Model year 2017 · Midsize Cars

2017 Buick LaCrosse: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Buick LaCrosse at 23–25 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 36 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

23–25

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Buick dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Buick LaCrosse recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Buick LaCrosse, newest first.

Suspension: Rear

NHTSA 17V267000 Reported Apr 21, 2017
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 17168)
Units affected
11,246 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Steering: Electric power assist system

NHTSA 17V116000 Reported Feb 23, 2017
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 17085)
Units affected
2,085 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Buick LaCrosse fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Buick LaCrosse EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
LaCrosse3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular21/31/25 mpg$2,700360
LaCrosse AWD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular20/29/23 mpg$2,900378

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Buick LaCrosse crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Buick LaCrosse NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Buick LaCrosse 4 DR AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars9.9%Optional
2017 Buick LaCrosse 4 DR FWD5 stars5 stars5 stars5 stars9.9%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Buick LaCrosse owner complaints

Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Buick LaCrosse, most recently on Sep 29, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Buick LaCrosse complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system11
Power train9
Engine5
Suspension4
Vehicle speed control4
Unknown or other3
Air bags2
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Seat belts1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Buick LaCrosse model years

Buick LaCrosse by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2019 LaCrosse23–29 mpg275/5
2018 LaCrosse23–29 mpg3125/5
2016 LaCrosse20–28 mpg2485/5
2015 LaCrosse20–28 mpg3445/5

All Buick LaCrosse years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Buick models

2017 Buick Cascada2017 Buick Enclave2017 Buick Encore2017 Buick Envision2017 Buick Regal2017 Buick Verano

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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