Buick Lacrosse recalls and problems
23 recalls and 2,128 owner complaints for 15 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
23
Complaints
2,128
Crashes reported
99
Fires reported
61
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Buick Lacrosse by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Lacrosse | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Lacrosse | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Lacrosse | 2 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Lacrosse | 2 | 48 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 Lacrosse | 3 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 Lacrosse | 5 | 63 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 Lacrosse | 4 | 130 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2012 Lacrosse | 4 | 207 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 Lacrosse | 3 | 169 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 Lacrosse | 1 | 189 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 Lacrosse | 2 | 106 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Lacrosse | 2 | 251 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 Lacrosse | 3 | 250 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Lacrosse | 3 | 300 | 16 | 7 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 Lacrosse | 4 | 315 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
Most reported Buick Lacrosse problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 600 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 483 | |
| Air Bags | 249 | |
| Steering | 228 | |
| Engine | 211 | |
| Power Train | 142 | |
| Suspension | 140 | |
| Service Brakes | 106 | |
| Unknown or Other | 103 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 73 |
All Buick Lacrosse recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V-633 | Aug 12, 2021 | 2013 | Suspension | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, and Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky… |
| 20V-764 | Dec 21, 2020 | 2010–2013 | Suspension | 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… |
| 20V-668 | Oct 29, 2020 | 2018–2019 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave… |
| 18V-576 | Aug 30, 2018 | 2018–2019 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and… |
| 18V-358 | May 31, 2018 | 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC… |
| 17V-437 | Jul 10, 2017 | 2014–2016 | Seat Belts, Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500… |
| 17V-267 | Apr 21, 2017 | 2017 | Suspension | General Motors LLC (C) is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. |
| 17V-116 | Feb 23, 2017 | 2017 | Steering | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. |
| 16V-651 | Sep 8, 2016 | 2014–2016 | Seat Belts, Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade… |
| 15V-666 | Oct 16, 2015 | 2015 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. |
| 15V-519 | Aug 14, 2015 | 2005–2009 | Exterior Lighting | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL… |
| 14V-447 | Jul 23, 2014 | 2011–2012 | Seats | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power… |
| 14V-355 | Jun 23, 2014 | 2005–2009 | Electrical System | This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. |
| 14V-317 | Jun 12, 2014 | 2014 | Electrical System | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick LaCrosse vehicles manufactured April 30, 2013, to September 1, 2013. |
| 14V-240 | May 8, 2014 | 2014 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 31, 2014 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured February 7, 2014, through March… |
| 14V-092 | Feb 21, 2014 | 2014 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. |
| 13V-173 | May 6, 2013 | 2012–2013 | Electrical System | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. |
| 13V-097 | Mar 15, 2013 | 2013 | Electrical System, Power Train | General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012… |
| 11V-404 | Aug 3, 2011 | 2012 | 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. |
| 11V-149 | Mar 4, 2011 | 2011 | Visibility | General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 buick lacrosse and cadillac srx vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-419 | Oct 31, 2006 | 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank. |
| 06V-417 | Oct 31, 2006 | 2005–2006 | Air Bags | Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. |
| 05V-156 | Apr 20, 2005 | 2005 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain passenger vehicles, the clip that secures the brake pushrod to the brake pedal arm pin could have been bent when it was installed. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Buick Lacrosse?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2005 Buick Lacrosse has the most reports (315). Check the 2005 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Buick Lacrosse have?
NHTSA lists 23 safety recalls covering Buick Lacrosse model years 2005–2019.
What are the most common Buick Lacrosse problems?
Owners report electrical system, exterior lighting, air bags problems most often.