2019 Buick LaCrosse reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2019 Buick LaCrosse has 6 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 1 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 8 LaCrosse years on this site. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Automatic transmission and Caliper.

2012 Buick LaCrosse — Photo by Navigator84, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (3 of 6), then Electrical system (1) and Fuel and propulsion system (1).

Next to 2018

The 2018 LaCrosse has 12 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Buick LaCrosse. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2020-10-29 · NHTSA campaign 20V668000

Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

Recall hydraulic brakes, foundation components, disc, caliper 2018-08-30 · NHTSA campaign 18V576000

Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

Complaints by component (6 total)

Engine

Electrical system

Fuel and propulsion system

Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"When I come to a stop and the auto stop/start disengages the car makes a grinding noise"
Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-13
"When accelerating to get on to highway pushing on pedal but nothing happens, have to get pushing up and down until it goes. Has done this four time's and dealer says Buick has no fix for it. Have almost got rear ended…"
Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-07-30
"The contact owns a 2019 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that the engine fan failed to shut off after turning off the vehicle. The failure occurred while the vehicle was idling in a drive-thru with the temperature…"
Electrical system, Engine · filed 2024-02-12
"In October 2021, while driving, the car lost power. Several indicators displayed at the time, including: • Service Engine • Service Stabilitrak • Service Antilock Brakes • Service Transmission I managed to pull the car…"
Unknown or other · filed 2022-10-31
"I OWN A 2019 BUICK LACROSSE E-SHIFT (VIN#[XXX]). OVER THE LAST 4-5 MOS. I HAVE HAD 3 INCIDENTS WHERE THE E-SHIFT MECHANISM HAS GONE INTO PARK WITHOUT TOUCHING THE SHIFT CONTROL. 1. FIRST OCCURRENCE - APPROX. 5 MONTHS…"
Unknown or other · filed 2020-12-16

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2019 Buick LaCrosse 4 DR AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars
2019 Buick LaCrosse 4 DR FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars
2019 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid 4 DR FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
LaCrosse	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic (9-speed)	Front-wheel drive	20	30	24 MPG	$2700
LaCrosse all-wheel drive	3.6L, 6-cyl	Automatic (9-speed)	All-wheel drive	20	29	23 MPG	$2800
LaCrosse eAssist	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Front-wheel drive	25	35	29 MPG	$2250

Specs and fitment

3rd generation, 2017–2019

Body styles Sedan

Oil 5W-30 (all temps); 0W-30 below -29°C , 6 qt capacity

Tire size 235/50R18, 245/45R19, 245/40R20 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V-576 covers certain 2018-2019 Buick LaCrosse vehicles among other GM models: the rear brake caliper piston seal may allow air into the hydraulic system and reduce braking performance. Dealers bleed the brake system. Recall 20V-668 covers certain 2018-2019 LaCrosse vehicles among other GM models: missing bolts on the start-stop transmission accumulator endcap can leak transmission oil and may progress to a loss of propulsion; dealers inspect and replace the accumulator if bolts are missing. Recall 18V-358 covers certain 2018 LaCrosse vehicles among other GM models: the high-pressure fuel pump may detach and damage a fuel line, creating a leak and fire risk; dealers replace the pump and high-pressure pipe.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Buick LaCrosse reliable?

What are common problems with a 2019 Buick LaCrosse?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (3 of 6), then Electrical system (1) and Fuel and propulsion system (1).

Is the 2019 Buick LaCrosse more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 LaCrosse has 12 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2019 Buick LaCrosse been recalled?

The 2019 Buick LaCrosse has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Buick LaCrosse?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2019 Buick LaCrosse with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Buick LaCrosse get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Buick LaCrosse is 25.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Buick LaCrosse take?

5W-30 at all temps; 0W-30 is listed for use below -29°C on both the 2012-2016 and 2017-2019 generations here.

What does recall 18V-576 cover on later LaCrosse?

Certain 2018-2019 LaCrosse vehicles among other GM models: the rear brake caliper piston seal may allow air into the hydraulic system and reduce braking performance. Dealers bleed the brake system.

When did the third-generation LaCrosse start?

Model year 2017 (through 2019 on this site).