Model year
2017 Buick LaCrosse
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 36 complaints for the 2017 Buick LaCrosse (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (11), POWER TRAIN (9), ENGINE (5). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 23–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$2,900, 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
17V267000 · Apr 21, 2017
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.
17V116000 · Feb 23, 2017
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.
Complaints
36 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.099 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.099 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaCrosse · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 31 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| LaCrosse AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
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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 2017 Buick LaCrosse at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.