DETROIT – J.D. Power and Associates today announced that Buick ranked third in vehicle dependability for 3-year old models, further demonstrating Buick’s commitment to vehicle quality and reputation.

Buick has ranked in the top 10 brands in the dependability study for the past nine years. The study tracks vehicle issues over a three-year ownership period and this year evaluates 198 problem areas, which provides insight into the reliability and dependability of a brand and specific model as they approach the end of a typical warranty period.

The previous generation Buick LaCrosse received top honors in the midsize car segment for the second year in a row. The Buick Lucerne is among the top three models in the large car segment and the Buick Terraza came in third in the midsize van segment.

“The Buick brand has always been defined by quality and craftsmanship, and we are pleased to see that Buick scored as the third-highest brand in the J.D. Power and Associates annual Vehicle Dependability Study,” said John Schwegman, U.S. marketing vice president, Buick GMC. “Our customers have come to expect dependability, performance and premium features from Buick, which remains a driving force behind the design and development of each vehicle.”

Buick vehicles continue to be recognized with numerous awards, “recommendation” and “best buy” designations by leading consumer magazines and websites, including:

• Consumers Guide 2010 Best Buy and Recommendation Award, Buick LaCrosse and Buick Enclave
• 2010 North American Car of the Year finalist, Buick LaCrosse
• Edmunds.com’s 2010 Most Recommended Vehicles, Buick LaCrosse
• 2010 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Award for Best Luxury Sedan, Buick LaCrosse

Source: http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.brand_buick.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Mar/0318_buick_jdpower

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