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2017 Buick Lacrosse

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
25
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints34
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2017 Buick Lacrosse

2 recalls
34 complaints
25 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

Before You Buy

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No complaint on record reports a crash
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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
34
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

Enter your VIN to check if specific recalls apply to your vehicle.

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 17V116000high

    Steering issue

    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

    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.

  • 17V267000high

    Suspension issue

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    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.

Consumer complaints

34 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

34
Total
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE11
  • ELECTRICAL7
  • SUSPENSION4
  • OTHER4
  • AIR BAGS2

Normal Range

34 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)11
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)7
suspension problems (noise, handling, ride quality)4

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Midsize Cars
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
3.6L 6-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (S8)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

21

City

31

Hwy

25

Comb

Annual cost
$2,400
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

Buick Lacrosse problems

142 owner complaints analyzed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 17V267000

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

  2. Recall

    Recall 17V116000

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