1G4ZP5SS2JU143469 Vehicle Details
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2018 BUICK LaCrosseEssence
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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.
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2018 BUICK LaCrosse Essence
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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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Original factory warranty for new vehicles. Coverage may have expired on used vehicles. Verify with the seller.
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