Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 Buick LaCrosse. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Side Impact Air Bag Modules may Rupture
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (44)
44 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 44 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 12 | 27.3% |
| Electrical system | 9 | 20.5% |
| Air bags | 7 | 15.9% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 11.4% |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 9.1% |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 6.8% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 4.5% |
| Power train | 2 | 4.5% |
| Seat belts | 2 | 4.5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 4.5% |
How 2015 compares with other LaCrosse years
Best and worst LaCrosse years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 189 | 2 |
| 2011 | 169 | 4 |
| 2012 | 206 | 5 |
| 2013 | 129 | 5 |
| 2014 | 63 | 5 |
| 2015 | 44 | 3 |
| 2016 | 48 | 2 |
| 2017 | 36 | 2 |
| 2018 | 12 | 3 |
| 2019 | 6 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2015 Buick LaCrosse 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 28 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,400
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 314 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 28 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 35 / 28 | $2,400 | 314 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 28 / 21 | $3,200 | 419 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 / 28 / 21 | $3,200 | 422 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 26 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2015 Buick LaCrosse FAQ
How many recalls does the 2015 Buick LaCrosse have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 17V437000 (air bag), 16V651000 (air bag), 15V666000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2015 Buick LaCrosse problems?
Owners filed 44 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (12), Electrical system (9), Air bags (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2015 Buick LaCrosse get?
EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 24 city, 35 highway and 28 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2015 Buick LaCrosse get?
NHTSA rated the 2015 Buick LaCrosse 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (11.8% rollover risk).
How does the 2015 LaCrosse compare with other years?
Among the 2010–2019 Buick LaCrosse model years at least five years old, the 2019 drew the fewest complaints (6) and the 2012 the most (206). The 2015 drew 44. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.