Recall 14V317 affects 14,765 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles for a driver-door wiring splice defect. Repair is free at any franchised Buick dealer.
Buick is recalling 14,765 2014 Lacrosse vehicles because a corroded driver's-door wiring splice can stop the key-in-ignition chime and leave accessory power active for 10 minutes. Without that warning, the vehicle can roll away, and the Buick dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wiring splice in the driver's door of the 2014 Buick Lacrosse is an electrical connection that lets door and ignition signals reach the warning chime and accessory power controls. The chime is supposed to remind the driver when the door is opened with the key still in the ignition. The retained accessory power system keeps selected features available briefly after shutdown.
On affected vehicles, that driver's door splice can corrode and break. When the connection breaks, the vehicle does not sound the audible chime when the door opens with the key in the ignition. The retained accessory power module can also stay active for 10 minutes, leaving the passenger windows, rear windows, and sunroof able to operate during that time.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is most likely to notice the problem only after opening the driver's door with the key still in place and hearing no reminder chime.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Buick Lacrosse | electrical system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 14,765 |
Not every 2014 Buick Lacrosse sedan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
The missing door-open chime can leave the driver unaware that the driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition, increasing rollaway risk. Power windows and the sunroof operating after shutdown also increase injury risk for an unsupervised occupant. Keep occupants supervised and schedule the dealer inspection. Repair will be free at any franchised Buick dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Buick Lacrosse is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Buick dealer and ask whether the free repair is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the driver-door window motor harness inspection and splice repair that restores the door chime and power-window shutoff behavior.
- Bring the recall notice if Buick mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V317 when you call.
- Keep occupants away from the passenger windows, rear windows, and sunroof when the vehicle is off until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Buick's remedy calls for a dealer inspection of the driver door window motor harness. Once the campaign repair is available for your VIN, a Buick technician inspects that harness and replaces the electrical splice if corrosion or breakage is found. The repair is free under the recall. Owner and dealer notifications began in August 2014, but this campaign record does not state a current remedy status, so confirm availability before planning the visit.
Timeline
| June 12, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 1, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V317?
Recall 14V317 covers 14,765 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles with a driver-door wiring splice that can corrode and break. The defect can silence the key-in-ignition chime and leave accessory power active for 10 minutes, increasing rollaway and occupant-injury risk.
What should I do if my 2014 Buick Lacrosse is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V317. If it is, contact a franchised Buick dealer to schedule the driver door window motor harness inspection and splice replacement. Reference recall number 14V317 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Buick dealers will inspect the driver door window motor harness and replace the electrical splice as needed, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is rollaway and injury from powered closures. Without the audible chime, the driver can miss that the door is open with the key in the ignition. Accessory power can also let unsupervised occupants operate passenger windows, rear windows, or the sunroof after the vehicle is turned off.
What if I bought the Buick Lacrosse used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2014 Buick Lacrosse is included, then call a franchised Buick dealer and reference recall 14V317.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V317000 |
|---|---|
| Buick customer service | 1-800-521-7300 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V317 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V317000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →