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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G4GC5ED5BF••••••2011 Buick LACROSSE
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2011 Buick LACROSSE build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
154on the model
60builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedSuspension 2Seats 1Vehicle Speed Control 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensioncrashFeb 2022
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…
Service BrakesJun 2020
Brake pedal does not raise after applying brakes. Brakes remain engaged causing drag and brake lights stay on. Intermittent problem. Must pull pedal back up to stop braking action and get brake lights to turn off. Dangerous situation that can cause damage to brake rotors and…
StructureNov 2019
Trunk randomly opens. It has happened many times and my key fob is not in my pocket. I keep it on a clip on my purse when not in use. Once I noticed the alert in my car popped up on my display while driving @ 55 mph and I did stop and closed the trunk. Most of the time car has…
Vehicle Speed ControlMay 2013
The contact owns a 2011 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while decelerating, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and agreed to send a engineer to inspect the vehicle. The…
SeatsMay 2011
2011 buick lacrosse. Consumer writes in regards to head rest lock in vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the head rest can not be moved due to the added lock feature. The consumer stated the driver and passenger are forced to look down at the floor in order to be comfortable. The…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G4GC5ED5BF172549 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.