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ProblemsByVin File / 2019-BUICK-LACROSSE
2019 · buick

buick LaCrosse problems

0 safety recalls. 5 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
9.2 / 10

Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.

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Critical
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Moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2019 LaCrosse · other
I OWN A 2019 BUICK LACROSSE E-SHIFT (VIN#[XXX]). OVER THE LAST 4-5 MOS. I HAVE HAD 3 INCIDENTS WHERE THE E-SHIFT MECHANISM HAS GONE INTO PARK WITHOUT TOUCHING THE SHIFT CONTROL. 1. FIRST OCCURRENCE - APPROX. 5 MONTHS AGO CAR WAS IN DRIVE AT VERY SLOW SPEED ENTERING PARKING…
12/16/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11383692.0
2019 LaCrosse · other
In October 2021, while driving, the car lost power. Several indicators displayed at the time, including: • Service Engine • Service Stabilitrak • Service Antilock Brakes • Service Transmission I managed to pull the car to the side of the road and restart it, but it was stuck in…
10/31/2022 · NHTSA ODI #11491668.0
2019 LaCrosse · engine
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…
09/28/2020 · NHTSA ODI #11361466.0
2019 LaCrosse · engine
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.
07/30/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11677212.0

Common questions

Is the 2019 Buick LaCrosse reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 9.2 out of 10 based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Buick LaCrosse is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2019 Buick LaCrosse?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Buick LaCrosse has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2019 Buick LaCrosse?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 5 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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