Buick Lacrosse 2009

Model Lacrosse made in 2009 by Buick got 14 consumer complains as well as 31 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and digital instrument panel. The car has 2 modeles with engines 3.8 and 5.3.

Lacrosse year 2009

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Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

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Model 2009

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class	Release date
3.8	6	Lockup/automatic, 4 gears	F	17/28/21	21.8/38.6/27.1095	Regular	2927	MIDSIZE CARS	16-Jun-08
5.3	8	Lockup/automatic, 4 gears	F	16/24/19	20.2/34.1/24.7377	Regular	3235	MIDSIZE CARS	30-Jun-08

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
AIR BAGS
SB-08-09-41-002C	02/01/2009		10029924	General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. this may be caused by a loose,	07/20/2009
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
SB-08-06-04-041B	02/01/2009		10028754	General motors: malfunction indicator lamp-check engine light on, hesitation, reduced engine power message, dtcs p1125, p2101, p2120, p2125 or p2138 set (perform repair as outlined). *pe	05/22/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SB-08-06-04-041B	02/01/2009		10028754	General motors: malfunction indicator lamp-check engine light on, hesitation, reduced engine power message, dtcs p1125, p2101, p2120, p2125 or p2138 set (perform repair as outlined). *pe	05/22/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SB-09-06-04-027	05/01/2009		10032560	Buick/chevrolet: intermittent crank/no start, blown fuel pump fuse. will not start when the key is rotated to the start position. the technician may find that the fuel pump fuse is blown. *pe	04/12/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
SB-09-06-04-027	05/01/2009		10032560	Buick/chevrolet: intermittent crank/no start, blown fuel pump fuse. will not start when the key is rotated to the start position. the technician may find that the fuel pump fuse is blown. *pe	04/12/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
08-08-46-008C	01/01/2011		10037553	Ready	05/25/2011
08-08-46-008C	01/01/2011		10037553	Gm: there are multiple concerns with the onstar system. it is not working correctly and the battery may drain. *rm	05/25/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
PIP-4924	07/01/2011		10041933	Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe	11/16/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
PIP-4924	07/01/2011		10041933	Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe	11/16/2011
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
PIC-4868	05/01/2008		10025666	Abs, traction control, or stability tell tales on (dtc c0035-c0052). the abs, traction control, or service stability system (if equipped) warning telltales illuminate. *pe	08/28/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PIP-4138K	01/01/2011		10037933	Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. there are multiple possible causes. *rm	06/08/2011
PIP-4138K	01/01/2011		10037933	Ready	06/08/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
PIP-4814A	08/01/2010		10036384	Buick/chevrolet/pontiac: excessive oil consumption and/or blue exhaust smoke. its more apparent when driving highway speed. rare instances, a ses light and engine misfire may be encountered with a p0300 dtc. *pe	03/14/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
PIP-4924	07/01/2011		10041933	Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/saturn/gmc: there are injector codes on vehicle if exhibiting misfire and ses light is on. *pe	11/16/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
TB-09-08-49-005	04/01/2009		10030113	General motors: fuel gauge reads inaccurate of empty, low fuel indicator illuminated, dtcs p0461 and/or p0463 set (check terminals in connector x405). this condition may be due to poor terminal tension at connector x405, resulting in resist	08/03/2009
PIC-4878B	12/01/2008	PIC-4878D	10026684	Gmc: inaccurate fuel gage and/or dtc p0461. interference is suspected between the end of the float arm where it is attached to the sending unit and the convoluted tubing that is part of the sending unit. *pe updated 3/13/09.	12/01/2008
SEAT BELTS
09-09-40-001A	02/01/2011		10038294	Ready	06/14/2011
09-09-40-001A	02/01/2011		10038294	Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm	06/14/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
05-09-40-002E	10/01/2010		10037184	Ready	05/11/2011
05-09-40-002E	10/01/2010		10037184	Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm	05/11/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
09-09-40-001A	02/01/2011		10038294	Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm	06/14/2011
09-09-40-001A	02/01/2011		10038294	Ready	06/14/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
05-09-40-002E	10/01/2010		10037184	Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm	05/11/2011
05-09-40-002E	10/01/2010		10037184	Ready	05/11/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
08-05-25-004	11/01/2008	SB-08-05-25-004A	10026002	Gmc: antilock brake system (abs), traction control system (tcs) or stabilitrak light on, dtcs c0035-c0052 set (perform diagnostic component test procedure and repair as necessary). pe updated 5/6/09. pe	09/23/2008
PIC-4868	05/01/2008		10025666	Abs, traction control, or stability tell tales on (dtc c0035-c0052). the abs, traction control, or service stability system (if equipped) warning telltales illuminate. *pe	08/28/2008
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
08-05-25-004	11/01/2008	SB-08-05-25-004A	10026002	Gmc: antilock brake system (abs), traction control system (tcs) or stabilitrak light on, dtcs c0035-c0052 set (perform diagnostic component test procedure and repair as necessary). pe updated 5/6/09. pe	09/23/2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
08-05-25-004	11/01/2008	SB-08-05-25-004A	10026002	Gmc: antilock brake system (abs), traction control system (tcs) or stabilitrak light on, dtcs c0035-c0052 set (perform diagnostic component test procedure and repair as necessary). pe updated 5/6/09. pe	09/23/2008
SUSPENSION - AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC)
PIC-4868	05/01/2008		10025666	Abs, traction control, or stability tell tales on (dtc c0035-c0052). the abs, traction control, or service stability system (if equipped) warning telltales illuminate. *pe	08/28/2008
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10-00-89-017C	02/01/2011		10038295	Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time. *rm	06/14/2011
10-00-89-017C	02/01/2011		10038295	Ready	06/14/2011

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
AIR BAGS
12/01/2011		1
	2009 buick lacrosse. consumer states problems with vehicle air bags. consumer states it would show air bags off about once a week or so for a short time and keeps getting worse more often.*tgw
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
06/07/2009	4600	1
	Purchased a 2009 buick lacrosse in feb 09 for my wife - at various times about 6 events have happened all together with a strong alcohol odor coming into the interior. the smell is strong and causes her nose, eye and throat to burn. this past weekend - she drove it to va beach, va with family and it happened twice on sunday - june 7, 2009. my concern is if the build up of this strong alcohol odor comes into the car - can the odor cause a fire? i have had it back to dealership where purchased and they said until it happens all the time - there is not a thing they can do about it. i am taking it to another gm dealership in the morning to see what they come up with. we like the car, but am afraid it may cause a fire with this strong odor coming into the cabin of the auto, or cause my wife to have an accident because she has lung copd problems and the odor takes her breath away it is so strong. this has happened once in feb, twice in march, once in april and twice in june that she has noticed. i have also smelled an odd odor on a trip to columbus, ohio. can you help find a solution to this problem or let me know if others have had this same problem. thanks *tr
SERVICE BRAKES
06/06/2012	44000
	Tl- the contact owns a 2009 buick lacrosse. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was engaged and an unusual noise emitted continuously. in addition, the automatic defroster did not function on the first attempt upon activation. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the vehicle operated as designed. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000. mah
06/06/2012	44000
	Tl-the contact owns a 2009 buick lacrosse. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was engaged and an unusual noise emitted continuously. in addition, the automatic defroster would not function on the first attempt upon applying the control device. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis who informed that the vehicle operated as designed. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000. js
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
09/02/2011	14000	1
	I had completely stopped my vehicle in a parking area at a condominium complex where i was delivering a meal to my nephew who resides there. because i had just recently learned that someone from my community was dying from an encephalitis-infected mosquito and i am very prone to mosquito bites, i decided to re-start my car and back into the open parking space directly in front of the condo unit, a distance of about 40 feet from my original stop. i proceeded to back up very slowly and very carefully into the parking space in front of the condominium unit. when i applied the brake to stop, the vehicle failed to stop and instead, in what seemed like a flash, rocketed backward, a distance of about 40 feet into the side of the condominum. the vehicle was traveling so fast that it missed the shrubbery in front of the building and struck the window above it, crashing into the building. at the time, i was an experienced driver with a perfect driving record of over 30 years. there is no question in my mind that i applied the brake, but it failed to stop the vehicle. based on my recollection and on my driving experience, i am certain that there was no way that i had stepped on the accelerator by accident. on the contrary, i believe this was an instance of sudden unintended acceleration. i suffered whip lash but was treated and released in the hospital emergency room. my vehicle was totaled, however. to this day, i still have nightmares of the horrible feeling when the car that i had loved so much rocketed backward and i felt totally helpless and trapped inside. having not previously heard of sudden unintended acceleration, i was initially in shock and at a total loss to explain what had happened. i only knew that i had stepped on the brake, but the car continued in its backward path and, in a flash, rocketed backward. *tr
09/02/2011	14000
	I had completely stopped my vehicle in a parking area at a condominium complex where i was delivering a meal to my nephew who resides there. because i had just recently learned that someone from my community was dying from an encephalitis-infected mosquito and i am very prone to mosquito bites, i decided to re-start my car and back into the open parking space directly in front of the condo unit, a distance of about 40 feet from my original stop. i proceeded to back up very slowly and very carefully into the parking space in front of the condominium unit. when i applied the brake to stop, the vehicle failed to stop and instead, in what seemed like a flash, rocketed backward, a distance of about 40 feet into the side of the condominum. the vehicle was traveling so fast that it missed the shrubbery in front of the building and struck the window above it, crashing into the building. at the time, i was an experienced driver with a perfect driving record of over 30 years. there is no question in my mind that i applied the brake, but it failed to stop the vehicle. based on my recollection and on my driving experience, i am certain that there was no way that i had stepped on the accelerator by accident. on the contrary, i believe this was an instance of sudden unintended acceleration. i suffered whip lash but was treated and released in the hospital emergency room. my vehicle was totaled, however. to this day, i still have nightmares of the horrible feeling when the car that i had loved so much rocketed backward and i felt totally helpless and trapped inside. having not previously heard of sudden unintended acceleration, i was initially in shock and at a total loss to explain what had happened. i only knew that i had stepped on the brake, but the car continued in its backward path and, in a flash, rocketed backward.

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