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Buick Lacrosse

21 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V00F000·2021-12-22

    GM Recalls Buick and Chevrolet Vehicles for Rear Suspension Defect

    General Motors is recalling specific Buick and Chevrolet vehicles because rear suspension parts may corrode and fracture, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BUICK — BUICK, CHEVROLET LACROSSE, REGAL, MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V633000·2021-08-12

    GM Recalls 2013 Buick and Chevrolet Vehicles for Rear Suspension Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2013 Buick Regal, Lacrosse, and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because excessive corrosion protection on rear toe links may cause them to fracture, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, BUICK MALIBU, LACROSSE, REGAL
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V764000·2020-12-21

    GM Recalls 2010-2013 Buick and Chevrolet Models for Rear Suspension Defect

    General Motors is recalling specific Buick and Chevrolet vehicles because excessive corrosion protection on rear toe links may cause them to fracture, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BUICK — BUICK, CHEVROLET LACROSSE, REGAL, MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V668000·2020-10-29

    GM Recalls Vehicles for Missing Start-Stop Accumulator Bolts

    General Motors is recalling specific 2018-2020 vehicles because missing bolts on the start/stop accumulator may cause transmission leaks, loss of propulsion, or fire.

    Product
    GMC — GMC, CHEVROLET, CADILLAC TERRAIN, CRUZE, EQUINOX, XT4
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V576000·2018-08-30

    GM Recalls 2018-2019 Vehicles for Rear Brake Caliper Coating Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2018-2019 Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, and Cadillac vehicles because rear brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing braking performance.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, CADILLAC, BUICK IMPALA, VOLT, XTS, BOLT EV
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V358000·2018-05-31

    GM Recalls 2015-2018 Vehicles for Fuel Pump Fire Risk

    General Motors is recalling specific 2015-2018 GMC, Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac vehicles because a fuel pump may detach and cause a leak, increasing fire risk.

    Product
    GMC — GMC, CHEVROLET, BUICK CANYON, MALIBU, ENVISION, ACADIA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V437000·2017-07-10

    GM Recalls 40,683 Vehicles for Air Bag and Seat Belt Software Defect

    General Motors is recalling 40,683 vehicles from 2014-2017 because a software error may prevent front air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying in a crash.

    Product
    GMC — GMC, CHEVROLET, BUICK SIERRA 1500, CORVETTE, SILVERADO 1500, LACROSSE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V267000·2017-04-21

    GM Recalls 2017 Buick LaCrosse for Rear Suspension Toe-Link Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles because incorrectly installed rear suspension toe-links may loosen and disconnect, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control.

    Product
    BUICK — BUICK LACROSSE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V666000·2015-10-16

    GM Recalls 2015 Vehicles Due to Side Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

    General Motors is recalling specific 2015 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles because side air bag inflators may rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious injury or death.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, CADILLAC, BUICK MALIBU, XTS, EQUINOX, LACROSSE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V447000·2014-07-23

    GM Recalls 414,333 Vehicles for Power Seat Height Adjuster Bolt Defect

    General Motors is recalling 414,333 vehicles because a power seat height adjuster bolt may fall out, causing the seat to drop suddenly and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, BUICK, GMC CAMARO, REGAL, TERRAIN, EQUINOX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V355000·2014-06-23

    GM Recalls Vehicles for Ignition Switch Airbag Deployment Risk

    General Motors is recalling specific Buick, Cadillac, and Chevrolet models because the ignition switch may move out of the run position, potentially preventing airbag deployment and causing loss of power steering and braking.

    Product
    CADILLAC — CADILLAC, BUICK, CHEVROLET DEVILLE, LACROSSE, MONTE CARLO, DTS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V240000·2014-05-08

    GM Recalls 2014 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Malibu for Brake Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2014 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles because incorrect front brake rotors may cause brake pad detachment and reduced braking.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, BUICK MALIBU, LACROSSE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V092000·2014-02-21

    GM Recalls 2014 Vehicles for Transmission Shift Cable Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2014 Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles because the transmission shift cable may disengage, creating a risk of the vehicle rolling away.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, BUICK, GMC IMPALA, VERANO, TRAVERSE, MALIBU
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V173000·2013-05-06

    GM Recalls 2012-2013 Buick and Chevrolet Models for Electrical Fire Risk

    General Motors is recalling 42,904 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles because a faulty module may cause battery loss, stalling, or a trunk fire.

    Product
    BUICK — BUICK, CHEVROLET LACROSSE, REGAL, MALIBU ECO
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V116000·2017-02-23

    GM Recalls 2017 Buick LaCrosse for Power Steering Seal Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles because water may enter the electric power steering connectors, potentially causing a loss of power steering.

    Product
    BUICK — BUICK LACROSSE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V651000·2016-09-08

    GM Recalls Vehicles for Frontal Air Bag Software Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2014-2017 Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick vehicles because a software defect may prevent frontal air bags and seat belt pretensioners from deploying in a crash.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, GMC, CADILLAC SUBURBAN, CHEVEROLET SS, SPARK EV, CAPRICE POLICE PURSUIT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V519000·2015-08-14

    GM Recalls Vehicles for Headlamp Driver Module Overheating Defect

    General Motors is recalling specific 2005-2009 models because the headlamp driver module may overheat and fail, causing lights to stop working.

    Product
    BUICK — BUICK, SAAB, PONTIAC RAINIER, LACROSSE, 9-7X, GRAND PRIX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V317000·2014-06-12

    GM Recalls 2014 Buick LaCrosse for Wiring Splice Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2014 Buick LaCrosse vehicles because a wiring splice may corrode, causing a missing door chime and allowing windows to operate after the vehicle is off.

    Product
    BUICK — BUICK LACROSSE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V097000·2013-03-15

    GM Recalls 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX for Transmission Software Issue

    General Motors is recalling 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX vehicles because a software defect may cause the transmission to shift to Sport mode, removing engine braking and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BUICK — BUICK, CADILLAC LACROSSE, SRX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V404000·2011-08-03

    GM Recalls 2012 Buick Lacrosse for Electronic Stability Control Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2012 Buick Lacrosse vehicles because an incorrect calibration in the Electronic Stability Control system may cause sudden changes in vehicle handling.

    Product
    BUICK — BUICK LACROSSE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V149000·2011-03-04

    GM Recalls 2011 Buick and Cadillac Vehicles for HVAC Software Defect

    General Motors is recalling 2011 Buick Lacrosse and Cadillac SRX vehicles because a software defect may disable climate control, potentially reducing driver visibility.

    Product
    BUICK — BUICK, CADILLAC LACROSSE, SRX
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20195/5

    2 trims tested for 2019; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20185/5

    2 trims tested for 2018; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20175/5

    2 trims tested for 2017; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 20165/5

    2 trims tested for 2016; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • AQ14001 Audit Query · electrical system
  • RQ13003 Recall Query · electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2008 · airbags 65 complaints, median 50,000 mi
  • 2010 · electrical 43 complaints, median 63,000 mi
    Includes 6 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2011 · electrical 30 complaints, median 72,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2012 · engine 27 complaints, median 55,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2013 · steering 24 complaints, median 64,941 mi

Technical service bulletins

1,410 manufacturer service bulletins across 15 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2019: 4.3/5 · 6 complaints
  • 2018: 4.1/5 · 12 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2017: 4.0/5 · 34 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2016: 3.9/5 · 48 complaints · most complained-of: steering
  • 2015: 3.6/5 · 44 complaints · most complained-of: steering

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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