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The EPA has certified this vehicle as among the 20 percent lowest-emitting passenger vehicles for its model year, based on government greenhouse gas and smog ratings.
Buick LaCrosse
EPA MPG:
29 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
29 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system.
The 2013 Buick LaCrosse has been recalled 5 times by NHTSA.
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The 2013 Buick LaCrosse has been recalled 5 times by NHTSA.
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2013 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
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Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
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Engine Electrical
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Transmission Major
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Transmission Minor
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Drive System
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Fuel System/Emissions
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Exhaust
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Suspension/Steering
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NA
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Brakes
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Climate System
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Electrical Accessories
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Body Hardware
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Paint/Trim
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Noises/Leaks
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In-car Electronics
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Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
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2005*
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2006
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2018
NA
2019
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2021
2022
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Powertrain
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2001
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2005*
NA
2006
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2007
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2009
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2012
2013
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2015
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2018
NA
2019
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2020
2021
2022
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Engine Major
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2001
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2003
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2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
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2011
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2013
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2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
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Engine Minor
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2001
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2005*
NA
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NA
2007
NA
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2009
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2011
2012
2013
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2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
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Engine Cooling
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2001
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2003
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2005*
NA
2006
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2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
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NA
2011
2012
2013
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2015
2016
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2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
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Engine Electrical
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2001
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2003
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NA
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NA
2007
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2008
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2009
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2011
2012
2013
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2015
2016
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2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Major
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2001
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2003
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2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
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NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
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NA
2011
2012
2013
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2015
2016
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2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Drive System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
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2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Fuel System/Emissions
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2001
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2003
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2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Exhaust
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2001
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NA
2006
NA
2007
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2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
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Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
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2001
2002
2003
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2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
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2011
2012
2013
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2014
2015
2016
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2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
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Brakes
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NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
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2011
2012
2013
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2014
2015
2016
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2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
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Climate System
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NA
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2007
NA
2008
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2009
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2010*
NA
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2012
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2015
2016
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2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
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Build Quality
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2001
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NA
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NA
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2010*
NA
2011
2012
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2015
2016
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2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Electrical Accessories
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Body Hardware
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
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2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
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Paint/Trim
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2001
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2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
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2011
2012
2013
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2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
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2020
2021
2022
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Noises/Leaks
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2001
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2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
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2008
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2009
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2010*
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2011
2012
2013
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2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
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2020
2021
2022
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Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
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2007
NA
2008
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2009
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2010*
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2011
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2013
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2014
2015
2016
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2018
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2020
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2022
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2024
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
SUSPENSION
Dec 22, 2021
A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.
What should you do:
Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212346640. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-764 and 21V-633.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
21V00F000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
4271
SUSPENSION
Aug 12, 2021
A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, and Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.
What should you do:
Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212330130.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
21V633000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
32894
SUSPENSION
Dec 21, 2020
A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary:
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture.
What should you do:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on January 27, 2021, and April 15, 2021. A third notification was mailed on August 19, 201. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202308930.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
20V764000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
220006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 06, 2013
If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk.
Summary:
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.
What should you do:
GM will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13136.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
13V173000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
42904
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Mar 15, 2013
If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Summary:
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.
What should you do:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546.
For more information:
General Motors' number for this recall is 13053.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
13V097000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
26582
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