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1G4GC5E34DF••••••2013 Buick LACROSSE
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2013 Buick LACROSSE build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
126on the model
58builds in total
Most reportedSteering 5Power Train 2Electrical System 2Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringDec 2025
My vehicles started experiencing a Service Power Steering Code and Service Stabilitrak warning after I Replaced my Sway Bar Bushings and Sway Bar Links and Started Giving Me A Code On My Scan Tool Of CO55C:00, and Lost Of Communication With Electronic Brake Module(UO121:00)…
Power TrainApr 2013
The problem has occurred three times. While driving on the highway at 45 to 50 mph the car suddenly downshifts causing the motor to accelerate while the vehicle slows down and when the accelerator is completely released the speed is quickly reduced like the brake is being…
SteeringFeb 2025
The contact's mother owns a 2013 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while her mother was driving approximately 55 MPH, an unknown warning light illuminated, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. The contact stated that her mother drove the…
SteeringJun 2020
I was driving and service power steering message came on and all of a sudden my steering wheel got so hard i couldn't even turn my wheel it was so hard to pull over i put my hazard lights on so i could let traffic know im having trouble with my car it happened 3times the first…
SteeringMar 2017
The contact owns a 2013 buick lacrosse. While reversing, the power steering seized and the power train warning sensor illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G4GC5E34DF276119 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.