2013 Buick Lacrosse Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2013 Buick Lacrosse, 42% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 62,750 miles. The words owners use most often: “failed start” (9% of reports).
- 54electrical system complaints
- 62,750median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 58%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Failed start: mentioned in 5 of 54 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 38 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 54 complaints, 3 a fire.
Buick Lacrosse electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Lacrosse | 1 | 14% | 56,000 |
| 2018 Lacrosse | 5 | 42% | 100,000 |
| 2017 Lacrosse | 11 | 31% | 10,000 |
| 2016 Lacrosse | 3 | 6% | 99,000 |
| 2015 Lacrosse | 9 | 20% | 7,000 |
| 2014 Lacrosse | 14 | 22% | 27,000 |
| 2013 Lacrosse | 54 | 42% | 62,750 |
| 2012 Lacrosse | 62 | 30% | 66,000 |
| 2011 Lacrosse | 32 | 19% | 55,355 |
| 2010 Lacrosse | 46 | 24% | 63,000 |
| 2009 Lacrosse | 31 | 29% | 64,500 |
| 2008 Lacrosse | 84 | 34% | 55,850 |
| 2007 Lacrosse | 75 | 30% | 78,250 |
| 2006 Lacrosse | 83 | 28% | 77,000 |
| 2005 Lacrosse | 80 | 25% | 100,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Electrical system
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:software; power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: 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.
Risk: If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Buick LaCrosse on March 3, 2024. The vehicle was purchased from the dealer. The odometer was reported at 118,000 during the sale. The vehicle was recently taken to an independent mechanic for service. The contact was provided with an auto report in which…
The contact owns a 2013 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced starting failures and was taken to Piedmont Tire & Auto, where the battery was replaced. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound, and felt like the…
My vehicles started experiencing a Service Power Steering Code and Service Stabilitrak warning after I Replaced my Sway Bar Bushings and Sway Bar Links and Started Giving Me A Code On My Scan Tool Of CO55C:00, and Lost Of Communication With Electronic Brake Module(UO121:00) Code. I Also Have A…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Buick Lacrosses have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2013 Buick Lacrosse (42% of the 129 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Buick Lacrosse electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 62,750 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2013 Buick Lacrosse?
The most frequent phrase is “failed start”, in 5 of 54 complaints.
See all 2013 Buick Lacrosse problems or electrical system problems across all Lacrosse years.