Trim Report

Buick LaCrosse Essence2012

Includes:LACROSSE|Essence
$8,990
Starting From
92
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 92 active dealer listings as of

Min $8,990
Max $28,900
From $8,990
Fresh

Essence Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,900
$3K–$15K
70 listings110,714 avg miles
Avenir
From$13,998
9 listings|$14K–$25K
CX
From$1,700
49 listings|$2K–$15K
CXL
From$575
109 listings|$575–$14K
CXS
From$3,700
29 listings|$4K–$16K
Convenience
From$7,950
2 listings|$8K–$9K
Essence
From$8,990
92 listings|$9K–$29K
Leather
From$2,989
178 listings|$3K–$21K
Preferred
From$8,000
11 listings|$8K–$23K
Premium
From$2,900
191 listings|$3K–$25K
Sport Touring
From$7,999
6 listings|$8K–$19K
Touring
From$4,500
10 listings|$5K–$12K

2012 Buick LaCrosse Essence Pricing

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Where to Find Buick LaCrosse Essence

Location data for all 2012 Buick LaCrosse trims combined

42States

If you're near Michigan, you're in luck: 9% of listings are there. But with 42 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Buick LaCrosse Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2012 Buick LaCrosse trims

Elevated

With 1 recalls and 197 complaints, the 2012 Buick LaCrosse rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

1
Recalls
197
Complaints
10
Crashes
4
Fires
Recall Findings
11V4040002011-03-08
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BUICK LACROSSE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 9, 2011, THROUGH JULY 2, 2011, FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 126, "ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS (ESC)." THE STABILITRAK SYSTEM HAS AN INCORRECT CALIBRATION THAT MAY CAUSE THE SYSTEM TO NOT PROPERLY DETECT IF A SENSOR WERE TO MALFUNCTION, AND THE WARNING LIGHT INDICATING THAT THE SYSTEM IS NOT OPERATING WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE, AS REQUIRED IN THE SAFETY STANDARD.

THE IMPROPER DIAGNOSING MAY CAUSE THE ESC TO FALSELY ACTIVATE, RESULTING IN SUDDEN CHANGES IN VEHICLE HANDLING AND DECELERATION, PARTICULARLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING THE VEHICLE'S DESIRED PATH OF TRAVEL AND DESIRED VEHICLE SPEED, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2012 Buick LaCrosse's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 197 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System26
02Suspension25
03Engine21
04Power Train8
05Electronic Stability Control (esc)7
197 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick LaCrosse Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2012 Buick LaCrosse trims

20–28mpg combined
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16-24city
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26-35hwy
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$2,400-$3,400/yr

Fuel economy for the 2012 Buick LaCrosse ranges from 20 to 28 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
LaCrosse eAssist - Automatic (AV-S6)
28mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city35 hwy~$2,400/yr-1/10 Poor
LaCrosse - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city27 hwy~$3,200/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)

2012 Buick LaCrosse Essence FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Essence compare to other Buick LaCrosse trims?

The Essence occupies a distinct position in the Buick LaCrosse range. See how it stacks up on the 2012 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2012 Buick LaCrosse Essence?

Budget for standard Essence maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2012 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Buick LaCrosse Essence?

For the Essence, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Buick LaCrosse buyer's guide.

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