2016 Buick Lacrosse — Model Year Report: verdict, complaints & recalls

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2016: 46 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2005	314
2006	299
2007	249
2008	250
2009	106
2010	189
2011	168
2012	201
2013	127
2014	62
2015	44
2016	46
2017	34
2018	12
2019	6

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 24%

24% of complaints: steering — 11 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 6 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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On June 22,2026, I was involved in a frontal impact collision while traveling at approximately 35 mph. The vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure of the entire occupant restraint system.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260622

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DEER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200729

I WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY

NHTSA ODI report, 20181109

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file.

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Adaptive cruise control dropped out, taking along with it the ABS (warning light), Stabilitrak (handling system) (warning light), Collision prep (message). Dealer states the ABS computer module failed, now in process of finding a replacement.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231018

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20161013 — air bags, seat belts

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.

Campaign 16V651000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170804 — air bags, seat belts

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.

Campaign 17V437000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Buick Lacrosse — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for steering issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 16V651000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 17V437000 (air bags, seat belts) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ▲ 2015 ▲ 2014

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2006 ◆ 2007

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Buick Lacrosse reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Buick Lacrosse is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Buick Lacrosse?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Buick Lacrosse have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.