Model year
2016 Buick LaCrosse
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 48 complaints for the 2016 Buick LaCrosse (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (11), AIR BAGS (6), POWER TRAIN (6). 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…
Complaints
48 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 2, injury field 3, 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.
Investigations
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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 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 · FFV | 18 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| LaCrosse · 3.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| LaCrosse eAssist · 2.4L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 24 | 35 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Buick LaCrosse at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.