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2019 Buick Lacrosse Engine Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
43%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
28,100miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Buick Lacrosse, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,100 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.

“Occasionally there is a loud sound in the cabin of water sloshing back and fourth under the dashboard. Some days it will happen when the engine starts. Other times, it is after driving several miles. Sometimes it happens a few days in a row. Other times it will go a week with no noise. The GM mechanic verified that the coolant level is fine. It happens when the car is stationary or moving. I have not heard it at high speeds.”

NHTSA complaint #11361466, filed 2020-09, 200 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that the engine fan failed to shut off after turning off the vehicle. The failure occurred while the vehicle was idling in a drive-thru with the temperature gauge reading that the engine was in the cold position. The driver then drove at speeds between 60 - 70 MPH; after arriving at the residence, the engine fan failed to turn off. The contact disconnected the battery, and all the system functions were reset, and the fan shut off. The failure had become more persistent over time. …”

NHTSA complaint #11571427, filed 2024-02, 56,000 miles

“When accelerating to get on to highway pushing on pedal but nothing happens, have to get pushing up and down until it goes. Has done this four time's and dealer says Buick has no fix for it. Have almost got rear ended twice.”

NHTSA complaint #11677212, filed 2025-07

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019343%
2018433%
2017514%
201636%
201512%
201446%
20133124%
20124622%
20113018%
20104423%
200955%
2008177%
200794%
200683%
200562%

Other parts of the 2019 Buick Lacrosse

Other or unknown
3 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Buick Lacrosse

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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