2013 Buick Lacrosse: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 3, 2024 · Electrical · 79,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2013 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering warning light illuminated, and the steering seized. In addition, the contact stated that a warning indicated a low voltage and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled in the middle of a busy road. The contact called the Police to assist with moving the vehicle over to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer; however, the contact was advised to have the vehicle towed to another dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a low voltage Hybrid battery. The contact was informed that the Hybrid battery needed to be replaced to perform a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact contacted a Chevrolet dealer by phone and was informed that the Hybrid battery was no longer in production. The contact stated that the failure had occurred in February 2024, however, the independent mechanic had provided a temporary fix. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed that the battery was no longer covered under warranty. The contact was informed that the battery had exceeded the warranty period. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · SC

Stalls when going up hill or if I stop at stop light and then try to proceed it jerk and go fast and also the display goes out and restart

Filed Nov 30, 2022 · Engine · 83,907 miles · GA

The contact’s wife owns a 2013 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that on several occasions while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle lunged forward and the engine stalled; however, after releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and then lunged forward. The contact stated that the engine engaged at low speeds. Additionally, the contact stated that there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The oil warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was taken to a different dealer where it was diagnosed that the main drive belt and valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the valve cover needed to be tightened but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,907.

Filed Feb 11, 2021 · Electrical · LA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick lacrosse. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall as the battery warning light would flash on the instrument panel. Due to the failures, the contact had the vehicle towed to ross downing buick gmc (1301 s morrison blvd, hammond, la 70403) and rainbow northshore buick gmc, llc (2925 n hwy 190, covington, la 70433). Both dealers informed her that there were no faults with the vehicle however, the battery was replaced by both dealers. Despite the battery replacement, the failure persisted. The contact called an independent mechanic to her home, who informed her that there was burnt wiring connected to the battery which he related to the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v173000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 6, 2018 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · AL

The code indicates an evaporation leak from the fuel tank.. Every time I put gas in the car it sputters or stalls before cranking.

Filed Jun 30, 2018 · 130,000 miles · GA

Battery isn't charging, car will stall frequently. Has been happening for a while, but has gotten increasingly worse over the last two months

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 Sep 18, 2017 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · KY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick lacrosse. While idling, the vehicle stalled and the battery warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart on the first attempt, but the failure also recurred at various times while driving. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v173000 (electrical system). In addition, the contact noticed a burning odor and that the trunk temperature was very hot. The local dealer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that there was no open recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2017 · Engine · 27,000 miles · NH

The car bucks and stalls while in motion

Filed Sep 2, 2017 · Electrical · MD

My vehicle stalls randomly at stops. It has happened several times since my initial report. I took the car to the dealership the first time it happened and they did not find anything. Fortunately this time when it happened, I was able to hook up a hand held computer to the car and got the code p1a6f which is for the generator control module. My problem is my VIN number was not under a recall with this exact problem for the same year and make vehicle campaign 13136.

Filed Aug 21, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 43,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle felt as if it were shifting gears. The failure recurred frequently. In addition, while at a stop light, the vehicle turned off without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact also stated that the battery failed three times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the VIN was not included in recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 21,327 miles · NY

Three lane interstate highway with traffic moving at 65 MPH and engine stalls out with no power. Make it to shoulder of road and after about a half hour, car starts with engine check light on and I continue to destination. I have service repair specialist check source of problem and it is failure of "cam shaft sensor". Upon returning home 285 miles away, again had problem diagnosed with same results..."cam shaft sensor" as engine check light was on again and car had no power. On 9/1/2015 call ellis automotive inc. And told them about problem, part needed and asked for a service date for repair. The service date was set for 9/11/2015 at 9:00 a.m. Traveled to dealer (51 miles one way) and they diagnosed the problem as "cam shaft sensor", but didn't have part available. When I asked why inexpensive part was not available after my prior communications I was told they only respond to their own diagnoses. On 9/14/2015 at 3:50 pm , I get the message that part was in but that they close at 4:pm. I call at 9:00 am on 9/15/2015 and was told that they have service date for 9/30/2015 and will meet me halfway with "loaner car" and take my car for repair. The reason for this communications is pretty basic. This defective part causes the engine to fail and gm knows that the problem exist and is well documented. The dealers have been notified by gm that problem is know but vehicle can be run so there is no priority to fix problem when reported by customer. Will it take more people killed by their vehicle stalling in traffic with no power braking or steering before gm is forced to take corrective action on a part they know is prone to failure.? I was told that the government uses warranty information to determine when a problem exist but we all know how this game was played with the ignition switch disaster.