2018 Buick Lacrosse Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lacrosse years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 14th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Buick Lacrosse. That ranks 14th out of 15 Lacrosse model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 42%), typically at around 100,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 12owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Buick Lacrosse problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 42% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 33% | 13,400 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 25% | 161,188 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 17% | 26,600 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 161,188 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | 161,188 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | 1,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Buick Lacrosse recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. 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 18279.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. 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 18188.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When I get to a stop sign, and a stop light, when trying to accelerate after a complete stop, the car would struggle to accelerate to go forward. Where the shifting gears would start blinking, and the warning lights (engine power reduced, engine light, and the traction safety collision light) would…
The contact owns a 2018 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated the hand controls were not working properly. While driving, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The engine power reduced message was displayed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. After…
The 3.6 liter engine in my 2018 Buick Lacrosse Avenir only has 53,939 when we experienced a thermostat failure. The engine temperature was dead cold, and the dual electric fans were running non-stop. When I scanned the trouble code, I found PO128 which points to a faulty thermostat. Because the…
The contact owns a 2018 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact pulled over and checked underneath the vehicle. The contact discovered that the START/STOP accumulator endcap…
Thermostat failure at 56,000 miles.
Other Buick Lacrosse years
← 2017 Lacrosse · 2019 Lacrosse →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Lacrosse | 7 | 2 |
| 2018 | 12 | 3 |
| 2017 Lacrosse | 36 | 2 |
| 2016 Lacrosse | 48 | 2 |
| 2015 Lacrosse | 44 | 3 |
| 2014 Lacrosse | 63 | 5 |
| 2013 Lacrosse | 129 | 5 |
| 2012 Lacrosse | 206 | 5 |
| 2011 Lacrosse | 169 | 4 |
| 2010 Lacrosse | 189 | 2 |
| 2009 Lacrosse | 106 | 2 |
| 2008 Lacrosse | 250 | 2 |
| 2007 Lacrosse | 250 | 3 |
| 2006 Lacrosse | 299 | 3 |
| 2005 Lacrosse | 315 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Buick Lacrosse?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Buick Lacrosse?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Buick Lacrosse a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lacrosse model years, the 2018 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.