Reliable Auto DB

2017 Buick LaCrosse reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Buick LaCrosse over 10 years — 4 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most LaCrosse years here — under the median of the other years, which is 5. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Rear and Electric power steering.

2012 Buick LaCrosse
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Complaints

34

Per year

4

Recalls

2

Years on the road

10

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (11 of 34), then Powertrain (8) and Engine (5).

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 LaCrosse has 48 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2018 has 12 complaints, 1 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Buick LaCrosse. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall suspension, rear 2017-04-21 · NHTSA campaign 17V267000
Summary 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. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17168.
Recall Electric power steering 2017-02-23 · NHTSA campaign 17V116000
Summary 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. As a result, water may enter and corrode the connectors possibly resulting in a loss of power steering.
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. GM's number for this recall is 17085.

Complaints by component (34 total)

Electrical system
11
Powertrain
8
Engine
5
Suspension
4
Speed control
3
Air bags
2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Seat belts
1
Seats
1
Service brakes
1
Steering
1
Structure
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "This vehicle has major suspension issues containing the complete strut assembly, lower control arms, and strut yokes/forks, which can not be replaced due to the discontinuance of the vehicle and parts itself. Because of…"
    Suspension · filed 2026-05-09
  • "The contact owns a 2017 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front driver's side wheel well. The contact stated that increased effort…"
    Suspension · filed 2024-08-23
  • "The air bag warning light in the dash came on intermittently during driving. I took the vehicle to the dealer for service December 27, 2023, since it was a safety issue that the authorized dealer needs to take care of.…"
    Air bags · filed 2024-07-20
  • "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…"
    Electrical system · filed 2024-07-16
  • "The contact owns a 2017 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was making an abnormally loud stomping sound and the wheels were shuddering significantly. The contact stated that…"
    Suspension · filed 2024-06-24

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2017 Buick LaCrosse 4 DR AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2017 Buick LaCrosse 4 DR FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
LaCrosse 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 21 31 25 MPG $2600
LaCrosse all-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 20 29 23 MPG $2800

Specs and fitment

3rd generation, 2017–2019
Body styles Sedan
Oil 5W-30 (all temps); 0W-30 below -29°C , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 235/50R18, 245/45R19, 245/40R20 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 18V-576 covers certain 2018-2019 Buick LaCrosse vehicles among other GM models: the rear brake caliper piston seal may allow air into the hydraulic system and reduce braking performance. Dealers bleed the brake system. Recall 20V-668 covers certain 2018-2019 LaCrosse vehicles among other GM models: missing bolts on the start-stop transmission accumulator endcap can leak transmission oil and may progress to a loss of propulsion; dealers inspect and replace the accumulator if bolts are missing. Recall 18V-358 covers certain 2018 LaCrosse vehicles among other GM models: the high-pressure fuel pump may detach and damage a fuel line, creating a leak and fire risk; dealers replace the pump and high-pressure pipe.

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Buick LaCrosse reliable?

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Buick LaCrosse over 10 years — 4 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most LaCrosse years here — under the median of the other years, which is 5. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Rear and Electric power steering.

What are common problems with a 2017 Buick LaCrosse?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (11 of 34), then Powertrain (8) and Engine (5).

Is the 2017 Buick LaCrosse more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 LaCrosse has 48 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2018 has 12 complaints, 1 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Buick LaCrosse been recalled?

The 2017 Buick LaCrosse has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Buick LaCrosse?

Owners have filed 34 complaints about the 2017 Buick LaCrosse with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Buick LaCrosse get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Buick LaCrosse is 24 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Buick LaCrosse take?

5W-30 at all temps; 0W-30 is listed for use below -29°C on both the 2012-2016 and 2017-2019 generations here.

What does recall 18V-576 cover on later LaCrosse?

Certain 2018-2019 LaCrosse vehicles among other GM models: the rear brake caliper piston seal may allow air into the hydraulic system and reduce braking performance. Dealers bleed the brake system.

When did the third-generation LaCrosse start?

Model year 2017 (through 2019 on this site).