2011 Buick Lacrosse brakes complaints

Filed Jan 4, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 105,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 buick lacrosse. While driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle skidded and the contact lost control of the vehicle the stabilitrac and ABS warning indicators remained illuminated. The contact stated that the reduced power warning indicator also illuminated. It was diagnosed that there was a defective sensor in the rear driver side wheel hub that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 05/04/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle has been repaired. The consumer feels the vehicle should be included in a recall. Updated 07/25/2017

Filed Jul 23, 2016 · Brakes · 33,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

While attempting to stop at stop sign by applying brakes vehicle failed to stop then accelerated. While applying brakes as much as possible brakes still failed with vehicle plying through field and coming to rest only when plowing into an embankment,

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 96,400 miles · PA · crash

I was making a left turn and the car accelerated towards the right towards a curb on a residential street and steering wheel and car wheels locked up. I could not turn the wheels and the steering lost its power bringing the car to slam into the curb. I had no control of steering or turning the wheel of the car.

Filed May 12, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 5,004 miles · PA · crash

Attempted to stop for red traffic light; applied brakes but they failed to stop vehicle. Car then accelerated -- used both feet on brake pedal unsuccessfully. Steering wheel locked up launching car into vehicles parked in a used car dealership lot.

Filed Mar 29, 2013 · Brakes · 17,991 miles · TN

Backing into parking space when brakes failed. No prior warning or failure lights ever came on.

Filed Jun 28, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 3,000 miles · NC · crash

Sudden and unexpected acceleration during a low speed (<5 MPH) tight left hand turn. First incident resulted in crash against house wall, damage to vehicle. Vehicle repaired below insurance deductible, no damage to structure. Second incident in a parking lot, on or about may 16, 2012, able to stop vehicle with no crash. Third incident occurred at neighbors house june 26, 2012, causing crash. Damage to vehicle and garage door. All incidents occurred when lifting from accelerator prior to stepping on the brake to shift into reverse (vehicle still in drive, no braking). After 3rd incident vehicle was drivable but was towed to the selling/servicing buick dealer. Vehicle is still being investigated by dealer. Condition does not occur every time in the same tight left hand turn. Type of turn is 90 degrees in driveways to side loading garages and into parking spaces.

Filed Jun 11, 2012 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 5,334 miles · TX

While driving vehicle, vehicle electronics went inopt while cruising down highway at 60 MPH. Speedometer, instrument cluster, turn signals, navigation and radio were all inopt.

Filed May 22, 2011 · Brakes · 1,800 miles · VA

Brakes have failed seven times at low vehicle speed. Intermittent problem, dealer could find no cause. Brake pedal goes all the way to the floor with no braking. Pumping brakes several times causes brakes to start working again. Has happened with two different drivers.