2015 Buick LACROSSE

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2015 Buick LACROSSE has 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (24% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2015 buick lacrosse. while driving various speeds, the vehicle became difficult to control. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously involved in a crash, but the details were unknown. in addition, while driving, the vehicle veered into another lane independently. .

6 crash reports 4 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

STEERING

13 complaints

24%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN A CRASH, BUT THE DETAILS WERE UNKNOWN. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE VEERED INTO ANOTHER LANE INDEPENDENTLY.
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE WARNING CHIME SUDDENLY ACTIVATED AND THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE
• WHILE DRIVING AROUND 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY. THE BATTERY LIGHT WENT ON. THEN SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES DIED. IT WAS VERY SCARY. A HUGH SAFETY ISSUE, THIS VERY EASILY COULD HAVE LEAD TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT, CRASH OR DEATH. THE STEERING WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE BRAKES HARD TO

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN A CRASH, BUT THE DETAILS WERE UNKNOWN. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE VEERED INTO ANOTHER LANE INDEPENDENTLY. ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

9 complaints

17%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. AFTER THE CONTACT PRESSED THE START/STOP BUTTON, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. ALSO, WHILE REDUCING SPEED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, AFTER SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY
• TAKATA RECALL, THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ESPECIALLY DURING TURNS. THE CAR CONTINUED TO HESITATE TO STALL IN TRAFFIC. THE CAR VIBRATED NEARBY THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. THE CAR FLOOR APPEARED TO CAVE IN ON THE LEFT SIDE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE HEATER FAILED TO BLOW
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, "DON'T TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD " BEGAN TO FLASH ON THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MESSAGE WAS ONLY SUPPOSED TO DISPLAY DU

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. AFTER THE CONTACT PRESSED THE START/STOP BUTTON, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. ALSO, WHILE REDUCING SPEED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, AFTER SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

7 complaints

13%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SURGED FORWARD, WENT OVER A RAILROAD CROSS TIE, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER
• TAKATA RECALL, THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ESPECIALLY DURING TURNS. THE CAR CONTINUED TO HESITATE TO STALL IN TRAFFIC. THE CAR VIBRATED NEARBY THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. THE CAR FLOOR APPEARED TO CAVE IN ON THE LEFT SIDE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE HEATER FAILED TO BLOW
• 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. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 4 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SURGED FORWARD, WENT OVER A RAILROAD CROSS TIE, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

5 complaints

• POWER STEERING SERVICE SOON WARNING COMES ON AND POWER STEERING IS LOST. GENERAL MOTORS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND DEALER HAS RESET COMPUTER. CONTINUES TO FAIL. EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER WHEN THIS HAPPENS. HAPPENS AT SLOW SPEEDS ON CITY STREETS AND WHILE TURNING.
• WHILE DRIVING AROUND 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY. THE BATTERY LIGHT WENT ON. THEN SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES DIED. IT WAS VERY SCARY. A HUGH SAFETY ISSUE, THIS VERY EASILY COULD HAVE LEAD TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT, CRASH OR DEATH. THE STEERING WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE BRAKES HARD TO
• 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. The contact stated he crashed into a low road divider and came to a stop. The air bags did not depl

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“POWER STEERING SERVICE SOON WARNING COMES ON AND POWER STEERING IS LOST. GENERAL MOTORS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND DEALER HAS RESET COMPUTER. CONTINUES TO FAIL. EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER WHEN THIS HAPPENS. HAPPENS AT SLOW SPEEDS ON CITY STREETS AND WHILE TURNING.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

LIGHTING

4 complaints

• 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. CONSUMER WRITES REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS TO HEADLAMP MODULE. *LD *JS
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE EQUIPPED WITH ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHTS. WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT NIGHT, THE HEADLAMPS FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONLY WHILE TRAVELING DOWNHILL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BURNWORTH-ZOLLARS CHEVROLET (350
• 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEMS WITH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS. *LD THE CONSUER STATED THE ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD TURN OFF AND ON INDEPENDENTLY. *JS

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“2015 BUICK LACROSSE. CONSUMER WRITES REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS TO HEADLAMP MODULE. *LD *JS”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 54 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN A CRASH, BUT THE DETAILS WERE UNKNOWN. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE VEERED INTO ANOTHER LANE INDEPENDENTLY.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. AFTER THE CONTACT PRESSED THE START/STOP BUTTON, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. ALSO, WHILE REDUCING SPEED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, AFTER SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SURGED FORWARD, WENT OVER A RAILROAD CROSS TIE, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: POWER STEERING SERVICE SOON WARNING COMES ON AND POWER STEERING IS LOST. GENERAL MOTORS HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND DEALER HAS RESET COMPUTER. CONTINUES TO FAIL. EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER WHEN THIS HAPPENS. HAPPENS AT SLOW SPEEDS ON CITY STREETS AND WHILE TURNING.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)