Buick LaCrosse (2018) Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk
GM recalls 2018 Buick LaCrosse models with potential fuel line damage causing fire risk. Owners must get free fuel pump and pipe replacement by July 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
GM is recalling 2018 Buick LaCrosse vehicles due to a risk of fuel leaks from a damaged fuel line that could cause fire. Owners must have the high pressure fuel pump and pipe replaced at no cost to prevent fire hazards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224631-buick-lacrosse-2018-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224631-buick-lacrosse-2018-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V358000
Cite this page
“Buick LaCrosse (2018) Fuel Leak Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224631-buick-lacrosse-2018-fuel-leak-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V358000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V358000).
Why it’s dangerous
A damaged fuel line can leak gasoline, which is flammable. If the leak ignites, it could cause a fire in the vehicle's engine compartment.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Buick LaCrosse vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may face fire risks if the fuel line is damaged.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your 2018 Buick LaCrosse for the recall. The issue affects vehicles produced between 2015-2018, but this specific recall targets 2018 models.
- Brand
Buick- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Customer Service
Call GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or other listed numbers to schedule a replacement.
Get Free Replacement Parts
GM will replace the high pressure fuel pump and high pressure fuel pipe at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 32 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Keep exploring
Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V358000 (May 31, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.