BUICK LACROSSE 2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V173000

Make Model Year
BUICK LACROSSE 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-06-11 2013-05-06 2013-05-06

Production Dates: 2010-11-16 - 2012-06-14

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13136

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 42904

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.