Approximately two months after purchasing a Buick Lacrosse I started to experience the vehicle shutting down when the car was parked or idle. Shortly after the check engine light came on. I then took the vehicle to the dealer and they claim they could not find anything wrong with it. I decided to get a second opinion so I took the vehicle to another certied repair shop and they suggested that I get and upper engine flush. Supposedly because this type of vehicle is known for massive amounts of carbon build up. So, I got the upper engine flush on my vehicle but the very next day the check engine light came on again. The. Machanic advised me that it would take more than one engine flush to fix the problem. So after not two but three upper engine flushes the problem of having the check engine light intermittently display is not resolved. No one can seem to find a diagnosis for my vehicle problems not even the dealer. Most recently, the dash board display light periodically goes out, and an unfamiliar noise is coming from the driver's front tire. Once again, I have taken my vehicle to a certified machanic and the issue is not detectable.

- Madison, IL, USA

Took my car in for regular service, my wife drove it home, the car died after 8 miles. She slowed for stop light, car suddenly died. Electrical system went crazy, car lost power, died. I backtracked to help, . I tried starting the car but didn't have any compression. I called dealer, they sent toll truck. According to them, they checked it, drove it a few times, said couldn't find anything wrong, called GM for help. The dealer's service rep said GM told them heard of similar incidents in Lacrosse. GM recommended they apply lubricant cables connecting to ECM. Did so. Had 3 people test drive car, said operating fine. Received call from dealer stating problem corrected, car good to go. Picked up car in company mechanic friend. Rep explained what they did, checked all electrical circuits, breakers, connections, etc and everything appeared to be working fine. Told him that my wife didn't feel safe driving the car now because of incident and he said car should be fine for at least 5 years. I asked what if fix ididn't work? he said that it would probably require a new ECM. Well, car died again yesterday, April 4, about 1:30 pm while driving with my wife to our son's house. Was going about 40 miles/hr after exiting highway, car starting stalling, jerking and all of the console lights were going crazy. Check engine light went on, a service stability track warning and the key symbol appeared on center console, it died completely. Tried restarting it but it wouldn't. waited for traffic to pass, then I rolled car backwards toward the curb to get out of traffic lanes. I waited a few minutes and then started the cart again. I went a few hundred feet, then it died again. I did this 3 more times until getting to my son's house where I was able to park it. I called the dealership about 20 minutes later, the service department had already closed.

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

2010 Buick lucerne rear fuse block malfunctioned and caught fire

- Peoria, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the defroster failed to defrost the front windshield. The contact also stated that the entire instrument panel continuously illuminated. In addition, the heater control knob failed. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

- Nashua, NH, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lacrosse. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and the electrical system failed without warning. The vehicle resumed normal operation when it was restarted. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

- Denham Springs, LA, USA

I was traveling on the highway at 5:30am with minimal traffic. While traveling at 66mph, I put the car into cruise control. Then I pulled my foot off the gas pedal that placed it flat footed with me leg towards the seat. I am a short person. I have 3 house keys on a ring attached to the car key. I felt my knee touch the dangling keys. At that moment, the electrical system and car shut down. I had no power brakes or no power steering, etc. I was in the lane closest to the breakdown lane. I was able get the car into the breakdown lane and cost to a stop. (fortunately no traffic passed me until I finally stopped.) the ignition key and switch was in the on position when I stopped. I was able to restart the car by placing the car in park and restarting the car. I brought the car to the dealership. They looked at the car and found no error codes. They could not duplicate my problem. They told me I must have shut off the ignition switch with my knee. I attempted to do this an cannot turn the key off with my knee. I addition, my knee does not reach the switch without lifting it up at least a couple inches. I only brushed the bottom of the dangling house keys. 2010 should be included in the recall!!!

- Windham, NH, USA

2010 Buick Lacrosse. Consumer writes in regards to "malfunction indicator lamp" came on while driving then engine cut off. The consumer stated she was able to coast into the right lane, and eventually made it into a parking lot. The consumer was able to re-start the vehicle, and was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was at the dealer for five days, where it was diagnosed as an internal mode switch short. The dealer replaced the mode switch. The consumer stated she experienced the same problem a year prior.

- Summerville, SC, USA

I moved my car out of the driveway so my neighbor could plow. He said he smelled something while I was in my car across from our driveway. I put the vehicle in park, pushed shut off/turn off button, vehicle instantaneously filled with dark rolls of smoke coming from the passenger side from the front of the vehicle under the hood. I grabbed the door handle jumped out. My neighbor came running telling me to disengage the hood, I complied. Flames shot up and out from under the hood as it was being released. He threw a lot of snow on the fire extinguishing it. We inhaled the most obnoxious fumes from any automobile I have had the displeasure of having in my company. Car will not start. After this, my husband came out to see what all the yelling was about. My neighbor explained it to him and he unhooked the battery. The car is still parked at the scene of the fire. Today is 2/22/2014 and no insurance adjuster has been here yet. Our town fire department was called and the fire chief assistant came the very day incident occurred and filled out a form, I contacted Buick and I have a claim number and am awaiting further contact from them. Our town highway department placed cones around my vehicle.

- Oswegatchie, NY, USA

I moved my car out of the driveway so my neighbor could plow our driveway. He said he smelled something. I parked the car across from our driveway put it in park, pushed the button to shut the car off, as my vehicle filled with smoke, I grabbed the door handle and jumped out. My neighbor ran to my vehicle telling me to disengage the hood, I complied. Flames jumped up and out from the passenger side of the car under the hood. He threw a lot of snow on the fire to extinguish the flame. We inhaled fumes. Car will not start. After this, my husband came out and my neighbor explained and my husband unhooked battery.

- Oswegatchie, NY, USA

This vehicle has been in the shop at mckinney Buick GMC, and gateway Buick GMC. The battery was the first thing to go, it was replaced under warranty. The second item to go was the alternator, it was replaced under warranty. The windshield washer tank cracked, was a recall, it was replaced. The steering column went out totally, because of the tilt lever, it was replaced under warranty. The rear wheel hubs went out, they were replaced under warranty. The A/C compressor went out this last summer 2013, it was replace under extended warranty, I purchased. Now the heater control switch, or something just went out with the system, because the fan has quit working. So now I'll have to spend another $300 dollars are so to get the vehicle fixed. This car has been a lemon, I bought it certified used, from lone star Buick GMC, when they were in transition to mckinney Buick GMC, I have had nothing but problems with this model. Owned two Buick century's prior to this vehicle, very reliable, replaced a blower motor in my 1999 Buick C, and a battery in my 2004 Buick C. unlike this piece of crap 2010 Buick lemon nightmare. Could you possibly help me out with this problem. This vehicle showed via car fax report to have been in the shop six times prior my purchase. It only had about 16500 miles on it, when I purchased it in may of 2011.

- Mesquite, TX, USA

The battery is dead. So I can get into the car at all..not even to jump it or take it to the dealer.. now I have to get it towed..and getout of work to do it.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

I purchased a Buick Lacrosse in May 2010. I began having issues with the vehicle June 27, 2011. I've had multiple mechanical issues with the car. The electric heater in the seats have gone out 3 times and been repaired and is now not working again. The last repair on the heater in the driver seat was January 2012. On August 1, 2011 the car was towed to the dealership due to the battery leaking acid all over the wires and several other parts. The was kept for almost 10 days. The visor for the moon roof started malfunctioning and had to be repaired. The engine had a knocking sound and I was told that's how he care sounds. The door handle had to be replaced, the car has had ongoing electrical issues and GM has not worked openly and honestly with me. GM has repeatedly told me the care is not eligible to be bout back but will not give a explanation why. I repeatedly requested to speak with a supervisor and was denied opportunity by a GM rep name [xxx] for several weeks. I have repeatedly asked for something in writing and GM refuses to put anything in writing. "when I explained that I wanted them to buy the care back due to the ongoing electrical issues and not to just extend the warranty I was told by the GM rep that I was trying to play a all or nothing game and may end up walking away with nothing." After that comment I felt bullied into excepting a offer of two car payments and a extension of the warranty to 45,000 additional miles. I later withdrew my acceptance of the offer due to the seats malfunctioning again and feeling as though I was forced to take the offer with the GM rep denying me the ability to speak with a supervisor for weeks and making the statement that he made during a conference on 2/24/12. This is the second GM vehicle that I bought in the past 4 yrs that had electrical issues. My 07 Saturn aura had electrical issues lost $9000. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Romulu, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lacrosse. The contact was driving 45 mph when the exterior and interior lights illuminated on and off intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 2,800 and the current mileage is 8,250. Updated 12/16/11 updated 12/22/11

- Evansville, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lacrosse. While driving, the contact stated that the speedometer and fuel gauge would fluctuate and she was unable to determine how fast or slow she was traveling or how much gasoline was actually in the vehicle. She also noticed that the service stability track and service rear axle indicator lights would illuminate on the instrument panel. The dealer made six attempts to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 23,438. The approximate failure mileage was 1,006.

- Canton, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2010 Buick Lacrosse. While driving approximately 65 mph the vehicle suddenly decelerated and all of the warning lights on the instrument panel began flashing erratically. The door locks also began to lock and unlock rapidly; however, the vehicle began to function normally on its own. The vehicle was taken to the dealer previously for diagnostic testing because it would not start and the body module was replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000. Updated 09/21/2011

- Moscow, PA, USA

There are blind spots on right and left windshield. Also when the temperature is below freezing the heated mirrors and rear windshield do not defrost until the vehicle is totally warm and driven 50km.

- Ontario, 00, USA

The battery goes dead. When it was taken to the dealer, we were told that we did not drive enough. The second incident occurred in 12/2010. This time there were 21 low voltage hits when the dealership was troubleshooting. I also submitted a complaint to GM. It appears that their solution is to place a trickle charge on the battery to ensure the battery is at full capacity. I am in the process of purchasing a solar powered battery charge at this time. In order for my wife to drive this vehicle, she will always have to deal with the charger. To have this problem on a state of the art automobile is extremely frustrating.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

The contact owns 2010 Buick Lacrosse. When the contact drove in reverse he noticed that the back up sensor indicator was a defective. The reverse sensor indicator should recognize any object 10 inches high, 12 feet or 21 inches high. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that they couldn't adjust the sensor because it was factory set. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was operating according to the design. The contact stated that the system was defective and gave a false sense of security. The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 2,200. Updated 12/22/10 the back up sensors were not detecting objects. Updated 12/30/10

- Ionia, MI, USA

I was driving the 2010 Buick Lacrosse in rush hour on a very busy street in our town and while stopped an electrical malfunction occurred where all of the dash board lights and warning lights started flashing and the car would not move. I put it in park and then it would not come out of park and went into anti theft lock down. I made several attempts to turn off the car and restart it to try and reset of clear the issue and it remained locked down and not able to move. It was very strange how the key in the ignition was vibrating and buzzing at a high frequency and they would stop. After a few minutes the engine shut down. Now stuck in the middle of the busy road and cars nearly rear ending me and honking at me I thought I would be hit. My son was in the car and I had to wait for the light change to let him flee to safety. Worse yes the safety flashers would not work and the trunk would not open to signal a stalled car. I called on star and they were not helpful as I indicated it was an emergency and they sent a tow truck that arrived an hour later. The police showed up 20 minutes later to protect me and the car from accident. The police called a tow truck that arrived in 15 minutes. The car was towed to the dealer and they are being generally non responsive. I had this problem a few weeks before not in traffic and took into the dealer and they said there did not find an error code. This is a complete random failure and represents a serious safety issue.

- Woodbury, MN, USA

Was driving down the interstate and everything in the dash flashed like when you first start the car. I didn't want to take my eyes off the road, but I think even the speed dial went down and up, again like when the car starts up. Then the little information window in front of the steering wheel window flashed several things including "three keys programmed" and then it stayed on "tire monitor on" or something like that. It had previously been on the mph setting, so I had to roll it back to the mph setting. The car itself drove fine, but I was scared it would do something bizarre and I was in heavy traffic. It was like it rebooted itself.

- Rolla, MO, USA