2012 Buick Lacrosse Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 30%of 206 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Buick Lacrosse, 30% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on a city street at 20 MPH the engine started knocking and the service charging system light came on. A few minutes later as I was backing into a parking spot in a parking lot at work the car shut off and would not restart. I had the car towed home and a mechanic looked at it and seen that the engine was hydro-locked which he was able to unlock. …”
NHTSA complaint #11354395, filed 2020-09, 43,000 miles“My car would not start and the malfunction indicator light was illuminated. The battery was charged and I took it for a ride then turned the car off. It would not start again. Waited until the next day and it started it again but there is hesitation in starting. It seems like this is the same thing that is listed as a recall but my VIN is not included.”
NHTSA complaint #11257652, filed 2019-09, 84,500 miles“Takata recall. As I was driving on the highway my vehicle slowed down on its own in the midst of 70 MPH traffic and as I pushed on brakes my vehicle jerked. When I tried to speed back up my car slowly accelerated. I was terrified when it slowed down because the car behind me almost hit me. My car is now give me a warning sign 'stabilize track assist' but I had my breaks check and they were fine. Now I start to smell a burning smell sometimes when I'm driving”
NHTSA complaint #11205612, filed 2019-05, 158,000 miles“My vehicle stalled out while I was on the express way. Then it would not start without a jump. Check engine light came on along with traction control light. Computer put out a code p062f. Now I have to get a jump almost every other day.”
NHTSA complaint #11253436, filed 2019-09, 83,177 miles“I was driving my car to my house an my car started acting funny. While driving randomly 2 lights came on saying service brake assist and service stabili track. It became extremely hard to steer, the automatic brakes stopped working and it cut off on the highway. I put it in neutral and got to the side of the road. When I cut it back on it had the following warning lights; service brake assist, service stabili track. I almost died and my girl had to pay for a tow truck for me to get home and I was right up the street. …”
NHTSA complaint #11407161, filed 2021-04, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V173000May 6, 2013General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with…Covers: Buick Lacrosse 2012–2013, Regal 2012–2013, Chevrolet Malibu Eco 2013
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- 11023365May 14, 2025This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11017252Mar 28, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11013239Jan 14, 2025This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012678Dec 12, 2024This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11011896Nov 21, 2024This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 14% |
| 2018 | 5 | 42% |
| 2017 | 11 | 31% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 | 9 | 20% |
| 2014 | 14 | 22% |
| 2013 | 55 | 42% |
| 2012 | 62 | 30% |
| 2011 | 32 | 19% |
| 2010 | 46 | 24% |
| 2009 | 31 | 29% |
| 2008 | 84 | 34% |
| 2007 | 75 | 30% |
| 2006 | 83 | 28% |
| 2005 | 80 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2012 Buick Lacrosse
46 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsElectronic stability control
25 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Buick Lacrosse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology