Buick Recall 13136: Hybrid Charging System/Possible Fire Or Stall
2012 Buick Regal
If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk.
Electrical System
- Summary
- 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 charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.
- Actions
- GM will notify owners and dealers will test the GCM and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13136.
- Documents (27)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Defect Notice(Part 573)
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Other Recall Related Documents
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Renotification Notice
- Recall Quarterly Report 2014-Q4
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2014-Q3
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 13142C – Safety Recall Loss of Battery Charge – Replace Generator Control Module Revised Part Information and Service Procedure Sections
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - SAAB Campaign ID: 14222/15027 Date: July 2015 Issue No: 1
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 13136D – Safety Recall Loss of Battery Charge – Inspect Generator Control Module Revised Part Information and Service Procedure Sections
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - 13142D – Safety Recall Loss of Battery Charge - Replace Generator Control Module Revised Service Procedure
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Bulletin No.: 13136D Date: September 2015
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q1
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Renotification Notice
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - Bulletin No.: 13142D Date: September 2015