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2018 BUICK LaCrosseEssence

Year2018
MakeBUICK
ModelLaCrosse
TrimEssence
Vehicle TypeMid-size car
Body StyleSedan
Doors4
Seating5 passengers
Engine3.6L 6-cyl
TransmissionAutomatic
Fuel TypeGasoline
AssemblyDetroit Hamtramck, Michigan, United States (Usa)
Decode StatusClean decode
MPG (City)25 mpg
MPG (Highway)35 mpg
MPG (Combined)29 mpg
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Dimensions

Size & Interior Space

Length

197.5"

Width

73.5"

Height

57.5"

Wheelbase

114.4"

Front Headroom

38.4"

Front Legroom

42"

Rear Headroom

37.2"

Rear Legroom

38"

Cargo

14.3 cu ft

Curb Weight

3,490 lbs

Practicality

Family & Safety Notes

Rear Seat Space: Roomy

38" rear legroom · plenty of space for adults

LATCH child seat anchors.Required on all U.S. passenger vehicles from 2002 onward. Confirm anchor positions in the owner's manual.

14.3 cu ft cargo. Limited cargo space; consider a compact or foldable stroller.

Independent Rating

MyCar Score™

70.9

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2018 BUICK LaCrosse Essence

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Safety Ratings

NHTSA Star Ratings

2018 Buick LaCrosse 4 DR AWD

Overall

★★★★★(5/5)

Frontal Crash

★★★★★(5/5)

Side Crash

★★★★★(5/5)

Side Pole

★★★★★(5/5)

Rollover

★★★★★(5/5)

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. nhtsa.gov/ratings

Safety

NHTSA Recalls

Recall data for all 2018 BUICK LaCrosse vehicles from the NHTSA database.

3 recalls found for 2018 BUICK LaCrosse

Source: NHTSA Recalls Database. Data fetched in real time. Verify remedy status with your dealer.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

#20V668000

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

#18V576000

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

#18V358000

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.

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Coverage

Warranty

Basic / Bumper-to-Bumper4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Powertrain / Drivetrain6 yr./ 70000 mi.
Roadside Assistance6 yr./ 70000 mi.
Rust / Corrosion6 yr./ 100000 mi.

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