2015 Buick Lacrosse Safety Report
2015 Buick Lacrosse Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2015 Buick Lacrosse
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2015 Buick Lacrosse. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (44) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 5 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Steering | Compare steering issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2019 | Compare against the 2019 Buick Lacrosse with 5 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2016 | Check the 2016 Buick Lacrosse before buying across this generation. |
Buick Lacrosse Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Buick Lacrosse years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Buick Lacrosse | 44 | 2 | Use as a comparable safety baseline. |
| 2017 Buick Lacrosse | 33 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2018 Buick Lacrosse | 12 | 3 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2019 Buick Lacrosse | 5 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2015 Buick Lacrosse Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2015 Buick Lacrosse, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Steering
10 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Buick onlyElectrical System
5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Buick onlyUnknown Or Other
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Buick onlyAir Bags
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Air Bags issues Buick onlyService Brakes
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Service Brakes issues Buick onlyExterior Lighting
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Exterior Lighting issues Buick onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2015 Buick Lacrosse
Reliability Score
The 2015 Buick Lacrosse receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2015 Buick Lacrosse
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2015 Buick Lacrosse
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2015 Buick Lacrosse:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags General Motors is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet vehicles due to potential airbag issues. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Steering Reports of the steering wheel locking up or becoming very hard to turn have been reported. |
High | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Issues with the check engine light and fuel line rubbing against a bracket have been reported. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Service Brakes No specific issues have been reported, but it is a common component. |
Low | Occasional | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2015 Buick Lacrosse:
Issues with the steering wheel locking up or becoming very hard to turn have been reported.
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet vehicles due to potential airbag issues.
Issues with the check engine light and fuel line rubbing against a bracket have been reported.
No specific issues have been reported, but it is a common component.
Recall Details for the 2015 Buick Lacrosse
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2015 Buick Lacrosse by NHTSA:
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 ...
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 custom...
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...
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 cust...
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...
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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2015 Buick Lacrosse
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2015 Buick Lacrosse with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 5 complaints involved crashes. 3 reported injuries or fatalities.
I had first seen a check engine light for a month and it would come on and off and sometimes it would stay off for about a week before it comes back on and do the same thing. I had noticed some slippage within the transmission a week prior to this incident and was looking to take it in for an inspection but money is tight so I couldn’t afford to go in for an inspection, especially a repair. I wa...
The contact owns a 2015 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH on a main road and attempting to make a right turn, the contact noticed that the steering wheel had become increasingly difficult to steer. The message "Service Power Steering - Drive with Care" was displayed. The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was ...
As I was driving around a corner, the steering wheel got hard, very hard and it no longer worked
The contact owns a 2015 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 55 MPH, the vehicle jerked briefly before shifting into gear. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the ABS was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufa...
The contact owns a 2015 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while stationary at a stop light and attempting to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated while responding. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not mad...
There have been at least five different occasions when the doors of the car will randomly lock and unlock continously for anywhere from 1-3 minutes. No one would be holding the key or pushing the button. We are sitting in the car when it happens. It has occurred with the car on and off.
Transmission problem. Jerking when going into gear.
The part of the driver seat belt that goes under the seat and is attached by a metal cable. The cable totally ripped apart. The date is approximate because I did not notice it until it was almost completely broken off. . I had the seatbelt repaired at the dealer Mangino Buick in Ballston spa New York, at the sum of $300they said GM refused to cover it. I tried to explain that this is a Safety issu...
Fuel line under hood was rubbing against a bracket and is leaking. All the hangers and clips are secured and no play in Fuel line.
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, another vehicle spun uncontrollably and crashed into the driver's side door of the vehicle and the door caved in. The contact hit the left side of her head against the front driver's side window. The air bags failed to deploy. The fire department assisted the contact out of the vehicle by cutting the driver-side do...
My wife was driving and went to turn the vehicle and the steering locked up momentarily. She drove directly home a block away and pulled into the garage. When attempting to take the car for service it would not turn in either direction.
The truck pops open on its own when park and while driving.. Had to pull the fuse just to keep it from opening.
The contact owns a 2015 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he noticed that the steering wheel did not have power steering. The warning message "Service Power Steering" was illuminated. The contact was able to take the vehicle to the dealer by forcefully steering the steering wheel. The dealer test drove the vehicle and diagnosed that no issues were found. The contac...
Power steering went out while driving roughy 45/50 mph. Unknown reason why it went out.
While driving at approximately 55 mph, my power steering went out (at first I thought I had blown a tire). It became almost impossible to perform any quick/reactionary steering changes. I put on my hazards and drove to the dealership and then for a second opinion with my local trusted mechanic. Both advised the electronic steering assembly went bad, that there is a new part #, indicative of a h...
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 deploy. The contact sustained injuries on his left shoulder down to his left hip but did not seek medica...
BRAKE FAILED
SERVICE AIR BAG MAINTENANCE WARNING ⚠️
WOULD NOT START AT ALL, ONCE WE GOT IT STARTED AND HEADED DOWN THE ROAD, THE CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. VERY DANGEROUS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON PARKING HER VEHICLE IN HER GARAGE, A STRONG FUEL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LOU FUSZ BUICK GMC (10950 PAGE AVE, ST. LOUIS, MO 63132) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FUEL LEAK. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED OUT OF POCKET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VE...
Showing 20 of 44 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2015 Buick Lacrosse
Has the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE been recalled?
Yes, the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE have?
The 2015 BUICK LACROSSE has 44 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 5 involved crashes. 4 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE?
The 2015 BUICK LACROSSE received an overall NHTSA safety rating of excellent (5/5). Frontal crash: 5/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE involve steering (10 complaints), electrical system (5 complaints), unknown or other (4 complaints). Other affected components include air bags, service brakes, exterior lighting.
How many crash reports does the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE have?
There are 5 crash reports associated with the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE out of 44 total complaints (11.4% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE have?
There are no fire reports for the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE.
How many injuries are reported for the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE?
4 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2015 BUICK LACROSSE?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE is generally recommended. It has 44 complaints, 3 recalls, and a excellent (5/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE?
The components with the most failures on the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE are: 1. STEERING (10 complaints), 2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4 complaints), 4. AIR BAGS (4 complaints), 5. SERVICE BRAKES (3 complaints). STEERING is the single most-reported problem area with 10 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2015 BUICK LACROSSE?
Be cautious of steering and airbag issues, and consider having the electrical system and fuel line inspected. The 2015 BUICK LACROSSE has 44 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it excellent (5/5).
How reliable is the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE?
The 2015 BUICK LACROSSE receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 44 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 5 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Airbags and Steering.
What are the known issues with the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE?
Known issues with the 2015 BUICK LACROSSE include: Airbags, Steering, Electrical System, Service Brakes. These are based on patterns found across 44 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
Are there any recalls for the 2015 Buick Lacrosse?
Yes, there are recalls for airbags in certain model years.
What are the most common issues reported?
Steering problems and electrical system issues are the most common.
Can the power steering fail?
Yes, there have been reports of power steering failing at higher speeds.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of steering and airbag issues, and consider having the electrical system and fuel line inspected.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2015 Buick Lacrosse
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2015 Buick Lacrosse. The data includes 44 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 5 reported crashes, 4 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2015 Buick Lacrosse an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 5 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-13