Recall 13V173000: 2012–2013 Buick Lacrosse and 2 other models

Report received

May 6, 2013

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

Potentially affected

42,904vehicles

Model years

2012–2013

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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 condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.

Possible consequence

If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk.

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 number is 13136.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Buick Lacrosse206 complaints
• 2013 Buick Lacrosse130 complaints
• 2012 Buick Regal92 complaints
• 2013 Buick Regal91 complaints
• 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco87 complaints