2013 Buick Lacrosse: sudden loss of power

Filed Oct 22, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · NY

2013 Buick Lacrosse hybrid, campaign #13136, the federal safety agency 13V173000. Intermittent Battey light illumination Service Charging System warning. battery voltage drops until loss of power. After car setr for a period of time, when started Battery voltage is approximately 14.5 volts until the battery light illuminates Service Charging System warning is indicated then the battery voltage slowly until the voltage drops so low it quits.

Filed Jul 2, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · MO

Driveing on Hwy at 68 mph sudenly lost power stearing and all power to everything could not use windows or open doors cause could not unlock could not even turn hasard lights on very danerous

Filed Sep 29, 2022 · Electrical · 151,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2013 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle began to lose motive power as the parking assist warning light appeared on the instrument panel. The contact's daughter also stated that the vehicle had lunged forward prior to losing power. Additionally, the power locks had started to lock and unlock independently. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test discovered an electrical failure within the vehicle. The contact then had the vehicle towed to a dealer however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · AL

Our family was returning home after a trip out of town and as we were pulling into the driveway going less than 5mph the power steering goes out. However, indicator power steering light was already on from a similar issue reported previously where I was traveling in the city limits going 55-60 mph which was fixed by a non gmc dealer about a year ago. Current mileage 100,000 and first initial incident occurred at 77,000 miles. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Additionally, my engine check light came on last month and my vehicle service codes eluded to a short in the electrical system causing vehicle to intermittently lose power. The service check light comes off and on at will depending on the day which is a hazard because it can pose a risk to safety at any time coupled with the steering issue equals danger danger. The electrical system service codes were diagnosed by a non gmc dealer.

Filed Aug 18, 2020 · Steering · 121,000 miles · WA

While driving at 75mph, there was a sudden loss of power steering. I barely managed to get off the highway. The next day I started the vehicle and the steering returned. The steering has been intermittently going out since I parked it at home. I start the car frequently to keep the battery charged and each time the steering may or may not work.

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 Jun 3, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 79,102 miles · GA

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

Filed Jun 2, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · 40,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Apr 29, 2014 · Steering · 13,000 miles · IL

Near the florida-georgia on north interstate 75 I stopped at a rest area.when I started the auto again,I found it difficult to back out of the parking lane and to straighten the cars wheels to exit the area.I realized then I lost power steering.slowly and on the right lane I drove the auto to valdosta,ga .I stopped at a motel and called the local buick dealer.the next day (april 2) I was able to bring the auto to the local buick dealer.fortunately,the dealer was just a few miles from my motel. I stayed overnight at a local motel.the dealer arranged for me to rent a auto. The next day, the mechanics at the dealership informed me that they would have to replace parts but did not know how long it would take to receive the parts and how long it would take to fix the auto.thus ,they removed my luggage and books from my auto and placed them in my rental car. Then I proceeded to drive to my home in illinois. On april 27,my repaired buick la crosse was delivered to my home in illinois.