2017 Buick Lacrosse recalls and problems

The 2017 Buick Lacrosse has 2 recalls and 36 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2017 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 15 Lacrosse model years — 13th most.

2recalls

36complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

16,800median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Suspension

Apr 21, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V267000 · 11,246 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (C) is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. The rear suspension toe-links may have been incorrectly installed, and, as a result, they may loosen and disconnect from the rear suspension system.

Risk: If a rear-suspension toe-link disconnects, it may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear suspension toe-link assemblies, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 25, 2017. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17168.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Steering

Feb 23, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V116000 · 2,085 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. The electrical connectors for the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system may not be properly sealed. As a result, water may enter and corrode the connectors possibly resulting in a loss of power steering.

Risk: A loss of power steering may result in increased manual steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect correct the seal seating and secure the EPS connector seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17085.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Vehicle Speed Control4

Unknown or other3

Air Bags2

Electronic Stability Control1

Fuel System1

Seat Belts1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2017 vs. other Buick Lacrosse years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 Buick Lacrosse have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2017 Buick Lacrosse, the latest from Apr 21, 2017 (suspension). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Buick Lacrosse?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (11), power train (9), engine (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.