BUICK LACROSSE (2017) recall — Steering
GM recalls 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles with potential power steering loss due to water corrosion in electrical connectors. Owners must have their EPS system inspected by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of power steering may result in increased manual steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
GM is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles because water can enter the power steering electrical connectors, causing loss of power steering and increasing crash risk. Owners should contact GM customer service for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225644-2017-buick-lacrosse-steering-recall-risk-of-power-loss.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225644-2017-buick-lacrosse-steering-recall-risk-of-power-loss · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V116000
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“2017 Buick LaCrosse Steering Recall: Risk of Power Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225644-2017-buick-lacrosse-steering-recall-risk-of-power-loss. Based on NHTSA recall #17V116000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V116000).
Why it’s dangerous
Water entering the power steering electrical connectors can cause corrosion, leading to loss of power steering. This makes steering more difficult and increases the chance of a crash, particularly when driving in wet weather.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles with the specific electrical connector issue are most at risk. This affects drivers who rely on power steering, especially in wet conditions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Buick LaCrosse has water entering the power steering electrical connectors. The recall started March 14, 2017, and GM will notify affected owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact GM Customer Service
Call 1-800-521-7300 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free inspection.
Have Dealer Inspect EPS System
Dealers will inspect and secure the EPS connector seals at no cost to fix the water corrosion issue.
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect correct the seal seating and secure the EPS connector seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17085.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The electrical connectors for the power steering system may not be properly sealed, allowing water to enter and corrode the connectors, which can cause loss of power steering.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2017 Buick LaCrosse may be affected if water enters the power steering electrical connectors, but GM will notify owners directly as part of the recall.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 to schedule a free inspection and repair at a dealer.
Contact Buick
We’ve drafted a message you can send Buick to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V116000 — Buick Buick Hello, I own a Buick that is covered by recall 17V116000 from Buick. The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect correct the seal seating and secure the EPS connector seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17085. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #17V116000 (February 23, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.
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