I've had plenty of Buick in the bay over the years, and the speed-control complaints on these don't surprise me. 136 on the NHTSA record across 26 model-year entries (2005–2019) is not a fluke. The complaints are spread across the lineup — no single model is doing all the work. That tells you it's an engineering or supplier pattern, not a one-off bad year. 8 injury reports on the record — not a category to wave off. Average shop fix runs about $600 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. If the car has ADAS, take a test drive that actually exercises it. False AEB triggers and adaptive-cruise drop-outs are common patterns.
ProblemsByVin BUICK / CRUISE CONTROL
26 model-year entries · 2005–2019
Buick cruise control problems
136 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Buick vehicles for cruise control issues. See cruise control across all makes →
Complaints
136
Recalls
0
Year-models
26
Avg fix
$600
19crashes
8injuries
Worst-affected Buick model-years for cruise control Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2006 Buick Lucerne
11 complaints · ~$600 severe
2011 Buick Enclave
10 complaints · ~$600 severe
2005 Buick Rendezvous
9 complaints · ~$600 severe
2011 Buick Regal
7 complaints · ~$600 severe
2010 Buick Enclave
7 complaints · ~$600 severe
2009 Buick Enclave
7 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2008 Buick LaCrosse
7 complaints · ~$600 severe
2015 Buick Enclave
6 complaints · ~$600 severe
2008 Buick Enclave
6 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2016 Buick LaCrosse
5 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2013 Buick Encore
5 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2010 Buick LaCrosse
5 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2008 Buick Lucerne
5 complaints · ~$600 severe
2016 Buick Regal
4 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2012 Buick Verano
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2011 Buick Lucerne
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2009 Buick LaCrosse
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2005 Buick LaCrosse
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2005 Buick Rainier
4 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2005 Buick LeSabre
4 complaints · ~$600 severe
2019 Buick Encore
3 complaints · ~$600 severe
2017 Buick Encore
3 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2013 Buick Regal
3 complaints · ~$600 severe
2013 Buick Enclave
3 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2012 Buick Regal
3 complaints · ~$600 moderate
Common questions
How many Buick cruise control complaints are on file with NHTSA?
136 complaints across 26 model-year entries from 2005 to 2019. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Buick.
Which Buick model has the most cruise control complaints?
The 2006 Buick Lucerne leads with 11 complaints in this category. Next: 2011 Enclave (10) and 2005 Rendezvous (9).
What does it cost to fix Buick cruise control problems?
Independent shops average $600 for cruise control repairs across the Buick lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Buick cruise control recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover cruise control issues on Buick vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Mark Driver, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Buick.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.