BUICK LACROSSE (2017) recall — Suspension
General Motors recalls certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles due to potential rear suspension toe-link disconnection causing loss of vehicle control. Owners should contact GM for free inspection and correction.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If a rear-suspension toe-link disconnects, it may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
General Motors is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles because the rear suspension toe-links may have been incorrectly installed and could loosen or disconnect, increasing crash risk. This affects vehicles purchased between May 2017 and the recall start date. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225645-2017-buick-lacrosse-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-vehicle.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225645-2017-buick-lacrosse-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-vehicle · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V267000
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“2017 Buick LaCrosse Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225645-2017-buick-lacrosse-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-vehicle. Based on NHTSA recall #17V267000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V267000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the rear suspension toe-link disconnects, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. This happens because the toe-link is a critical connection that holds the rear suspension together.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles purchased between May 2017 and the recall start date are most at risk. Drivers using these vehicles without proper suspension checks may experience loss of control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles with rear suspension toe-links that may have been incorrectly installed. The recall started on May 25, 2017, so vehicles purchased before this date are affected.
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What to do — step by step
Contact GM Customer Service
Call 1-800-521-7300 to schedule a free inspection of the rear suspension toe-links.
Get Suspension Inspection
Dealers will inspect and correct the rear suspension toe-link installation at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear suspension toe-link assemblies, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 25, 2017. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17168.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The rear suspension toe-links may have been incorrectly installed, causing them to loosen and disconnect, which increases the risk of a crash.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2017 Buick LaCrosse was purchased between May 2017 and the recall start date (May 25, 2017).
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 to schedule a free inspection and correction of the rear suspension toe-links.
Contact Buick
We’ve drafted a message you can send Buick to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V267000 — Buick Buick Hello, I own a Buick that is covered by recall 17V267000 from Buick. The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right rear suspension toe-link assemblies, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 25, 2017. Owners may contact Buick's customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17168. 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 #17V267000 (April 21, 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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