Model year guide

2015 Buick LaCrosse

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Buick LaCrosse is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 62 on record.

2015 Buick LaCrosse — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2015 Buick LaCrosse at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints44
Combined21 mpg
Typical price$23,044

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2015 Buick LaCrosse recalls 3

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…

Air Bags:side/window NHTSA Campaign #15V666000 · 16/10/2015

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.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC cust…

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.

2015 Buick LaCrosse common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Hydraulic
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

2015 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 2015 Buick LaCrosse worth?

Low
$13,540
Typical price
$23,044
High
$28,900

From 61 comparable 2015 Buick LaCrosse listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Buick LaCrosse costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$11,550
Total$26,300
Per mile$0.35

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 ($23,044) with the same model 5 model-years older ($11,489), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2015 Buick LaCrosse trims & engines on record

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

2015 Buick LaCrosse vehicles on record

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2015 Buick LaCrosse — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Buick LaCrosse have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 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 2015 Buick LaCrosse?

Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are steering, power train, service brakes.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Buick LaCrosse get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 Buick LaCrosse at about 21 mpg combined (18 city / 28 highway).

How much is a 2015 Buick LaCrosse worth?

Comparable 2015 Buick LaCrosse listings run roughly $13,540–$28,900, typically around $23,044 (from 61 vehicles).

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