Trim Report

Buick LaCrosse Essence2011

Includes:LACROSSE|Essence
$6,500
Starting From
107
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 107 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $6,500
Max $29,150
From $6,500
Fresh

Essence Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$525
$525–$13K
55 listings125,909 avg miles
Avenir
From$15,995
11 listings|$16K–$29K
CX
From$1,800
43 listings|$2K–$14K
CXL
From$525
113 listings|$525–$14K
CXS
From$3,599
26 listings|$4K–$16K
Convenience
From$4,592
5 listings|$5K–$11K
Essence
From$6,500
107 listings|$7K–$29K
Leather
From$1,800
173 listings|$2K–$20K
Preferred
From$8,000
21 listings|$8K–$21K
Premium
From$3,792
209 listings|$4K–$27K
Sport Touring
From$6,348
8 listings|$6K–$16K
Touring
From$4,250
14 listings|$4K–$15K

2011 Buick LaCrosse Essence Pricing

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Where to Find Buick LaCrosse Essence

Location data for all 2011 Buick LaCrosse trims combined

37States

Illinois has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 37 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Buick LaCrosse Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2011 Buick LaCrosse trims

Elevated

The 2011 Buick LaCrosse has a elevated safety risk profile with 2 recall campaigns and 168 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

2
Recalls
168
Complaints
15
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
20V7640002020-21-12
SUSPENSION:REAR

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture.

A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21V00F0002021-22-12
SUSPENSION:REAR

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.

A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 168 owners have filed complaints about the 2011 Buick LaCrosse. SUSPENSION issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Suspension23
02Engine14
03Electrical System12
04Power Train9
05Visibility/wiper8
168 total across 1 model years (2011–2011)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick LaCrosse Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2011 Buick LaCrosse trims

20–23mpg combined
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16-19city
·
26-29hwy
·
$2,950-$3,400/yr

Across 3 configurations, the 2011 Buick LaCrosse returns 20–23 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
LaCrosse - Automatic (S6)
23mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city29 hwy~$2,950/yr-1/10 Poor
LaCrosse - Automatic (S6)
20mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city27 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor
LaCrosse AWD - Automatic (S6)
20mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
16 city26 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the Essence Worth It?

Common questions about the 2011 Buick LaCrosse Essence

How does the Essence compare to other Buick LaCrosse trims?

with 107 listings tracked, the Essence sits in a specific spot in the 2011 Buick LaCrosse lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2011 Buick LaCrosse page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2011 Buick LaCrosse Essence?

The Essence shares its core mechanicals with other Buick LaCrosse trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for suspension issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2011 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Buick LaCrosse Essence?

The best model year for the Buick LaCrosse Essence comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Buick LaCrosse overview.

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