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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2G4WD582281••••••2008 Buick LACROSSE
That is about average for the 2008 Buick LACROSSE — 6 complaints per build across 37 builds.
8on this build
217on the model
37builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedSteering 2Air Bags 2Engine 2Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashSep 2014
The contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a curb. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was…
SuspensionJun 2015
The contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for maintenance, it was diagnosed that the front end sway bar was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
Power TrainOct 2014
The engine died without warning and would not restart. Fortunately, I was on a quiet street and so I could stop curbside. Lights etc. Worked but power steering, power brakes, engine were all dead. The cause was a cracked ignition coil that shorted and "fried" the ignition…
Air BagsApr 2014
Passenger air bag light on the dashboard turned from "on" to "off" with 150 pound passenger seated in the front passenger seat. The red warning indicator light on instrument panel also came on. It stayed on for 2 or 3 miles then the dashboard light turned back to "on" and the…
Electrical SystemDec 2012
2008 buick lacrosse. Consumer writes in regards to gm recall# 14299.* ld the consumer stated while driving, the engine suddenly stopped and there was no power steering or brakes. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop, where the ignition coil and control module were…
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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 2G4WD582281175783 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.