Model year guide

2011 Buick LaCrosse

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Buick LaCrosse is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 162 on record.

2011 Buick LaCrosse — representative photo
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2011 Buick LaCrosse at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints169
Combined22 mpg
Typical price$13,185

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2011 Buick LaCrosse recalls 4

Suspension:rear NHTSA Campaign #20V764000 · 21/12/2020

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, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wiscons…

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 January 27, 2021, and April 15, 2021. A third notification was mailed on August 19, 201. Owners m…

Suspension:rear NHTSA Campaign #21V00F000 · 22/12/2021

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, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wiscons…

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 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N2123466…

Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust NHTSA Campaign #14V447000 · 23/07/2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenl…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006…

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:windshield:electrical Heating Element NHTSA Campaign #11V149000 · 04/03/2011

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BUICK LACROSSE AND CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS". ON THESE VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL (ECC) MODULE MAY DISABLE THE ABILITY TO ADJUST THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM SETTINGS. …

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECC MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2011 Buick LaCrosse common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Visibility
Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2011 Buick LaCrosse MPG & running costs

Combined22 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,875

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2011 Buick LaCrosse worth?

Low
$8,695
Typical price
$13,185
High
$17,400

From 159 comparable 2011 Buick LaCrosse listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 Buick LaCrosse costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,375
Depreciation (5 yrs)$8,900
Total$23,275
Per mile$0.31

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($13,185) with the same model 5 model-years older ($4,275), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2011 Buick LaCrosse trims & engines on record

Trims
CXL · CXS · CX
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl · 2.4L 4-cyl

2011 Buick LaCrosse vehicles on record

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2011 Buick LaCrosse — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Buick LaCrosse have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2011 Buick LaCrosse. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Buick LaCrosse?

Based on 169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, service brakes, engine.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Buick LaCrosse get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2011 Buick LaCrosse at about 22 mpg combined (18 city / 28 highway).

How much is a 2011 Buick LaCrosse worth?

Comparable 2011 Buick LaCrosse listings run roughly $8,695–$17,400, typically around $13,185 (from 159 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.