Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 2012 Buick LaCrosse
Car diagnostics for the 2012 Buick LaCrosse: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.3 to 12.0 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Buick LaCrosse for car diagnostics
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2012 Buick LaCrosse: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 3.6 L | 3.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,400 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,574 | $3,534 | $3,720 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Buick LaCrosse
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 206 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (62), engine (46) and suspension (31). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V764000 | 2020-12-21 | 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... |
| 14V447000 | 2014-07-23 | seats:front assembly:power adjust | 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... |
| 13V173000 | 2013-05-06 | electrical system | 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... |
| 11V404000 | 2011-08-03 | electronic stability control (esc) | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics: how we help
Your 2012 Buick LaCrosse needs a diagnostic check? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it and rent you a car meanwhile. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Your LaCrosse and the shop
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the LaCrosse. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The 2.4L 4-cylinder hybrid with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
What to send us
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts.
A rental while you wait
The rental is priced like any other on our site. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Between shop visits
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule.
Before the shop starts
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies.
Ask us
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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