2014 Buick Lacrosse vs 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Buick Lacrosse | 2014 Chevrolet Cruze |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 63 | 698 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,808 | 1,918 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 68 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 17 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 26–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 55,673 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Lacrosse | Chevrolet Cruze |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 216 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 184 |
| Steering | 12 | 93 |
| Power Train | 4 | 95 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 75 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 69 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 59 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 42 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 61 |
| Stalling | 0 | 45 |
| Overheating | 0 | 41 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 28 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 20 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 19 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 8 |
2014 Buick Lacrosse
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.