2019 Buick LaCrosse eAssist recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Buick LaCrosse eAssist; the most frequently affected component is power train — automatic transmission. Owners filed 6 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2019 ranks #6 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints6

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Recalls (2)

Power train — Automatic transmissionCampaign 20V668000 · 29 Oct 2020

Problem: 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.

Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

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.

Service brakes, hydraulic — CaliperCampaign 18V576000 · 30 Aug 2018

Problem: 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.

Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 6 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other3 · 50%

Engine3 · 50%

Fuel/propulsion system1 · 17%

Electrical system1 · 17%

When complaints were filed

20202

20221

20241

20251

20261

From owner complaints

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 ago car was in drive at very slow speed entering parking slot with foot lightly depressed on brake.…
Unknown or other · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

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 to the side of the road and restart it, but it was stuck in first gear. After several restarts it…
Unknown or other · Oct 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

Occasionally there is a loud sound in the cabin of water sloshing back and fourth under the dashboard. Some days it will happen when the engine starts. Other times, it is after driving several miles. Sometimes it happens a few days in a row. Other times it will go a week with no noise. The gm mechanic verified that…
Engine · Sep 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

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 twice.
Engine · Jul 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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