2013 Buick Lacrosse electrical system problems
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2013 Buick Lacrosse — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 17, 2026
“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…”
filed Jul 15, 2026
“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 Multi-Axis Acceleration…”
filed Jun 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not…Campaign 13V173000 · May 6, 2013
- 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking…Campaign 13V097000 · Mar 15, 2013
Electrical System problems in other Lacrosse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lacrosse | 11 | 32% |
| 2016 Lacrosse | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 Lacrosse | 9 | 20% |
| 2014 Lacrosse | 14 | 22% |
| 2012 Lacrosse | 62 | 30% |
| 2011 Lacrosse | 32 | 19% |
| 2010 Lacrosse | 46 | 24% |
| 2009 Lacrosse | 31 | 29% |
| 2008 Lacrosse | 84 | 34% |
| 2007 Lacrosse | 75 | 30% |
| 2006 Lacrosse | 83 | 28% |
| 2005 Lacrosse | 80 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Buick Lacrosse
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.