MYRModel Year Report

2013 Buick Lacrosse

● Typical for this model
2013 Buick Lacrosse
RENDERED 2026-11-01T18:23:21.537Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
130
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

42% of complaints

Complaints per year

2005: 315 complaints 2005 2006: 299 complaints 2007: 250 complaints 2007 2008: 251 complaints 2009: 106 complaints 2009 2010: 189 complaints 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 206 complaints 2013: 130 complaints 2013 130 2014: 63 complaints 2015: 44 complaints 2015 2016: 48 complaints 2017: 36 complaints 2017 2018: 12 complaints 2019: 7 complaints 2019
2005: 315 complaints 2005 2006: 299 complaints 2006 2007: 250 complaints 2007 2008: 251 complaints 2008 2009: 106 complaints 2009 2010: 189 complaints 2010 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 206 complaints 2012 2013: 130 complaints 2013 130 2014: 63 complaints 2014 2015: 44 complaints 2015 2016: 48 complaints 2016 2017: 36 complaints 2017 2018: 12 complaints 2018 2019: 7 complaints 2019
2005: 315 complaints 2005 2006: 299 complaints 2006 2007: 250 complaints 2007 2008: 251 complaints 2008 2009: 106 complaints 2009 2010: 189 complaints 2010 2011: 169 complaints 2011 2012: 206 complaints 2012 2013: 130 complaints 2013 130 2014: 63 complaints 2014 2015: 44 complaints 2015 2016: 48 complaints 2016 2017: 36 complaints 2017 2018: 12 complaints 2018 2019: 7 complaints 2019

2013: 130 complaints

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YearComplaints
2005315
2006299
2007250
2008251
2009106
2010189
2011169
2012206
2013130
201463
201544
201648
201736
201812
20197

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

42% · 55 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and key/sender.

FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall as the battery warning light would flash on the instrument panel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-11

4/6/2013 my 2013 Buick Lacrosse 4 cylinder model was parked in driveway. At 9PM my husband went outside to get something from the car and saw the car on fire with flames coming from the back end rear bumper.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-06

2013 Buick Lacrosse hybrid, campaign #13136, NHTSA 13V173000. Intermittent Battey light illumination Service Charging System warning. battery voltage drops until loss of power.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-22

Also filed under Engine and power train

Engine

24% · 31 reports

Suspension

21% · 27 reports
CRASH
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On Saturday, April 7,2013 my wife pulled into a parking space at a condo in marco is.fl. She was driving our 2013 Buick Lacrosse.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-09

Steering

18% · 24 reports
CRASH
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I lost all steering control and lost control

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-29

Power train

9% · 12 reports

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2013-04-03Electrical system, power train13V097000 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…

    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…

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    2013-06-11Electrical system13V173000 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…

    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…

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    2013-07-05Recall queryClosed 2014-07-22 Generator Control Module Fires
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    2014-05-02Audit queryClosed 2016-05-22 Sands Chevrolet/Hybrid System Fire/Stall
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    2021-08-19Suspension20V764000 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,...

    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.

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    2022-01-03Suspension21V633000 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,...

    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.

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    2022-01-27Suspension21V00F000 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,...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022.

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Buy-smart checklist

2013 Buick Lacrosse — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 55 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 27 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V097000 · Electrical system, power train
  • Recall 13V173000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 20V764000 · Suspension
  • Recall 21V633000 · Suspension
  • Recall 21V00F000 · Suspension
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FAQ

Is the 2013 Buick Lacrosse reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Buick Lacrosse is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Buick Lacrosse?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Buick Lacrosse have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.