2014 Buick Lacrosse Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,489miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Buick Lacrosse, 6% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,489 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Passed multiinspection transmission does not not shift from touring to sport mode under power also gearshift feels elastic like a rubber band. In manual mode pulls with gear change on its own VIN number doesn't pull specific information on vehicle trim leather/csx/premium/base/hl hid or halogen 9012 current bulbs no gog lamps”
NHTSA complaint #11022482, filed 2017-09, 18,000 miles“I was driving and my car stopped then I started it back up then hesitated to go. I parked the car then tried to reverse an it kept jumping and won’t accelerate. I could have got into a major accident on the freeway. The code is giving a Transmission Control Module”
NHTSA complaint #11690035, filed 2025-09“The contact owns a 2014 Buick Lacrosse. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle shook and jerked without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 88,978. Updated 07/26/16”
NHTSA complaint #10881271, filed 2016-06, 88,978 milesRelated recalls
- 14V092000Feb 21, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse…Covers: Buick Lacrosse 2014, Chevrolet Impala 2014, Cruze 2014 +6 more
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 25% |
| 2017 | 9 | 25% |
| 2016 | 7 | 15% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 | 12 | 9% |
| 2012 | 24 | 12% |
| 2011 | 19 | 11% |
| 2010 | 17 | 9% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 4% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 19 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2014 Buick Lacrosse
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Buick Lacrosse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology