Overview & Reviews
For 2011, the Buick LaCrosse discontinues the 3.0-liter V6 and gains six free months of OnStar's Directions and Connections plan. Also, the four-cylinder model gets a new electric-assist power steering system.
- Elegant interior styling
- Smooth and quiet ride
- Available all-wheel drive.
- Admirable driving dynamics
- Good performance from V6 models
- Underpowered four-cylinder engine
- Limited luggage space.
- Lack of rearward visibility
User Reviews:
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Nothing but problems! - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
By Shawn Wade - November 11 - 10:15 pmI like my Buick Lacrosse, when it works! I purchased this car in Aug. 2010. This is my first and last American made car.The check engine light was on by the 1st oil change (Feb 2011). In May 2011, they had to replace the Catylic Converter. In Sept 2011, they replaced the sunroof switch. In March 2012, I had to replace the cabin filter and they had to re-charge the battery. In Aug 2012, they replaced a speed sensor. In Sept 2012, they replaced the battery. In November 2012, the check engine light was on again but they couldnt figure out why and cleared the code. In August 2013, the battery was dead again. Instead of them figuring out what the "real" problem is, they replaced the battery again. Yesterday (11/11/15), the car stopped while I was on the highway. The transmission needs repairing. This time, the dealer is saying I did something wrong! Like what, drive my car?!?! I agree with the prior post...Lacrosse Lemon!
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under 50k shouldnt have this many problems2 - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
By pat walsh - July 29 - 8:46 ambought with less than 10k on the clock. Wife loved the looks and ride. She traded an 06 Caddy and thought the ride was every bit as good. around 35k what sounded like tire noise developed. turns out (after buying tires) the noise MAY be hub bearings. About the same time the engine started stalling right off idle. thought it was the dreaded "throttle plate coking up" that seems engineered into every GM weve bought since 1996. Still not found that problem. I had tried to convince her to look at Nissans. Shes finally listening. GM should have a 60k bumper to bumper warranty, or start building cars that have fewer problems than a 1970 Fiat.
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DOA-Dead on Arrival - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
By kat803 - November 26 - 4:15 pmOn November 8, 2012, I received a call that my father was gravely ill. I packed up my car and headed out of town. Needless to say the week before I took the car to the dealership because I felt there was something going on with my Buick. I have had the car for 1 full year, bought it as a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle. 2 months into my purchase. the car stopped on me and would not drive forward(Transmission Done)Almost 1 year later as we were about 1 hour into our 5 hour drive to visit my gravely ill father. My Buick literally died on me. It said "Reduced Engine Power". The car died on me. My father died and my Buick let me down on my drive to see him
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Beautiful, Feature Packed, Mixed Emotions - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
By jamessam - October 9 - 7:36 pm2011 LaCrosse CXS black/black 19"wheels, Nav, Roof, nice power, very sexy car. However the trunk is puny, one set of clubs only. The interior ergonomics take a few weeks of ownership to pinpoint. The dash curves outward at the door just enough to bump your knee when exiting. The foot well is very tight for my size 11 feet. Im 61" and the center arm rest is too high and to far back making long trips uncomfortable. And theres no storage to speak of inside. Bought new 7/2010, my steering column was replace 11/2010. Last Monday the steeing gear was raplaced @ 17,500 miles! That was enough for me, traded it in Thurday, lost $ on it, but i want to be able to steer man Ive got kids to live for.
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2011 Buick LaCrosse Electrical Problem - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
By gvan2 - June 5 - 8:31 pmI used to love this NEW car but it stopped while driving. The entire electrical system shut down. I was able to pull over but dont feel comfortable driving car now. Cant imagine turning in front of a vehicle and IT DECIDES to stop!
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some designing poor - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
By sissie3 - January 29 - 11:08 pmPoor visibility front @ back. Poor cup holder placements in front.Cruise contol placement not good,to easy to accidently turn on or off. All bang heads getting in and out and we are short...and gas mileage not over 23mpg in any driving conditions. All very disappointing except it is a beautiful car inside and out, but wish I was back in a Toyota!
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Big mistake - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
By Dan - November 19 - 2:00 amI am a former Toyota owner so I expect exceptional quality and reliability. After 250 miles the check engine light went on and the car went in for servicing. At 500 miles it is going back because the home link does not work. We have noticed a significant blind spot where the bottom front roof pillar meets the top passenger mirror housing so it is impossible to see oncomming traffic from above the mirror. Views out the back window are also limited. We have already had a near accident because of poor visibility. The carpet is so thin it looks like the pile has been sprayed on and build quality is a far cry from a Toyota product. Buick proved beauty is only skin deep. Stay with Toyotas!
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WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
By Jozie - November 2 - 2:00 amUnfortunately this vehicle DID NOT come close to meeting my expectations.. I find the ride to be very uncomfortable with a lot of LOUD road noise..bumps are taken roughly and loud..VERY ANNOYING, even the radio does not drown out the noise.. The interior design is done well although the plastic looks cheap both on the inside and outside of the care..storage space is limited.. blind spots both in the front and back of the vehicle make for difficult parking even with the backup warning device.. This purchase was a huge mistake..I was a prior Acura TL owner and should not have changed..
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A Way To Go - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
By Norman - October 31 - 2:00 amTouring ride not good enough, thus hit performance & comfort. Comfort: bad headrest, seat like old favorite recliner after about 1hr that sags, stuffing shifted. Center armrest? Poor lumbar support. Not enough bolster. Economy, not impressed, hoping it improves. Fun 2 drive, not with current seating & sway of vehicle. InteriorDesign: Seat/headrest, seat memory, storage poor-not enough, buggy Nav screen & sun hits it, malibu has speed sensitive wiper, distorted bass on HK, 3 BS = 0cupholder. Exterior: Looks real nice, but-mirror 2 tall, 19"tire poor rate, hit on suspension, rearcamera lite sensitv. BuildQuality: flaw on light assy, metal scratched before paint, 2 many negative ticks as above.
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FactoryOptionsCeptSunroof&RS displays - 2011 Buick LaCrosse
By E_Net_RIder - October 27 - 2:00 am1500M.TooManyItemsNotInstalledOrPoorQua lity ToBeCalledLuxury.PoorTires&IntakeNoisy >70MPH. 2CosmeticDamagesFromFactory.TooMuchRoll &Sway. Poor seat support on long ride,terrible headrest. LackOfUsefulStorage. HK AudioIsTerribleOnBassNotes(XM Radio) CheapLookingSpeakersMayBeCause. IgnorantProgrammingOfSeatMemory. I have documented 3 pages of complaints that stop this automobile from being the high quality/luxury I expected. SomeAreLackOf,UsefulStorage&Armrest, CorneringLamps, LoadLeveling, SpeedSensitveWipers(MalibuHasIt). OnlyOneAdjustableBackSupportForDriver, NoneForPassenger(Malibu W/LeatherHasMoreSupportiveSeats). NotAsQuietOrNiceRidingAsLincoln.
