2013 Buick Lacrosse: check engine light

Filed Aug 26, 2025 · Engine · MI

Today is 8.26.2025, I took this car back and left it w/dealership: Let them figure it out! I told them 0ne month after purchase this car is constantly EMPTY with no/Oil. I should not be getting oil changes this often. "Oh, it just burns more Oil and you bought a USED car"...Months later I hear smalls sounds, engine light comes on, then goes away, smoke begans to continue spreading behind the BUMPER building a permanent black spot on bumper! It smells, from time to time, plus car feels sluggish when driving past 50mph almost SCARED it will cut off** Now, I gather my funds that I don't have to SPEND (CASH) no CREDITCARD and I proceed to BELLE TIRE! I am on file within their system. (Receipts) They do what they do... apparently no Leaks. But the car is burning too much oil!! too Fast! "Keep an Eye on your Levels"... hmmm* I also got a MAINTENANCE TUNE-UP on my next visit. So far roughly $2000 has been SPENT towards this VEHICLE (Buick). (New Battery also) plus AAA Cost *I have a Membership* Now time continues to move forward this car KNOCKING,CLOUDS of SMOKE, In the car, Outside the car, Around the Car, thru the vents, PULLING, STAHLING, KNOCKING, CLUNCK,CLUNCK,; EMBARASSING!!! My son and I, Oh no... *We the Meat Inside a Barbecue Grill* DROP OFF/ASAP (pulled over Called AAA). (7/24/2024 - 8/25/2025)Owned this car 1Yr!! I need a New Car they wont give me one...I made every monthly payment On time all by WESTERN UNION (receipts). I go into the same store each month 19th -22nd and PAY. They don't want to TRADE-IN either*

Filed Jul 26, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Well the belt tensioner and the hybrid motor Drive Motor Performance and Hybrid Power train Control Module Requested MIL Illumination Yes not just any mechanic can work on the car because of the hybrid system is to much voltage And the check engine light came on the car

Filed Nov 15, 2021 · Electrical · 35,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2013 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated while approaching a traffic light, the vehicle was seized. The contact stated that the check engine and battery warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the battery to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. The contact was able to drive back to the local dealer and had the battery replaced for a second time. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. The contact stated she experienced the failure a total of 4 times. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2021 · Brakes, Engine · 150,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2013 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and she heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive to her destination. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the generator control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Mar 29, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · 169,000 miles · OK

Constantly been having engine problems. Engine light coming on and off. I was driving it down a highway, coming to a stop due to a red light when the whole front of my car begin to sputter and gave out. It read "stabiltrak" but when taken to the shop it only read a code for the carbon filter. Which, was changed and did fixed the problem for the time being. However, its doing the same thing again.. Which is very dissapointing because its a very well kept up with car, never goes without its necessities.. And at this point I'm thinking it could be my braking system due to this problem weakening my brakes but I don't see why because those were changed about 6 months ago. Maybe, even an electrical problem with my traction control.

Filed Jan 8, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 83,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick lacrosse. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his destination. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed that the gas cap needed to be replaced. The contact stated he had the repairs completed but shortly after the failure recurred. The contact also stated that while stationary at a gas station, he became aware of a fuel stain under the gas cap. The contact called the local dealer capitol buick gmc (909 capitol expressway auto mall, san jose, ca 95136, (408) 445-2500) and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

Filed Oct 22, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 81,000 miles · MD

In 2018 the air went out in the vehicle and then the ABS light cane on. A few days later the check engine light was displayed and then the next day the battery completely died. I took it to the shop and had it fixed. They said that battery was missing a cell and they replaced the battery, fixed the air conditioning basically fixed all issues. Fast forward to a year to the date the same issue started again in that order. The car has officially cut off and I searched and there are no open recalls coming up for my VIN number.

Filed Oct 21, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 71,000 miles · MD

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

Filed Feb 23, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 43,111 miles · KY

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.

Filed Oct 26, 2016 · Engine · 89,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick lacrosse hybrid. After the vehicle was serviced for unrelated issues, the check engine indicator illuminated the next day and the "check the charging system" message appeared. Additionally, the vehicle would shut off and restart automatically. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 62,000 miles · ID

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.

Filed Feb 26, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 4,000 miles · CA

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.