2008 Buick Lacrosse engine problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Buick Lacrosse — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving the car completely shuts off and I've had close calls. I was driving on the highway and side street when this happened.”
filed Jan 5, 2020
“I have more then one issue. First important issue. While driving down a state road with a peed limit of 50 at 50 mph. My car lost power check engine light came on and the warning light says engine reduced power all acceleration was lost was able to drive at about 30 and was close to a repair shop…”
filed Jun 15, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 27, 2024
Engine problems in other Lacrosse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lacrosse | 5 | 15% |
| 2016 Lacrosse | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 Lacrosse | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Lacrosse | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 Lacrosse | 30 | 23% |
| 2012 Lacrosse | 46 | 22% |
| 2011 Lacrosse | 30 | 18% |
| 2010 Lacrosse | 44 | 23% |
| 2009 Lacrosse | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 Lacrosse | 9 | 4% |
| 2006 Lacrosse | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 Lacrosse | 6 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Buick Lacrosse
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.