drive over weekend and see what happens. I see this as a big safety problem and an accident waiting to happen. …”
NHTSA complaint #11055115, filed 2017-12, 29,975 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11032947May 19, 2026This document provides the technician with a diagnostic tip if the vehicle stalls and set diagnostic trouble code P0191 and may also set P0172. The diagnostic tip has the…
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11022775Aug 27, 2025Provide info on that parts restriction ending for the rear diff clutch control 19435910
- 11022084Aug 14, 2025This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 43% |
| 2018 | 1 | 8% |
| 2017 | 3 | 8% |
| 2016 | 4 | 8% |
| 2015 | 4 | 9% |
| 2014 | 9 | 14% |
| 2013 | 9 | 7% |
| 2012 | 19 | 9% |
| 2011 | 13 | 8% |
| 2010 | 13 | 7% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 14 | 6% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Buick Lacrosse
62 complaintsEngine
46 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsElectronic stability control
25 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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