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2011 Buick Lacrosse

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

11.5L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,565

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2020615 · manufacturer campaign N202308930

10 December 2020

Transport Canada lists: Lacrosse 2010–2013 · Regal 2012–2013 · Malibu 2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the protective coating on the rear suspension toe links may chip away. If this happens, the metal can rust and the toe link could break. A broken toe link can affect vehicle stability and could cause a loss of directional control. Note: This recall only affects vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in areas of heavy road salt usage (Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador).

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners.

10,006 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2014311 · manufacturer campaign 14271

23 July 2014

Transport Canada lists: Lacrosse 2011–2012 · Regal 2011–2012 · SRX 2010–2012 · Camaro 2011–2012 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with power height adjustable front seats, a bolt securing the adjuster mechanism may loosen and fall out. This would cause the seat to drop to the lowest vertical adjustment position, which could affect the driver's ability to safety operate vehicle controls as well as cause reduced driver visibility. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the bolt.

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Heater And Defroster

Transport Canada recall 2011103 · manufacturer campaign 11057

4 March 2011

Transport Canada lists: Lacrosse 2011 · SRX 2011

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 103 - Windshield Defrosting and Defogging. Software in the Electronic Climate Control (ECC) module may disable the ability to adjust the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system settings. If this happens, the driver will not be able to control the heating, cooling, and ventilation of the vehicle. Loss of windshield defrosting and defogging function may, under certain driving conditions, compromise the driver's ability to see the road and its users, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the ECC module.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 33% of 132 2011 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
265 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2011 Buick Lacrosse have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2011 Buick Lacrosse. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2011 Buick Lacrosse get?
NRCan rates the 2011 Buick Lacrosse at 11.5 L/100 km combined, emitting 265 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2011 Buick Lacrosse for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,565 in fuel, producing roughly 5,313 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.