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Buick LaCrosse 2015-2016
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- Price
- $34,000–$46,500
- MPG
- 28
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Strong comfort
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Below-average driving fun
How it scores for you10 scores
Five-star crash scores and a plush, spacious cabin make a strong comfort case, but power-steering complaints and soft luxury-brand resale temper the bargain.
Recalled somewhat less often than cars of the same model years; none of its 3 recalls were serious. About 7% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Limited history so far, so this score may move as more recalls are filed. Adjusted -3 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4).
About $2,300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 62% of cars we track.
13.3 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 12% of other sedans we track.
Large sedan with a generous rear seat; back-seat room shames similarly priced crossovers.
Strong 304-hp V6 but soft, isolation-first tuning; a cruiser with no handling ambitions.
IntelliLink touchscreen was competitive mid-decade but lacks modern phone integration and driver aids depth.
Plush ride and a very quiet cabin; comfort is this generation's defining trait.
Luxury brands like Buick tend to lose value faster than average.
No published tow rating; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls5 recalls
5 recalls · 5 common complaint areas across 2015–2016
- Steering — 12 complaints (2015)
- Recall — Airbags: frontal; air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive; seat belts: pretensioner (2016)
- Steering — 12 complaints (2016)
2016
- RecallAirbags: frontal; air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive; seat belts: pretensioner16V651000
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 Poli
- RecallAirbags: frontal; air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive; seat belts: pretensioner17V437000
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, Subur
- Complaint clusterSteering12 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
While driving down the road goin around 45 mph all of a sudden my steering wheel got so stiff I could hardly steer the car off the road and out of traffic. I didn't hit anything, my power steering just stopped. I put the car into park and turned off the ignition after a few minutes I started it back
- Complaint clusterAirbags6 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
I was in a front end collision where the damages were over $20,000.00 and the air bags did not deploy.
- Complaint clusterPowertrain6 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Cars shudders 20-30 MPH. Started last year, I needed to get my wife for cancer treatments. Basically, shifted the car manually.
- Complaint clusterCruise control5 complaintscomplaints:VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD. IN ADDITION, WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT P
2015
- RecallAirbags: side/window15V666000
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.
- RecallAirbags: frontal; air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive; seat belts: pretensioner16V651000
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 Poli
- RecallAirbags: frontal; air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive; seat belts: pretensioner17V437000
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, Subur
- Complaint clusterSteering12 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
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
- Complaint clusterElectrical7 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The truck pops open on its own when park and while driving.. Had to pull the fuse just to keep it from opening.
- Complaint clusterAirbags6 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
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
Cost to own$23,500 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$34,000–$46,500
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,300/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
24
Highway MPG
35
Combined MPG
28
Horsepower
304 hp
Doors
4
Length
196.9 in
Width
73.2 in
Height
59.1 in
Wheelbase
111.8 in
Curb weight
3,774 lb
Cargo volume
13.3 cu ft
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