2017 Buick Lacrosse
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.
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 36 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.
Electrical system
31% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-11
All 4 windows in the vehicle go down when the driver and key fob are no where near the car. Only 1 time has this happened while the driver and key fob have been in the car and the driver was not touching the fob.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-27
On November 19, 2016, I purchased the 2017 Buick Lacrosse premium awd.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-11-28
Also filed under Power train and engine
Power train
25% · 9 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My 2017 Buick LaCrosse Premium AWD (116,220 miles) experienced a severe all-wheel-drive failure causing significant binding and a loud rumbling/clunking noise during sharp, low-speed cornering and acceleration.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29
The contact owns a 2017 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that after his wife had parked and turning off the vehicle, moments later the vehicle was restarted and the check engine and TCM warning lights remained illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-29
Also filed under Engine
I have no idea whether this concerns the Takata inflators or not. While accelerating from a normal traffic speed (Approximately 20 to 40MPH) , it seems like the transmission shifts up and down rapidly several times between lower gears.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-01
Engine
14% · 5 reportsVehicle speed control
11% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My 2017 Buick LaCrosse Premium AWD experienced a sudden, dangerous mechanical failure of the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor system while operating the vehicle under normal road conditions.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Buick Lacrosse. On several occasions, while the vehicle was idling thirty seconds to a minute with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle revved and independently accelerated. There were no warning indicators illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-17
Suspension
11% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2017-03-14Steering17V116000 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.
Remedy: 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 service at 1-800-521-7300.
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2017-05-25Suspension17V267000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Buick Lacrosse — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 17V116000 · Steering
- Recall 17V267000 · Suspension
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- Is the 2017 Buick Lacrosse reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Buick Lacrosse is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Buick Lacrosse?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Buick Lacrosse have?
- 2 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.