Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Buick LaCrosse has 45 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
45
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2012 Buick Lacrosse had a recall for Loss control generator control module, The recall was fixed,... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS | Improperly calibrated Stabilitrak ESC system. Accelerator pedal position sensors 1-2 5v reference 3 ... |
| Dec 21, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I’m experiencing issues that seem to align with the gcm recall despite my vehicle supposedly being f... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was not in a car accident! Hoping not to be just want to report this issue.Car kills in mid drivin... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2012 Buick lacrosse died while driving putting me and my children at risk. Vehicle was then jumpe... |
| Aug 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | while driving the Electronic Stability Control warning light comes on and the car loses power. |
| May 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Hello my car is stalling out and the stabilìtrak lights comes on with trak symbol. Car does not cran... |
| Jan 8, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2012 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehi... |
| Oct 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The charging system in my vehicle is no longer working. There's been a recall done for the charging ... |
| Jul 4, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I was driving the LaCrosse in my neighborhood. A few minutes into the trip, I noticed a burning kind... |
| Jun 29, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I have been dealing with this problem for over 7 months now. My Buick Lacrosse '12, while driving i... |
| Oct 14, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated while at a standstill, the vehicle failed... |
| Jul 19, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact's niece owns a 2012 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while driving various speeds... |
| Jul 3, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A message popped up on my dash that said service charging system right before it died and I haven't ... |
| Mar 10, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHI... |
| Jan 18, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, CRA... |
| Oct 1, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY VEHICLE KEEPS DYING AND MECHANIC SAID THAT ITS MY GENERATOR CONTROL I SEE THIS YEAR HAS RECALL BU... |
| Oct 1, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ... |
| Feb 1, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHI... |
| Oct 6, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAR RUNS FOR 10 - 15 MINUTES THEN JUST TURNS OF , WAIT A COUPLE OF MINUTES AND IT TURNS BACK ON LIK... |