Model year
2014 Buick LaCrosse
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 63 complaints for the 2014 Buick LaCrosse (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (12), STEERING (11), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (9). NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 20–28 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,400–$3,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2011 169 complaints
- 2012 206 complaints
- 2013 129 complaints
- 2014 63 complaints
- 2015 44 complaints
- 2016 48 complaints
- 2017 36 complaints
- 2018 12 complaints
- 2019 7 complaints
Recalls
17V437000 · Jul 10, 2017
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV,…
16V651000 · Sep 8, 2016
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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 ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado…
14V317000 · Jun 12, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick LaCrosse vehicles manufactured April 30, 2013, to September 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a wiring splice in the driver's door may corrode and break, resulting in the absence of an audible chime to notify…
14V240000 · May 8, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
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 31, 2014, and equipped with 17 inch front brake rotors. The…
14V092000 · Feb 21, 2014
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable…
Complaints
63 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 7, fire flag on 1, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.118 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.118 | NHTSA photo |
| eAssist 4 DR AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.118 | NHTSA photo |
| eAssist 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 · possibility 0.118 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaCrosse · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| LaCrosse eAssist · 2.4L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 24 | 35 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| LaCrosse AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| LaCrosse · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
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