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Vehicle recall 11V404000 · August 3, 2011

2012 Buick LaCrosse

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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 calibration that may cause the system to not properly detect if a sensor were to malfunction, and the warning light indicating that the system is not operating would not illuminate, as required in the safety standard.
Consequence
The improper diagnosing may cause the ESC to falsely activate, resulting in sudden changes in vehicle handling and deceleration, particularly at higher speeds, which may cause the driver difficulty in maintaining the vehicle's desired path of travel and desired vehicle speed, and could result in a crash without warning.
Remedy
GM dealers will reprogram the electronic brake control module free of charge. The safety recall began on September 12, 2011. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080.
Notes
GM's safety recall number is 11222.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
11V404000
Reported to NHTSA
August 3, 2011
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer campaign
11222
Owner notification
August 12, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected
4,077
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Recall 11V404000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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