NHTSA Safety Recalls
2017 Buick Lacrosse Recalls
The 2017 Buick Lacrosse has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Buick Lacrosse built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
2 recalls on the 2017 Buick Lacrosse
SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA 17V267000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- If a rear-suspension toe-link disconnects, it may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA 17V116000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- A loss of power steering may result in increased manual steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2017 Buick Lacrosse built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.