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2017 Buick Lacrosse
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Fewer warning signs than most model years
Owner complaints for the 2017 Buick Lacrosse are lower than the model-year median of 129.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
130–25K
325–50K
350–75K
075–100K
1100–150K
0150K+
20 reports with mileage · 14 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
Vehicle Speed Control complaints
3 reportsI HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON MY 2017 BUICK LACROSSE, A VEHICLE WITH 17,004 MILES. WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH THE CRUISE SET TO 70 MPH THE SYSTEM RESET ITSELF TO 105 MPH AND THE ENGINE REVVED 3000 RPM ACCELERATING OUT OF CONTROL. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED, THE OTHER TIME IT RESET TO 95 MPH. ST…
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I HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON MY 2017 BUICK LACROSSE, A VEHICLE WITH 17,004 MILES. WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE WITH THE CRUISE SET TO 70 MPH THE SYSTEM RESET ITSELF TO 105 MPH AND THE ENGINE REVVED 3000 RPM ACCELERATING OUT OF CONTROL. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED, THE OTHER TIME IT RESET TO 95 MPH. STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BROUGHT THE SPEED BACK UNDER CONTROL IN BOTH INSTANCES. I TOOK THE CAR TO MARKLEY MOTORS IN FORT COLLINS COLORADO WHERE THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM IN THEIR 4 MILE TEST DRIVE. THEY INSINUATED THAT I MISUSED THE RESUME FUNCTION BUT IN NEITHER SITUATION DID I TOUCH THE CONTROLS. THEY INDICATED THAT THERE ARE NO SERVICE BULLETINS FOR THIS PROBLEM.
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. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COOPER CHEVROLET BUICK (1300 S QUINTARD AVE, ANNISTON, …
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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. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COOPER CHEVROLET BUICK (1300 S QUINTARD AVE, ANNISTON, AL 36201, (256) 405-4155) WHERE NO DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE CODES WERE FOUND AND THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,500. *TT *TR
Official recalls
217V267000 · Suspension:rear
Apr 21, 2017
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If a rear-suspension toe-link disconnects, it may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
17V116000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System
Feb 23, 2017
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of power steering may result in increased manual steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.