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2013 Buick Lacrosse

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

11.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,689

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2021510 · manufacturer campaign N212330130

12 August 2021

Transport Canada lists: Lacrosse 2013 · Regal 2013 · Malibu 2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the protective coating on the rear suspension toe links may chip away. If this happens, the metal can rust and the toe link could break. A broken toe link can affect vehicle stability and could cause a loss of directional control. Note: This recall is an expansion of Transport Canada recall 2020-615. This recall only affects vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in areas of heavy road salt usage (Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador).

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners.

685 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2020615 · manufacturer campaign N202308930

10 December 2020

Transport Canada lists: Lacrosse 2010–2013 · Regal 2012–2013 · Malibu 2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the protective coating on the rear suspension toe links may chip away. If this happens, the metal can rust and the toe link could break. A broken toe link can affect vehicle stability and could cause a loss of directional control. Note: This recall only affects vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in areas of heavy road salt usage (Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador).

Why it matters

A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners.

10,006 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2013149 · manufacturer campaign 13136, 13142

6 May 2013

Transport Canada lists: Lacrosse 2012–2013 · Regal 2012–2013 · Malibu 2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with eAssist, the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function correctly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge, which would illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp. Eventually, the engine may stall. In conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, this could increase the risk of a crash. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odour, smoke and possibly a fire in the trunk. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the Generator Control Module.

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Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2013083 · manufacturer campaign 13053

15 March 2013

Transport Canada lists: Lacrosse 2013 · SRX 2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the transmission may shift from Driver Shift Control (manual) to Sport (automatic shifting) unexpectedly. If the driver was slowing the vehicle using DSC (manual) mode to achieve engine braking, engine braking would be cancelled without warning. In conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver’s reactions, this could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the transmission control module.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 16% of 161 2013 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
274 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2013 Buick Lacrosse have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2013 Buick Lacrosse. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Buick Lacrosse get?
NRCan rates the 2013 Buick Lacrosse at 11.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 274 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2013 Buick Lacrosse for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,689 in fuel, producing roughly 5,498 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.