2012 Buick LaCrosse Review

2012 Buick LaCrosse is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 196.90 in length and 59.20 in height. Made in United States, 2012 Buick LaCrosse has 10 trims priced by the manufacturer at 0 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 2012 Buick LaCrosse. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of No data gallon. The engine is 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV .

Make: Buick
Model: LaCrosse
Trims Available: 10
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: FWD
Tires: No data

Buick LaCrosse 2012 Trims

2012 Buick LaCrosse Base

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5

2012 Buick LaCrosse Convenience Package

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 27 HWY

2012 Buick LaCrosse Leather Package

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 27 HWY

2012 Buick LaCrosse Premium Package 1, w/Leather

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 27 HWY

2012 Buick LaCrosse Premium Package 1, w/Leather AWD

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 26 HWY

2012 Buick LaCrosse Premium Package 2, w/Leather

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 27 HWY

2012 Buick LaCrosse Premium Package 3, w/Leather

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 27 HWY

2012 Buick LaCrosse Touring

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 27 HWY

2012 Buick LaCrosse Leather Group AWD

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 26 HWY

2012 Buick LaCrosse Premium 3 & Confidence

Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR

Vin Numbers

  • 1G4G75E38CF331254

Safety and Reliability

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V764000 started on /Date(1607576400000-0500)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available, currently expected to be around March 21, 2021. 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.

Recall 11V404000 started on /Date(1312344000000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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.

Recall 13V173000 started on /Date(1367812800000-0400)/.

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.

Recall 14V447000 started on /Date(1406088000000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: 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.

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.

FAQ

One of the main issues about the 2012 Buick LaCrosse is related to the latest recall where "a rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash". 2012 Buick LaCrosse is ranked 5 in safety ratings, which is higher then the rating for 2011 Buick LaCrosse.

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2012 Buick LaCrosse is made in United States between 2005 to 2019.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2012 Buick LaCrosse so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2012 Buick LaCrosse is lower than $14,980.

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