What is the 2017 Buick LaCrosse EPS Connector Cable Seal May Be Unseated (Recall 17V116)?

GM Product Safety Recall 17085, NHTSA 17V116, covers certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. A cable seal on one or both electric-power-steering connectors may not be fully seated, allowing water intrusion, corrosion or a high-resistance condition that can melt a connector and caus… Severity: high.

What is the 2017 Buick LaCrosse Rear Toe Links May Loosen and Disconnect (Recall 17V267)?

NHTSA Recall 17V267, GM 17168, covers certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. The rear suspension toe links may have been installed incorrectly, allowing them to loosen and disconnect from the rear suspension. A disconnected toe link can cause loss of vehicle control and increase c… Severity: high.

What is the 2010-2013 Buick LaCrosse Rear Toe Links Can Corrode and Fracture (Recall N212346640)?

GM Safety Recall N212346640 covers certain 2010-2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles that were ever registered in specified high-corrosion U.S. states or Canadian provinces. Improper electrocoating can leave a rear toe link vulnerable to long-term corrosion; the link can thin and eventua… Severity: high.

What is the 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse Power-Seat Height Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447)?

GM Safety Recall 14271, NHTSA 14V447, covers certain 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse vehicles equipped with power height-adjustable front seats. A bolt securing the front-seat height adjuster can loosen or fall out, causing the seat to drop suddenly to its lowest vertical position. Sudd… Severity: high.

What is the 2012-2013 Buick LaCrosse eAssist Generator Control Module Can Fail (Recall 13V173)?

GM Product Safety Recall 13136A, NHTSA 13V173, covers certain 2012-2013 Buick LaCrosse eAssist vehicles. A malfunctioning Generator Control Module can cause gradual loss of battery charge and illuminate the malfunction indicator. If ignored, the engine can stall or fail to start;… Severity: high.

What is the 2011 Buick LaCrosse HVAC Settings Can Become Unadjustable (Recall 11V149)?

GM Recall 11057A, NHTSA 11V149, covers certain 2011 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. Electronic Climate Control module software can disable the ability to adjust heating, ventilation and air-conditioning settings. If defrost control is lost when needed, driver visibility can decrease and… Severity: high.

What is the 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse Low Beams and Daytime Running Lamps Can Fail (Recall 15V519)?

GM Product Safety Recall 14291, NHTSA 15V519, covers certain 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. The headlamp driver module can malfunction in the thermal environment of the underhood electrical center, causing the low-beam headlamps and daytime running lamps to fail intermittentl… Severity: high.

What is the 2014 Buick LaCrosse Driver-Door Wiring Splice Can Corrode (Recall 14V317)?

GM Recall 14235A, NHTSA 14V317, covers certain 2014 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. An unsealed splice in the driver-door wiring can corrode and break, causing incorrect door-chime and Retained Accessory Power information. The key-in-ignition chime may not sound, or the passenger window… Severity: medium.

2005-2014, 2017 Buick LaCrosse Problems & Issues

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All 9 Known Issues

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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, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

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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 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Buick LaCrosse problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2005-2014, 2017 Buick LaCrosse has 9 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Ignition Key Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14V355), EPS Connector Cable Seal May Be Unseated (Recall 17V116), Rear Toe Links May Loosen and Disconnect (Recall 17V267). Of these, 8 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Buick LaCrosse reliable?

The 2005-2014, 2017 Buick LaCrosse has 9 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 8 issues are rated critical: Ignition Key Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14V355) and EPS Connector Cable Seal May Be Unseated (Recall 17V116) and Rear Toe Links May Loosen and Disconnect (Recall 17V267) and Rear Toe Links Can Corrode and Fracture (Recall N212346640) and Power-Seat Height Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447) and eAssist Generator Control Module Can Fail (Recall 13V173) and HVAC Settings Can Become Unadjustable (Recall 11V149) and Low Beams and Daytime Running Lamps Can Fail (Recall 15V519). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What year Buick LaCrosse is the most reliable?

Reliability varies across model years of the Buick LaCrosse. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2005-2014, 2017 Buick LaCrosse with 9 documented issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports.

What is the 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse Ignition Key Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14V355)?

NHTSA Recall 14V355 covers certain 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. Added weight on the key ring, road conditions or another jarring event can move the ignition switch out of Run and turn off the engine. Engine power, power-steering assist and power-brake assist can be lost, an… Severity: high.

Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.

All 9 Known Issues

2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse: Ignition Key Can Move Out of Run (Recall 14V355)#

2012-2013 Buick LaCrosse: eAssist Generator Control Module Can Fail (Recall 13V173)#

2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse: Low Beams and Daytime Running Lamps Can Fail (Recall 15V519)#

2014 Buick LaCrosse: Driver-Door Wiring Splice Can Corrode (Recall 14V317)#

2017 Buick LaCrosse: Rear Toe Links May Loosen and Disconnect (Recall 17V267)#

2010-2013 Buick LaCrosse: Rear Toe Links Can Corrode and Fracture (Recall N212346640)#

2017 Buick LaCrosse: EPS Connector Cable Seal May Be Unseated (Recall 17V116)#

2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse: Power-Seat Height Adjuster Bolt Can Fall Out (Recall 14V447)#

2011 Buick LaCrosse: HVAC Settings Can Become Unadjustable (Recall 11V149)#