NHTSA Recall 13V097000: Software (electrical system) and 2 other components
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 26,582 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Buick Lacrosse.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V097000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 13053 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | March 15, 2013 |
| Owner notification | April 3, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V097000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.