Most common 2014 Buick Lacrosse problems
Share of the 63 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Buick Lacrosse complaints by model year
Best Lacrosse years: 2019, 2018, 2017. Years to avoid: 2007, 2008. Compare all years →
2014 Buick Lacrosse recalls (5)
Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
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…
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.
Seat belts › Pretensioner
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…
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.
Electrical system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick LaCrosse vehicles manufactured April 30, 2013, to September 1, 2013. 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…
Remedy: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 31, 2014 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured February 7, 2014, through March 31, 2014, and equipped with 17 inch front brake rotors.
Remedy: 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.
Power train › Automatic transmission
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.
Remedy: 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.
What 2014 Buick Lacrosse owners say
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that after the vehicle was turned off, residual electrical power activated in the vehicle. The power windows and sunroof remained operational, and the instrument panel remained activated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who diagnosed that the driver's door window switch was faulty and needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V317000 (Electrical System); however, the contact related the failure to the recall. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 92,864, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 84,924. Local authorities had not been contacted.
Steering
The contact owns a 2014 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering suddenly failed, and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure, the power steering warning message had displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who reprogrammed the power steering module however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer who reprogrammed the power steering module again however, the failure persisted. The contact was then advised that the power steering system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving 70-75 mph, the steering wheel popped up to the dashboard and became inoperable, however, the contact was able to exit the highway. The power steering assist service message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering housing and power steering gear needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that she was concerned about driving the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,660. Consumer stated steering wheel wouldn't move.
Air bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Buick Lacrosse. While driving approximately 25 MPH, another vehicle drove through a stop sign and crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 01/17/2017
Was in a accident 2/16 speed limit 40 driving on city street. Car in front of me stopped in middle of the rd and started backing up tried to avoid collision and still had impact. The airbags did not deploy and the car engine seemed to accelerate instead of slow down. I had this happen one time before while breaking but then it switched back and drove normal called dealership and they said no recalls. My car was a total loss front impact no airbags deployed
2014 Buick Lacrosse engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl hybrid | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 24 / 35 / 28 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 28 / 21 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 17 / 26 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Buick Lacrosse a good car?
Based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Lacrosse rates better than average: 57% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Lacrosse at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Buick Lacrosse?
The electrical system — 14 complaints, 22% of all complaints for this model year, most often about instrument cluster/panel. Next are the steering (12) and air bags (8).
How many recalls does the 2014 Buick Lacrosse have?
There are 5 recalls for the 2014 Buick Lacrosse, the most recent from July 10, 2017 (sensor/control module-inactive). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Buick Lacrosse?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2019, 2018 and 2017. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007 and 2008. See the full Buick Lacrosse years comparison.
At what mileage do 2014 Buick Lacrosse problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 40,000 miles; 68% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.