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2013 Buick LaCrosse recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
5
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
129
Latest campaign
Dec 22, 2021

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Suspension3Dec 22, 2021
21V00F00021V63300020V764000
Electrical system1May 6, 2013
13V173000
Power train1Mar 15, 2013
13V097000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 22, 2021Latest campaign
Dec 22, 202121V00F000

Suspension: rear

A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V00F000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V00F000 · Dec 22, 2021
Aug 12, 202121V633000

Suspension: rear

A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V633000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 21V633000 · Aug 12, 2021
Dec 21, 202020V764000

Suspension: rear

A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V764000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V764000 · Dec 21, 2020
May 6, 201313V173000

Electrical system

If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start.

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V173000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 13V173000 · May 6, 2013
Mar 15, 201313V097000

Power train: automatic transmission

If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V097000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 13V097000 · Mar 15, 2013
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Buick recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component129

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
129Complaints filed
5Involving a crash
3Involving a fire
5Injuries reported · 1 death
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system5442030
Engine3023000
Suspension2721100
Steering2419100
Power train119000
Unknown or other97001
Fuel/propulsion system86000
Air bags54103
Electronic stability control (ESC)54000
Service brakes43000
Structure43000
Visibility/wiper32000
Seats32000
Vehicle speed control22101
Wheels22100

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names LaCrosse, Lacrosse Eassist.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 08/17/2026 · ODI 11757506
  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 07/15/2026 · ODI 11750562
  • Steering

    “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…”

    Filed 06/01/2026 · ODI 11741241

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2013 Buick LaCrosse recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Buick LaCrosse have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Buick LaCrosse. The most recent, 21V00F000 (reported December 22, 2021), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2013 Buick LaCrosse recalls for?

The largest group is suspension, with 3 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Buick LaCrosse?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 54 complaints out of 129 filed with NHTSA (42%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Buick LaCrosse?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Buick recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Buick dealer.

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