2014 Buick Lacrosse: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2014 Buick Lacrosse: 5 recalls, 63 owner complaints and up to 21 mpg combined.
Recalls
5 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #14V092000 · 2014 · 355 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster May disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect." they also fail to conform to fmvss number 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."
Why it matters: If a vehicle's shift cable disengages from the transmission shift lever, a driver May be unable to shift gear positions and the indicated shift position May not represent the gear position the vehicle is in. Should a disengagement occur while the vehicle is being driven, when the driver goes to…
The fix: General motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet
Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #14V240000 · 2014 · 8,208 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles May have had brake rotors intended for the rear of the car accidentally installed on the front. The rear rotors, while the same diameter, are thinner and May result in a front brake pad detaching from the caliper.
Why it matters: If a brake pad detaches from caliper, there May be a sudden reduction in braking, lengthening the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake rotors, and install the correct rotors with new brake pads, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014.
Electrical Vehicle recall #14V317000 · 2014 · 14,765 vehicles
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, a wiring splice in the driver's door May corrode and break, resulting in the absence of an audible chime to notify the driver if the door is opened while the key is in the ignition. Additionally, the retained accessory power (rap) module May stay active for ten minutes allowing the operation of the passenger windows, rear windows, and sunroof. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Why it matters: Without an audible indicator, the driver May not be aware that the driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway. If the passenger windows, rear windows, and sunroof can function when the vehicle is turned off and the driver is not in the vehicle,…
The fix: Gm will notify owners and dealers will inspect the driver door window motor harness, and replace the electrical splice, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 2014.
Seat belts, Airbags Vehicle recall #16V651000 · 2016 · 3,640,162 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Seat belts, Airbags Vehicle recall #17V437000 · 2017 · 40,683 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 4 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Electrical (14): the most common themes are electrical failure (6), stalls / loses power (5), door / lock issues (4).
- Steering (12): the most common themes are steering problems (11), warning light on (3).
- Other / unknown (9): the most common themes are noise or vibration (3).
- Airbags (8): the most common themes are fails to deploy (6).
The 2014 Buick Lacrosse has 63 owner complaints, ranking #10 of 15 Lacrosse model years for complaints (well below the 141 average). Complaints peaked in 2015 (9 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 39,915 miles. Neighboring years: 2013 (129 complaints, 5 recalls), 2015 (44 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 28 | 21 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 28 | 21 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2014 Buick Lacrosse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recalls for the 2014 Buick Lacrosse. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2014 Buick Lacrosse problems?
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are electrical (14), steering (12), other / unknown (9).
What gas mileage does the 2014 Buick Lacrosse get?
EPA ratings run up to 21 mpg combined (3.6 L, Automatic (S6)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
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