2013 Buick Lacrosse Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Buick Lacrosse, 7% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car cuts off and gives warning of battery charging system failure when I slow to stop at red lights or turn in my driveway.. I've changed the belt and it's still doing it. I bought this car in 2017 and I am concerned that maybe the recall wasnt changed for eassist components. I have a 2 year old. I cant stearns my car because it's too hard when engine kills. It its very dangerous and something major is wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #11350734, filed 2020-08, 100,000 miles“When the car had mileage in the mid-upper 30,000 in 2018, we noticed that as the speed coasted down to 30mph, there was a hard downshift. So hard, you thought the engine fell out of the car. At the time we had not realized it only did this when the engine was cold. So, when we took it to the dealer, they could not replicate the issue. In 12/2019, we left it overnite and they did replicate the issue the next morning. This is stated on our service bill. They suggested a deep atm flush, even though we had a normal flush 18 months earlier with them. We paid them to do it and the problem persists. …”
NHTSA complaint #11310507, filed 2020-02, 36,000 miles“Three lane interstate highway with traffic moving at 65 MPH and engine stalls out with no power. Make it to shoulder of road and after about a half hour, car starts with engine check light on and I continue to destination. I have service repair specialist check source of problem and it is failure of cam shaft sensor . Upon returning home 285 miles away, again had problem diagnosed with same results... Cam shaft sensor as engine check light was on again and car had no power. On 9/1/2015 call ellis automotive inc. And told them about problem, part needed and asked for a service date for repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10767337, filed 2015-09, 21,327 miles“Vehicle engine light (malfunction indicator lamp) came on; 5 minutes later charging system light came on with warning that charging system not working . Shortly thereafter, power steering went out and then ABS light came on and then car shut down completely. After reading complaints about 2012 Buick Lacrosse looked in engine compartment and found that the serpentine belt was shredded. Vehicle being towed to dealer in morning.”
NHTSA complaint #10500074, filed 2013-02, 4,000 miles“The oil filter will not stay tight. We have it serviced at a g m service center.but every time they change the oil in about 1000 miles the filter comes lose and leaks.”
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Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 14% |
| 2018 | 3 | 25% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 | 3 | 7% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 9 | 7% |
| 2012 | 8 | 4% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 4% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Buick Lacrosse
55 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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