2010 Buick LaCrosse Problems, Recalls & Reliability
278 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 67/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 64,000 miles.
Below average
Where 2010 sits among all LaCrosse years
What owners report
“I purchased a vehicle August 2, 2024 from Kingdom auto sales. The car was inspected July 2024 in which it passed shortly after the car wouldn’t go over 40 mph. It would say it’s an over speed. The car runs hot and the parking assist light won’t go off May 25, 2025 I was driving on the highway in…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 LaCrosse
“While driving on highway the engine stopped suddenly and steering wheel was locked. The car had to be towed to repair shop.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 LaCrosse
“The sunroof of my 2010 buick lacross exploded while driving on the interstate .”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 LaCrosse
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 204 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 64,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 36,000 and 89,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (2)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,…
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at…
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland,…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on…
Technical service bulletins
1,587 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2010 LaCrosse TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2010 Buick LaCrosse reliable?
The 2010 Buick LaCrosse drew 278 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 67/100, scored against the model's worst year (2006).
What are the most common 2010 Buick LaCrosse problems?
The top reported problems for the 2010 Buick LaCrosse are electrical (54 complaints), engine (51), and other (38).
At what mileage do 2010 Buick LaCrosse problems show up?
Owners most often report 2010 Buick LaCrosse problems around 64,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 36,000 and 89,000 miles.
Does the 2010 Buick LaCrosse have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2010 Buick LaCrosse. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.