Having been around in the mid 2000s all the way to the late teens, the Buick LaCrosse has made a name for itself in the sedan community. With its prime having come and gone, you may be wanting to relive the glory that is a Buick LaCrosse. While aging, this model is still special for those who have one. These are some known issues in the Buick LaCrosse model.
Key Takeaways:
- With the life of the LaCrosse having reached the end, the more recent models are some of the most reliable on the road with the earlier ones experiencing the most issues.
- We offer a variety of different services to make sure your Buick stays in top shape.
- Our techs can provide inspections of your vehicle to help keep good to go before any potential issues get too big.
What are some problems with the Buick LaCrosse?
With the North American LaCrosse in the history books, there’s a handful of issues that it’s known for. These are with the Transmission, engine, electrical system, steering, and power steering hose leaks.
All things considered, the LaCrosse is a decent vehicle with Kelley Blue Book noting that the more recent models before it was discontinued have “a particular set of skills that may make people want to hunt it down and buy it.”. Taking a deeper look into these issues will show that the transmission issues are delayed shifting, slipping gears, as well as rough shifting,
The engine had problems with rough idling, stalling, and overheating. If you LaCrosse were to experience this, it would make operating it less enjoyable, or even dangerous depending on what you were doing.
For the electrical system, if you were to experience this, the vehicle may not tell you if the door is slightly open. Other issues would sometimes be with the electronic power steering, making operating the LaCrosse less enjoyable, and less reliable.
Were there any known issues with the steering system of the Buick LaCrosse?
The steering problems weren’t exactly hazardous, but definitely annoying. If your LaCrosse were to experience this, you would notice that your vehicle would have a clunking sound when steering your vehicle.
The last issue is with the power steering hose. Owners of the 2005-2010 models had noticed the leaks in the hose, some even have had it leak into their cabin, causing further damage elsewhere.
Why should I get Buick LaCrosse in California?
While these issues are present in some models, we take care in checking our inventory before it gets to you. Whatever vehicle you get from us will be taken care of. The transmission issues are something we take seriously as well as the other ones that are mentioned.
If you suspect that your vehicle that you purchased from us has a problem, you can bring it in, and our team of techs, and their top of the line equipment will have it diagnosed quickly. Letting you know exactly what needs to be done.
If you want to be more cautious, we even offer inspections for the vehicle, helping give you peace of mind that your vehicle is in top shape. If we do find a fault, we’ll do what we can to take care of you. If these issues are with smaller parts of the vehicle that are easy to change, there’s a chance that we’ll offer rebates.
Is Reliable GMC a Good Dealership to Purchase from?
Here in the Sacramento area, we want to be the ones you turn to for both new and used vehicles. We have some of the best people in the area on our team and we want to prove that to you. We offer routine maintenance, as well as collision repair, helping you drive in style, in a reliable vehicle.
Come by Reliable Buick today to come check out our lot full of cars, and our facilities. We want you to be confident in us, as we give back to you.