2017 Buick Lacrosse Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2017 Buick Lacrosse, 11% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,150 miles.
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.
“I have an issue with the cruise control on my 2017 Buick Lacrosse, a vehicle with 17,004 miles. While traveling on the interstate with the cruise set to 70 MPH the system reset itself to 105 MPH and the engine revved 3000 RPM accelerating out of control. This was the second time it happened, the other time it reset to 95 MPH. Stepping on the brake pedal brought the speed back under control in both instances. I took the car to markley motors in fort collins colorado where they could not replicate the problem in their 4 mile test drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #11192544, filed 2019-03, 16,800 miles“Vehicle loses power every gmc vehicle I have owned (3) seen to have this issue throttle pedal position sensor while driving on the interstate vehicle speed drops to reduce engine power which is very scary and dangerous”
NHTSA complaint #11571349, filed 2024-02“My 2017 Buick LaCrosse Premium AWD experienced a sudden, dangerous mechanical failure of the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor system while operating the vehicle under normal road conditions. The vehicle suffered an immediate loss of engine continuity and engine power, forcing the car into a hazardous low-speed limp mode while in active traffic. A certified repair facility inspected the vehicle, confirmed a complete failure of the internal pedal sensor circuit, and replaced the unit to restore safe operating throttle control. …”
NHTSA complaint #11767773, filed 2026-09Related service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 17% |
| 2017 | 4 | 11% |
| 2016 | 6 | 13% |
| 2015 | 2 | 5% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 12 | 6% |
| 2011 | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 | 17 | 9% |
| 2009 | 9 | 8% |
| 2008 | 10 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 11 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2017 Buick Lacrosse
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Buick Lacrosse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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