2013 Buick LaCrosse Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 30 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Buick LaCrosse, 23% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 49,500 miles. Three related recalls cover rear suspension toe link and adjuster fastener replacement.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 30
- 23% of 129
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 49,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners report pieces of metal breaking off the inside face of the wheel rim, piercing the tire and blowing out the sidewall, with no curb or pothole impact involved.
- Several owners describe an abnormal banging sound from the suspension while driving at various speeds, tied to the rear suspension toe link recall.
- Multiple owners report being notified of the rear suspension recall (campaign 20V764000) but say replacement parts remained unavailable for an extended period.
- One owner reports uneven and premature tire wear, with tires rated for 40,000 miles needing replacement well before that mileage.
- One owner reports hub bearing and strut wear along with an ABS/traction light and alignment problems at higher mileage.
When 2013 Buick LaCrosse suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 9, 2013, latest May 13, 2025.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Buick LaCrosse
- NHTSA 21V00F000Dec 22, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires4,271 vehicles
Suspension:rear
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Buick Lacrosse, 2012-2013 Buick Regal, and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 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 an improper amount of 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 fracture.
Risk: A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2022. 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 N212346640. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recalls 20V-764 and 21V-633.
- NHTSA 21V633000Aug 12, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires32,894 vehicles
Suspension:rear
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, and 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 fracture.
Risk: A rear toe link fracture may reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 3, 2022. 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 N212330130.
- NHTSA 20V764000Dec 21, 2020Suspension, Wheels & Tires220,006 vehicles
Suspension:rear
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.
Risk: 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, and April 15, 2021. A third notification was mailed on August 19, 201. 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.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by LaCrosse model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2013 Buick LaCrosse have?
- NHTSA lists 30 complaints in this category for the 2013 LaCrosse, which is 23% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2013 Buick LaCrosse suspension?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls (campaigns 21V00F000, 21V633000, and 20V764000) covering replacement of rear suspension toe links and adjuster fasteners on the 2013 LaCrosse.
- At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2013 LaCrosse?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 49,500 miles at the time of failure for suspension, wheels & tires complaints.
- Did the 2013 LaCrosse suspension issue cause any crashes?
- NHTSA records 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries tied to suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2013 LaCrosse.
- How does the 2013 LaCrosse compare to other LaCrosse years for this problem?
- The 2013 model's 23% share of complaints in this category is higher than the 2010 (10%), 2011 (17%), 2012 (17%), and 2014 (11%) model years.