Buick Lacrosse: Electrical system — software

Affects Buick Lacrosse · 2013 — about 27K vehicles.

The hazard

If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational