Is the 2015 Buick Lacrosse reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Buick Lacrosse is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Buick Lacrosse?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Buick Lacrosse have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2015 Buick Lacrosse

▲ Better than typical

2015 Buick Lacrosse
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This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 44
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Steering

Complaints per year

2015: 44 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2005	315
2006	299
2007	250
2008	251
2009	106
2010	189
2011	169
2012	206
2013	130
2014	63
2015	44
2016	48
2017	36
2018	12
2019	7

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

30% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing power steering fluid and electric power assist system.

Electrical system

20% · 9 reports

Air bags

16% · 7 reports

CRASHINJURY

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The contact owns a 2015 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, another vehicle spun uncontrollably and crashed into the driver's side door of the vehicle and the door caved in.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-09-29

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Buick Lacrosse. While driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. Both drivers sustained major injuries, which required medical attention.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-17

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Buick Lacrosse. While driving approximately 35-40 MPH, a deer struck the front driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The driver's side steering wheel air bag deployed, but did not fully inflate. There were no injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-11-14

Service brakes

11% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

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The contact owned a 2015 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while making a right turn and attempted to depress the brake pedal but failed to stop. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-06-25

Exterior lighting

7% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing headlights.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2015-10-19Air bags15V666000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015.

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2016-10-13Air bags, seat belts16V651000 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...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016.

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2017-08-04Air bags, seat belts17V437000 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...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017.

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Buy-smart checklist

2015 Buick Lacrosse — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Steering: 13 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 15V666000 · Air bags
Recall 16V651000 · Air bags, seat belts
Recall 17V437000 · Air bags, seat belts

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Buick Lacrosse reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Buick Lacrosse is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Buick Lacrosse?: The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Buick Lacrosse have?: 3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.