BUICK 2013 BUICK LACROSSE Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 BUICK LACROSSE
Brand
BUICK
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2013 BUICK LACROSSE vehicles due to electrical system:software issues. If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026