2013 Buick Lacrosse Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 55about this part
- Share
- 42%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,750miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 55 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Buick Lacrosse, 42% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,750 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Constantly been having engine problems. Engine light coming on and off. I was driving it down a highway, coming to a stop due to a red light when the whole front of my car begin to sputter and gave out. It read stabiltrak but when taken to the shop it only read a code for the carbon filter. Which, was changed and did fixed the problem for the time being. However, its doing the same thing again.. Which is very dissapointing because its a very well kept up with car, never goes without its necessities.. …”
NHTSA complaint #11405470, filed 2021-03, 169,000 miles“Was at a stop light getting ready to pull off car lost all power including radio, was almost rear ended. I was on a city street. Also no matter what type of windshield wiper I have put on this car. They don't seem to keep the windshield clear.”
NHTSA complaint #10992963, filed 2017-06, 40,000 miles“The heads up display has been fading in and out since early 2014. It has been replaced twice as well as the dimming switch for it has been disconnected and it still fades out and then sometimes will fade back on or just pop back on. The car is now off warranty but I feel since it has been worked on numerous times since 2014, Buick should cover this problem. I called Buick last week and was given a case # but can't find it right now. I have the records if a case is started and so does Buick.”
NHTSA complaint #11100197, filed 2018-06, 10,345 miles“I had the car repaired last year around this time with an issue saying that the battery charging system needed to be serviced. At the time I had recently bought a battery but the shop informed it could be due to a dead cell in the battery 1 year exactly and the same issue occurs. It start with the check engine light being displayed then it will start sending the message and battery light comes on. There should not be another dead cell battery. There is definitely an issue with the charging system of these cars. …”
NHTSA complaint #11269859, filed 2019-10, 71,000 miles“Complete blackout of monitor (navigation screen) including rear view camera while while driving on city streets and highways and happened once during startup of vehicle. Sometimes before blackout vertical lines appear. Estimated time of blackout has lasted more than one minute and I have had to pull over until it appears. I have had passengers in the vehicle who have witnessed this occurrence. I have taken my vehicle maybe 2 or 3 times to the Buick dealership, the last time they replaced the full monitor, as they could not find what was causing the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11052853, filed 2017-12, 36,500 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
- 13V097000Mar 15, 2013General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year…Covers: Buick Lacrosse 2013, Cadillac SRX 2013
Related service bulletins
- 11024324Sep 4, 2025This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11023365May 14, 2025This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 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.
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 2013 Buick Lacrosse
31 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Buick Lacrosse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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