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1G4GC5EG0AF••••••2010 Buick LACROSSE
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2010 Buick LACROSSE build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
172on the model
65builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Power Train 2Vehicle Speed Control 2Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainAug 2020
Air bag is on says it needs checked and also some electrical problem with the transmission that is causing the car to jerk while accelerating
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Dec 2019
This is a hazardous issue. I can be driving and the car stalls out engine reduce, traction light comes on, and everything starts to act up. The heat stops working as well
Air BagsMar 2017
The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the passenger occupant sensor would fail to operate with an occupant in the seat. The contact also stated that the service air bag warning message would intermittently illuminate on the instrument panel while…
Electrical SystemMar 2016
Over the past several months, while driving, the service stabilitrak warning light comes on; the ABS & park assist lights flash on and off; my RPM, speedometer, & temperature gauges go haywire; and the engine loses power causing the car to jerk. I never know when this will…
SteeringApr 2015
I was getting on the on ramp for the interstate and gradually attempting to gaining speed to but my vehicle would not pick up speed.I pressed the gas pedal to the floor with no pick up. Then all of a sudden my vehicle began to pick up speed. When the vehicle got up to…
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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 1G4GC5EG0AF277444 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.