2010 Buick Lacrosse: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jan 3, 2020 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · CO

My buick lacrosse was handling just fine until I put a heavy piece of luggage into the trunk. I got back in the car and it wouldn't start. A message was on my dashboard saying there was a power steering problem. I was at the airport, so a tow truck driver was on the scene within minutes. The tow truck driver jumped my car. He handed me the trim cover that covers the battery. I'm not sure if he took it off, or whether it came off when I put the heavy suitcase in the trunk. I put the trim cover in the back of my car and drove off. The car then stalled when I put it in reverse to back into the driveway. It wouldn't start again, so I jumped it. It worked and I drove to my mechanic. Mechanic said my battery was fine. They checked the error messages. They couldn't figure out what was wrong so they sent me to a dealer. The dealer couldn't figure out what was wrong and said to come back if it happens again. For about two months the car would randomly not start or stall. Several days could go by with it working just fine. At first, when it stalled it was only when I had just started the car or put it in reverse. But then the vehicle stalled while I was driving on the interstate, at the top of a long hill, in a construction zone. I was able to coast down a half mile or so until I arrived at an emergency pull off zone. The power steering went out so the steering wheel was tight but workable. After pulling over, I tried starting the car again but it didn't work. I had a self jump start kit, and was able to jump the car again. It started back up and seemed like nothing was wrong. But about five minutes later it stalled again. Fortunately, I was by another emergency pull off. At this point, I put the trim cover back on the battery. And the car has worked fine for several months. The car should not start and then randomly stall if the trim cover is off.

Filed Dec 20, 2019 · Driver assistance · 59 miles · TN

This is a hazardous issue. I can be driving and the car stalls out engine reduce, traction light comes on, and everything starts to act up. The heat stops working as well

Filed Jun 15, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 42,000 miles · FL

Could not press on steering box on left above. Engine shut off while taking a right turn driving a few days after we bought the car. Steering and brakes went. Car shut off in middle of the road on a busy street. Car did restart and drive home about one mile. Drove the car 2 more times with no problem. Then on day 10 drive car couple miles to store on very busy street; car shut off while driving taking right turn and steering and breaks did not work; almost ran into an oncoming vehicle as car would not steer into store parking lot. Turned car in automatic ignition and it started; waived oncoming car; apologized; and car was parked. Drove home without incident. Going to call honda dealer that sold me this car, there is recall on 2000-2009 I just researched, but unsure if recall extends to this behicle 2010 model. Please contact me if any action or remedy in law I may have. This is very dangerous situation; no one should have to be physically injured before obtaining a fa ir remedy. Car recall should have turned up on car fax done by honda. Please contact me regarding recalls on this vehicle. I can't check this box off below. Tech issues. Thankyou! This is frightening!

Filed Jun 5, 2018 · Engine · 81,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 buick lacrosse. While driving 60-70 MPH, the reduced power warning indicator illuminated, the vehicle lost forward momentum, the braking and power steering ability seized, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to thorson motor center (3456 e colorado blvd, pasadena, ca 91107, (626) 817-6465) where it was diagnosed that the oil level was low and that the oil level sensor was inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000. *tt *js engine stall updated 9/24/18

Filed Aug 28, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 72,667 miles · AR

As im traveling to my mothers house on august 27 2017 my engine just completely shuts down and wouldn't start back up. The same week it was having problems starting or wouldn't turn over to start. My daughter drove my car to o'realiys auto part store to get something for her car, get in to leave and it wouldn't start. A mechanic from the store hooked it to the diagnostic machine and it read a delay in the start up. He start moving a couple of wires on the starter to see if that would help and it did. He told my daughter don't cut it off until you get home because he may do it again and suggested I put a new starter on it. I took his advice and bought one and had it installed the same day. When done it started with no problems and the next day while driving is when the engine shuts down while driving. I looked on the internet for problems with a 2010 buick lacross and I was shocked that people were having the same issues with their buicks. This is very dangerous and is a serous matter. Someone or a whole family could be killed because their buick has an manufacturing problem and buick is doing nothing about it. I am aboustley scared to drive this car with my family after reading many people problems like mine. Please help!

Filed Aug 28, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 70,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 buick lacrosse. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. A dealer was not contacted about the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. On more than one occasion, the vehicle hesitated to start. O'reilley auto parts in west memphis, arkansas diagnosed that there was a delay in the start up mechanism on the vehicle, which caused the hesitation. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2016 · Engine · 52,000 miles · IL

Reduced engine power-while driving 30mph the vehicle will randomly reduce engine power and caused the vehicle to stall. I had to pull over and restart my vehicle 2 twice to make it home safely. Gm has a service bulletin out to repair 2010-2011 buck lacrosse only manufactured at specific plants. Gm dealer states I have same defective throttle that was manufactured in 2010-2011 lacrosse and causes the engine to fail while driving the vehicle however gm is saying that no matter if the part is defective it matters which plant made my car and that I should have take an extend warranty. My car just reached 52k miles this month and I could have lost my life and my children's lives by this happening to me over 10 times in 2 weeks.

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 60,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 buick lacrosse. While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled when the accelerator pedal was applied and in the process of acceleration. The issue recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2016 · Engine · 47,739 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the malfunction and the engine powering down indicator illuminated. The vehicle stalled. The contact had to maneuver to the side of the road. After approximately 15 minutes, the vehicle started but the engine malfunction indicator was still illuminated. The vehicle was driven home and the failure recurred three other times. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle control assembly was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 47,739.

Filed Apr 5, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 93,450 miles · CA

Took my car in for regular service, my wife drove it home, the car died after 8 miles. She slowed for stop light, car suddenly died. Electrical system went crazy, car lost power, died. I backtracked to help,. I tried starting the car but didn't have any compression. I called dealer, they sent toll truck. According to them, they checked it, drove it a few times, said couldn't find anything wrong, called gm for help. The dealer's service rep said gm told them heard of similar incidents in lacrosse. Gm recommended they apply lubricant cables connecting to ECM. Did so. Had 3 people test drive car, said operating fine. Received call from dealer stating problem corrected,car good to go. Picked up car in company mechanic friend. Rep explained what they did, checked all electrical circuits, breakers, connections, etc and everything appeared to be working fine. Told him that my wife didn't feel safe driving the car now because of incident and he said car should be fine for at least 5 years. I asked what if fix ididn't work? He said that it would probably require a new ECM. Well, car died again yesterday, april 4, about 1:30 pm while driving with my wife to our son's house. Was going about 40 miles/hr after exiting highway, car starting stalling, jerking and all of the console lights were going crazy. Check engine light went on, a service stability track warning and the key symbol appeared on center console, it died completely. Tried restarting it but it wouldn't. Waited for traffic to pass, then I rolled car backwards toward the curb to get out of traffic lanes. I waited a few minutes and then started the cart again. I went a few hundred feet, then it died again. I did this 3 more times until getting to my son's house where I was able to park it. I called the dealership about 20 minutes later, the service department had already closed.

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 1,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the electrical system failed without warning. The vehicle resumed normal operation when it was restarted. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000.

Filed Jan 10, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 23,591 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 buick lacrosse. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the failure occurred three times over a two year period. The mechanic diagnosed that the computer module had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired three times for the identical failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,591. Updated 1/29/14*cn vehicle continues to have a feel of losing power via gas pedal, but so far, hasn't stopped again, but does slow down when this happens. All other info on form is good. Updated 01/29/14