repaired · 2018 Q3
Suspension: rear
Risk. If a rear-suspension toe-link disconnects, it may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Buick LacrosseProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 2017 Buick Lacrosse, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-267 the manufacturer reports only 99% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: ToyChest, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Buick Lacrosse has problems
36 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Electrical system
9Power train
5Engine
4Suspension
4Vehicle speed control
2Air bags
1Structure
1Visibility/wiper
1Electronic stability control (ESC)
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 11 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 Buick Lacrosse recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. A loss of power steering may result in increased manual steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buick.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Lacrosse year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lacrosse median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Buick Lacrosse safety ratings
2017 Buick LaCrosse 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Lacrosse owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The amplifier stopped working and all the sound comes through the amp including but not limited to seatbelt, door ajar, rear seat reminder, blinkers, back up sounds, and any and all sounds that the car my make for any safety features, onstar features, radio, Bluetooth, the list goes on.
Intermittent failure to start All electrical components failed to operate after total shutdown while at a stopped traffic light. After being towed to dealer it did start on its own.
Vehicle loses power every gmc vehicle I have owned (3) seen to have this issue throttle pedal position sensor while driving on the interstate vehicle speed drops to reduce engine power which is very scary and dangerous
Own a 2017 Lacrosse?
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