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HighNHTSA·13V097000·Announced 2013-03-15

GM Recalls 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX for Transmission Software Issue

General Motors is recalling 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX vehicles because a software defect may cause the transmission to shift to Sport mode, removing engine braking and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect may increase the risk of a vehicle crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac SRX vehicles due to a software problem in the transmission control module. The affected vehicles were manufactured between April 25, 2012, and March 6, 2013, for the Buick LaCrosse, and between May 29, 2012, and February 18, 2013, for the Cadillac SRX. The recall involves approximately 26,582 vehicles.

The software defect may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode. This action removes the transmission-related engine braking effect, which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. The issue is a failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102 regarding transmission shift lever sequence and starter interlock.

General Motors 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, and Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546. Customers may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BUICK, CADILLAC LACROSSE, SRX
Brand
BUICK
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transmission Software
Hazard
Affected units
26,582

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • LACROSSE
  • SRX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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