2012 Buick Lacrosse brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 16 complaints for the 2012 Buick Lacrosse, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 51,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 70% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I purchased this car from another car dealer in early july 2014 with 19,000 miles. I noticed that the vehicle seemed to be sluggish on acceleration. I first thought it was the electronic parking brake not releasing. After doing some research I found another case where some else had their car in for the same issue. They said it was the brake pedal bushing not allowing the pedal to disengage the brakes once they were applied. I was told to drive to the dealer even though I told them it was unsafe.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the brake assist warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure but replaced the brake pads and brake sensor. They also replaced and reprogrammed the electronic brake control module and electronic control module. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Buick Lacrosse
- Electrical system 62 complaints
- Engine 51 complaints
- Suspension 31 complaints
- Stability control 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 24 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints