Skip to main content

2012 BUICK LaCrosse

5 recalls Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #21V00F000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:REAR

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
The rear toe link in your vehicle is a metal component that connects your rear suspension to the frame. It's coated with a protective layer to prevent rust. Unfortunately, some of these links didn't get the right amount of protection, which could cause it to break if you hit a pothole or road debris.
Risk if Unfixed
If the toe link breaks, you might lose control of your vehicle, especially on uneven roads. This could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the faulty rear toe links and adjuster fasteners with new ones, and this repair is completely free. Once you receive the recall notice, schedule an appointment to get it fixed.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received an improper amount of electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately fracture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212346640. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-764 and 21V-633.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #20V764000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:REAR

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
The rear suspension in your vehicle has a part called the rear toe link, which helps keep your wheels properly aligned. In some 2010-2013 models, the protective coating on these links may break down and crack when hit by road debris, exposing the metal underneath.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rear toe link cracks and breaks, it could cause your vehicle to pull to one side while driving, making it harder to control. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially on slippery or uneven roads.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty rear toe links and adjuster fasteners with new ones to prevent future damage. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Buick Regal, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse vehicles sold or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. These vehicles may have rear toe links that received excessive electrocoating (e-coat) corrosion protection, which could cause the e-coat to become brittle and break away when contacted by road debris. Over time, the e-coat may chip away, exposing the metal toe link and making it more susceptible to corrosion. Corrosion may eventually cause the toe link to thin and ultimately to fracture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on January 27, 2021, and April 15, 2021. A third notification was mailed on August 19, 201. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202308930.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #13V173000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
GM is recalling your vehicle because the Generator Control Module (GCM) might not work properly, which can cause a loss of battery charge.
Risk if Unfixed
If you keep driving your vehicle, the engine might stall, or it won't start, and you might smell burning or see smoke and a fire in the trunk.
Free Fix
GM will fix your vehicle for free by testing and replacing the GCM if needed, and you should contact them at 1-800-521-7300 to schedule an appointment.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13136.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Low Priority #14V447000 Plain English
Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The power seat adjuster in your vehicle is the part that lets you adjust the height of your driver's seat. In some 2010-2012 models of your LaCrosse, Regal, Camaro, SRX, Equinox, and Terrain, this adjuster can come loose and cause your seat to drop suddenly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your seat drops unexpectedly, it could distract you and make it harder to control your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty adjuster bolts with new ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it's recommended that you contact your manufacturer's customer service number to confirm the details.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #11V404000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system has an incorrect calibration that might not detect a sensor malfunction, and the warning light won't turn on when it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, the ESC system might suddenly activate and cause your vehicle to handle differently, making it harder to control, especially at high speeds, and could even lead to a crash without warning.
Free Fix
We'll reprogram your Electronic Brake Control Module at no cost to you, and you can schedule this fix at a Buick dealership starting from September 12, 2011.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BUICK LACROSSE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 9, 2011, THROUGH JULY 2, 2011, FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 126, "ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS (ESC)." THE STABILITRAK SYSTEM HAS AN INCORRECT CALIBRATION THAT MAY CAUSE THE SYSTEM TO NOT PROPERLY DETECT IF A SENSOR WERE TO MALFUNCTION, AND THE WARNING LIGHT INDICATING THAT THE SYSTEM IS NOT OPERATING WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE, AS REQUIRED IN THE SAFETY STANDARD.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE IMPROPER DIAGNOSING MAY CAUSE THE ESC TO FALSELY ACTIVATE, RESULTING IN SUDDEN CHANGES IN VEHICLE HANDLING AND DECELERATION, PARTICULARLY AT HIGHER SPEEDS, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING THE VEHICLE'S DESIRED PATH OF TRAVEL AND DESIRED VEHICLE SPEED, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
GM DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Browse by Component

SUSPENSION
2 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 recall

Other BUICK LaCrosse Years

2019
2 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
4 recalls
2005
5 recalls

Related Pages

2011 BUICK LaCrosse Recalls 2013 BUICK LaCrosse Recalls All BUICK Recalls BUICK LaCrosse Recall History