2013 Buick Lacrosse Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,700 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.
“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 miles“Passenger sensing system appears to be too sensitive. Owners manual states that the system is designed to detect adult sized passengers. However a small purse (6lbs) is sufficient to activate the airbag light on the console and ring the chimes alerting the driver that the front passenger is not belted in. Tested with 8 y/o daughter (43lbs) with same result. Dealer has examined the system and found it to be performing as designed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10520736, filed 2013-06, 4,900 miles“Inside we went to discuss terms. Salesman this vehicle is a cbg/cpo, 2 warranties, it's like buying a new car! He insisted you won't be able to find a Lacrosse touring, and with these warranties we guarantee this vehicle.one owner,no accidents. Finance manager wasn't professional! My car wasn't detailed, & had some minor chip's! Salesman said, bring it back. Sunday 3/19/2017, I'm reading over my contract only to find out 1st payment due next day. Then go look over the car like salesman said to see what needs to be done. …”
NHTSA complaint #11063100, filed 2018-01Related service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 3% |
| 2011 | 9 | 5% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Buick Lacrosse
55 complaintsEngine
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Buick Lacrosse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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