2017 Buick LaCrosse Problems, Recalls & Reliability
42 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Buick LaCrosse, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 8/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2017 Buick LaCrosse has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2017 sits among all LaCrosse years
What owners report
Recalls (2)
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.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear suspension toe-link assemblies, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 25, 2017.…
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…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect correct the seal seating and secure the EPS connector seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer…
Technical service bulletins
1,200 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2017 Buick LaCrosse. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2017 LaCrosse TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2017 Buick LaCrosse reliable?
The 2017 Buick LaCrosse drew 42 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 8/100, scored against the model's worst year (2006).
What are the most common 2017 Buick LaCrosse problems?
The top reported problems for the 2017 Buick LaCrosse are electrical (11 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (8), and engine (5).
Does the 2017 Buick LaCrosse have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2017 Buick LaCrosse. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.