Recall 13V097000: 2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2013 Cadillac SRX
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 15, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 26,582
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.
The risk
If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546.
Notes
General Motors' number for this recall is 13053.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V097000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13053
- Manufacturer
- General Motors LLC
- Owner letters
- Apr 3, 2013
- Components
- Electrical system:software (Electrical System); Power train:automatic transmission (Transmission & Drivetrain); Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology