2015 Buick LaCrosse Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2015 Buick LaCrosse ranks 12th out of 15 model years for NHTSA complaints, with a complaint index of 21 and a Best verdict. It has 44 complaints, 3 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls, making it one of the stronger years for this model.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 21/100
- #12 of 15 LaCrosse years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 44
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2015 Buick LaCrosse problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System13 (30%)
- Steering12 (27%)
- Airbags7 (16%)
- Brakes6 (14%)
- Other4 (9%)
- Engine3 (7%)
- Fuel System3 (7%)
- Seat Belts2 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in multiple crash incidents, including one where a vehicle surged forward while parking and struck a tree.
- A driver's side airbag deployed but did not fully inflate after a deer strike at 35-40 mph.
- The brake pedal reportedly failed to stop the vehicle during a low-speed turn, resulting in a crash into a road divider.
- The start/stop button malfunctioned, with the engine shutting off unexpectedly while slowing down and restarting on its own without input.
- Power steering suddenly became very difficult to turn at low speed, accompanied by a warning chime.
- The vehicle veered into another lane on its own while driving at various speeds.
2015 Buick LaCrosse recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V437000Jul 10, 2017Seat Belts40,683 vehicles
Seat belts:pretensioner
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
- NHTSA 16V651000Sep 8, 2016Airbags3,640,162 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Risk: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
- NHTSA 15V666000Oct 16, 2015Airbags395 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.
2015 Buick LaCrosse fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other LaCrosse years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Buick LaCrosse reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 LaCrosse earns a Best verdict among LaCrosse model years, with a complaint index of 21 and only 44 total complaints.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Buick LaCrosse?
- NHTSA complaints show Electrical System issues lead at 30% of complaints, followed by Steering at 27% and Airbags at 16%.
- Does the 2015 Buick LaCrosse have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 LaCrosse, covering seat belts and airbags, with none classified as do-not-drive.
- How does the 2015 LaCrosse compare to other model years?
- The 2015 LaCrosse ranks 12th worst out of 15 model years tracked, well below higher-complaint years like 2006 (complaint index 100, Avoid verdict).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Buick LaCrosse?
- EPA rates the 2015 LaCrosse at 21 mpg combined (18 city/28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100.