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Buying a used 2018 Buick Lacrosse? Check these 3 recalls first
Two of this year's three recalls are rated critical: a fuel pump that can leak and create a fire risk, and a transmission fluid leak. The third covers rear brakes that may be weaker than intended. None carry a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. The 12 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA report no crashes, fires or injuries, and cluster in electrical system, engine, power train and fuel/propulsion — loosely echoing the recall subjects.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask for proof the fuel pump recall repair was completed by a dealer.
- Look under the car for transmission fluid leaks and check fluid condition.
- Test rear brake feel and confirm the rear brake recall was addressed.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Buick dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Buick Lacrosse
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac fuel pump leak fire risk | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Chevy, Buick, GMC, Cadillac: Transmission Fluid Leak Risk | Power Train | critical |
| GM cars, SUVs may have weak rear brakes | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
12 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | None found |
| Engine | 4 | None found |
| Power Train | 3 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 3 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 2 | None found |
| Brakes | 1 | Yes |