Model year guide

2014 Buick LaCrosse

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2014 Buick LaCrosse is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 118 on record.

2014 Buick LaCrosse — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2014 Buick LaCrosse at a glance

Safety recalls5
Owner complaints63
Combined21 mpg
Typical price$21,609

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2014 Buick LaCrosse recalls 5

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #16V651000 · 08/09/2016

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 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. I…

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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, C…

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #17V437000 · 10/07/2017

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 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles…

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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cad…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc NHTSA Campaign #14V240000 · 08/05/2014

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. The affected vehicles may have had brake rotors intended for the rear of the car accidentally installed on the front. The rear rotors, while t…

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. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). …

Electrical System NHTSA Campaign #14V317000 · 12/06/2014

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 the ignition. Additionally, the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) module may stay active f…

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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. General Motors number for this recall is 14235.

Power Train:automatic Transmission NHTSA Campaign #14V092000 · 21/02/2014

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. 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 (FMV…

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 owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2014 Buick LaCrosse common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

2014 Buick LaCrosse MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,950

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2014 Buick LaCrosse worth?

Low
$15,000
Typical price
$21,609
High
$27,000

From 117 comparable 2014 Buick LaCrosse listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2014 Buick LaCrosse costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$14,300
Total$29,050
Per mile$0.39

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($21,609) with the same model 5 model-years older ($7,334), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2014 Buick LaCrosse trims & engines on record

Trims
Leather Group · Premium II Group · Leather · Premium I Group · Touring · Premium · Base
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl · 2.4L 4-cyl

2014 Buick LaCrosse vehicles on record

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2014 Buick LaCrosse — frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Buick LaCrosse have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2014 Buick LaCrosse. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Buick LaCrosse?

Based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, steering, air bags.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Buick LaCrosse get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2014 Buick LaCrosse at about 21 mpg combined (18 city / 28 highway).

How much is a 2014 Buick LaCrosse worth?

Comparable 2014 Buick LaCrosse listings run roughly $15,000–$27,000, typically around $21,609 (from 117 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.