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2013 Buick LaCrosse eAssist: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

125 NHTSA owner complaints · 0 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
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Owner complaints: 125 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 9.62

Electrical System51Engine29Suspension27Steering23Power Train11Fuel/Propulsion System8

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

Well the belt tensioner and the hybrid motor Drive Motor Performance and Hybrid Power train Control Module Requested MIL Illumination Yes not just any mechanic can work on the car because of the hybrid system is to much voltage And the check engine light came on the car
My vehicles steering column locked up and I could not turn left this issue was recalled on other similar year make and models but my VIN number was excluded from the recall. I can not get a replacement part for it as the part is on back order in the meantime I can not drive this vehicle and have no recourse. I am seeking to get the manufacturer to produce the needed part so I can purchase and install it but they wi…
Power steering locked up. GMC Vacaville ran a scan and confirmed C055C steering gear performance malfunction. There has been a recall on this issue and we are being told our VIN is not a part of the recall. The car has 119489 miles.

Recalls: 0 campaigns

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True cost of ownership

EPA combined 29 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,100

Fuel (your region) $2,100
Maintenance band (your region) $0$1,075
Estimated running cost this year (age 13) $3,175

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$3,545vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band (annual, USD, estimate)

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FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Buick LaCrosse eAssist?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Electrical System (51 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2013 Buick LaCrosse eAssist a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is BUY with a reliability score of 85/100, computed from 125 NHTSA complaints and 0 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

What will a 2013 Buick LaCrosse eAssist really cost YOU per year?

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-08-20.

85RELIABILITY / 100
BUY
  • 125 NHTSA complaints on record (9.6/yr of exposure)
  • 0 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems

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