Problems with 2013 Buick LaCrosse ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick lacrosse. while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was difficult to turn and the service power steering message was displayed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that an electrical failure occurred. the local dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: [xxx]. the contact stated that the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v173000 (electrical system) and 13v097000 (power train, electrical system). the failure mileage was 70,000. *ln*jb *dt *dl parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Radio and dash components cut out and go black. then when they come.back on a service battery message comes on the display but goes away withing a second or two. and the power steering will stop while all this is happening if turning

Camshaft sensor fails repeatedly, after warranty replacement. this is causing the motor to die at different speed's and loss of vehicle control. the vehicle is unreliable and unstable. it is a liability to operate knowing any minute the csps can fail and render the vehicle useless.

Power drop ,engine stop run as you go down the road at night,everything shut down it take fifteen minute to restart, the steering jerk and the did no work its was lock that was at 35 miles hour.took its in to see what was wrong its was diagnostic with bcm malfunction,low voltage of communication andeprom errors,multiple codes.on the highway and turning

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. this will cause the vehicle when in eco mode to restart cause power loss whe driving and also cause the radio, navigation ect to loss brightness. the car releases loud sound for the a/c and defrost thumping and ticking also sputtering when accelerator is touched. even when switching from park to any other gear is when this is heard regarding when a/c heat or defrost is on . this is during driving or after starting car. originally happened 10/12/18 happening again as of 10/18/2019

Tamara recall-the car only has 67000 miles on it, and for some reason it is using oil. there is exhaust fumes/smoke coming out of the tail pipe. there have been occasions where it has not started. i took it to the dealership where i purchased it brand new off of the showroom floor in 2014, and they did a diagnostic on it; and inform me that they can find nothing wrong. why all of the sudden is the oil pressure down so low and my warranty will be up at 70000 miles. i asked the technician to examine the drivetrain and other components covered under the warranty; but they refused. also the screen on the satellite radio and clock fades out and comes back on. the dealership failed to provide a response to this as well. i need answers to determine the cause of the engine and electrical problems, but if the dealership where i purchased the vehicle cannot answer the questions; what is left to do to get it repaired properly? the car is stationery when the screen fades out and also the inside lights go out periodically as well as the headlights. what can be done? we need assistance. gm needs to know that this dealership is providing less than satisfactory service.

Service stabilitrack comes on and reduces engine power. happened this morning driving on the freeway almost caused a huge wreck because i had nowhere to go and couldn't go the freeway speed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick lacrosse. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the battery and check engine warning indicators illuminated. in addition, the power steering failed. after the contact powered off the engine and restarted the vehicle, he was able to drive normally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer informed the contact that the recall had expired and did not offer further assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 43,111.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick lacrosse. when the vehicle was stopped, it did not restart. the contact replaced the battery, but the failure recurred. there was no warning indicator illuminated. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

While operating the vehicle when coming to a stop the vehicle will cut off suddenly without warning at random times. it seems to be after the car has been driven for more than about 15 minutes at a time. this can happen when stopping just for a moment in stop and go traffic, or when stopping for a traffic light. a light comes on in the car that says service battery charging system. this is very dangerous, and since it only happens occasionally, it has been difficult for my auto mechanic to diagnose the problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick lacrosse. while idling, the vehicle stalled and the battery warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt, but the failure also recurred at various times while driving. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v173000 (electrical system). in addition, the contact noticed a burning odor and that the trunk temperature was very hot. the local dealer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that there was no open recall on the vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

My vehicle stalls randomly at stops. it has happened several times since my initial report. i took the car to the dealership the first time it happened and they did not find anything. fortunately this time when it happened, i was able to hook up a hand held computer to the car and got the code p1a6f which is for the generator control module. my problem is my vin number was not under a recall with this exact problem for the same year and make vehicle campaign 13136.

Transmission shifts down by itself when driving or switches gears. took to rick hendrix buick in duluth, ga for service and they said nothing was wrong with it. power shortly afterwards went out and i had to replace the entire power steering system. also change car battery but it continues to gradually lose power and gives of a type of burning burning smell

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick lacrosse. the contact stated that there was some sort of an internal electrical failure with the vehicle. the radio and the back up camera failed to function. the vehicle was taken to joe johnson chevrolet (1375 s market st, troy, oh 45373, (937) 573-4252) for inspection, but provided no specific testing and diagnosis. the vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000. updated 08/24/17*lj

The power steering went out and the electrical no power 3 times since november 2016

Purchased car a little over two years ago and in that time it has been in the shop for repairs numerous times. the problems that continues to occur is the check engine light comes on and the car cannot stay running. it loses power at stop lights, been pushed at gas stations and has even stopped running pulling onto the interstate. taken it to the buick dealership and each time they claim to have "fixed" it. this car was in the shop two weeks ago exactly and the check engine light is back on and the car continues to stop running (full tank of gas) for no reason. i do not have an additional car to drive, so when it is in the shop i have to rent one or borrow one, along with the costs to get this car "fixed" i am looking at about four thousand dollars since november 2015. the buick dealership in twin falls, idaho needs to figure out what is wrong with this car and get it fixed for good. this is not ok. who spends this much money on a 2013 car, only to have repair bills and a car that is still not fixed! on a side note, weren't a large majority of 2013 buick lacrosse's recalled? if so, i have never been notified. shame on you buick for selling such a poor running and unsafe care and shame on rob green buick in twin falls, idaho for not fixing a problem after our car has been in your shop at least four times since november 2015 for the same problems that have been reported time and time again.

My car has recently had reduced battery power and strong burning smell in the back similar to the problems with recall 13v173000. however, my vin was not part of the recall. the dealer said it was inspected and the part was determined to be fine, however, now it would seem as though my car should have been included, as it is now experiencing the same problems. i don't have tangible evidence because i didn't drive it long enough for the trunk to catch on fire.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick lacrosse. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning without warning. the contact stated that the vehicle felt as if it were shifting gears. the failure recurred frequently. in addition, while at a stop light, the vehicle turned off without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted. the contact also stated that the battery failed three times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vin was not included in recalls. the approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

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. the problem is still occurring and even worse because its happening more frequently. i am going to the buick dealership tomorrow about this and a new problem with the seats not heating up, which was never a problem until the screen blanked out one night. i'm suspicious if this is related to whatever is causing the problem with the monitor. there may be some wiring/computer/technical glitch which need to be investigated. i hope the nhsa will investigate this issue, as i consider it a safety hazard. a response back would be appreciated.

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. the service date was set for 9/11/2015 at 9:00 a.m. traveled to dealer (51 miles one way) and they diagnosed the problem as "cam shaft sensor", but didn't have part available. when i asked why inexpensive part was not available after my prior communications i was told they only respond to their own diagnoses. on 9/14/2015 at 3:50 pm , i get the message that part was in but that they close at 4:pm. i call at 9:00 am on 9/15/2015 and was told that they have service date for 9/30/2015 and will meet me halfway with "loaner car" and take my car for repair. the reason for this communications is pretty basic. this defective part causes the engine to fail and gm knows that the problem exist and is well documented. the dealers have been notified by gm that problem is know but vehicle can be run so there is no priority to fix problem when reported by customer. will it take more people killed by their vehicle stalling in traffic with no power braking or steering before gm is forced to take corrective action on a part they know is prone to failure.? i was told that the government uses warranty information to determine when a problem exist but we all know how this game was played with the ignition switch disaster.

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.

2013 buick lacrosse. consumer writes in regards to partial/complete blackout of monitor (nav screen) including rear view camera when backing up. *smd the consumer stated when he backed out of the garage, the navigation screen and dashboard lights would go dark, for 25 seconds. which included the rear view camera which became totally useless for the initial 25 seconds of backing down the driveway. the same blackout of the monitor/dashboard happened when he drove forward out of a covered parking garage. the dealer everything was performing as designed. jb according to the invoice, when the consumer shifted from reverse to drive, the vehicle shut off and would not go into gear as though the transmission was disconnected. all the gear lights illuminated. after the vehicle shut off, the vehicle rolled backwards while in drive. the key was stuck in the ignition for about 15 minutes, before the consumer was able to remove it. updated 12/14/16.*jb

Car was parked on driveway, driver door was open, driver leaned into car and shut off car engine with push button ignition switch, vehicle immediately rolled back, open door knocked driver down, and was run over and died at hospital. bystander tried to assist and was knocked down by open door and drug a short distance by the door.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick lacrosse. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but the failure could not be replicated. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 9,000. ..update 04-10-14 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick lacrosse. while driving 55 mph, the entire instrument panel flickered. in addition, the hood of the vehicle was extremely hot. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 14,000.

4/6/2013 my 2013 buick lacrosse 4 cylinder model was parked in driveway. at 9pm my husband went outside to get something from the car and saw the car on fire with flames coming from the back end rear bumper. by the time he could get a hose to put out the fire, the back bumper, the rear side on the passenger side and the rear tail lights had all melted from the heat. the car has been in the body shop since 4/8/2013 and no work can be done because the shop can not get a critical part from gm. the part is the wiring harness for the eassist and gm does not have this part in their parts inventory. on 5/6/2012, i contacted gm customer service and was told that the dealer can order the part only no one can give a date when the part will be available. i was told it could be two weeks or 6 months. the wiring harness is wired by hand and gm only has the stock on hand for their assembly line. until i saw the 5/6/2013 article on the fire risk associated with this model car, i had thought that this was arson. i now believe that i am dealing with a defective car and no one from gm told me of a recall. i found the article as a result of a web search. i have been without my car for one month and my insurance company has tried to work with the dealer to get definitive information on when part can be available. the dealer has to install the wiring harness prior to the body shop doing any work. now based on its recall, i suspect that this is the source of the fire. too coincidental!..updated 05/08/13 *bf updated 05/15/13*lj the consumer stated the fire was caused by arson. updated 05/29/2013*js *tr

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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick lacrosse. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. additionally, the contact stated that the back up camera was extremely dim and it was difficult for him to see. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 2,000. *tr