2012 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Car Maintenance & Repair

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2012 Buick LaCrosse Maintenance

A little service can go a long way. Select a maintenance service below to learn about properly caring for your 2012 Buick LaCrosse.

FAQs About 2012 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Systems

  • Are Buick LaCrosse hybrid vehicle systems more expensive to repair? It depends. Some high voltage items are only available as parts of larger units. We also offer promotional financing when you use the Firestone credit card.* (*Subject to credit approval.)
  • Why is my Buick LaCrosse gas mileage getting worse? Let us check it out. Worsening fuel economy in your Buick LaCrosse may be related to a worn out or bad high voltage battery pack.
  • Why is my Buick LaCrosse check engine light on? Your Buick LaCrosse check engine light is trying to tell you something! It might be because there is a dirty oxygen sensor or a bad fuse. Or, something more serious could be going on, like misfiring. It's a good idea to come in for a diagnostic when you notice an illuminated check engine light.

Complete Car Care for Your 2012 Buick LaCrosse

Schedule an appointment for hybrid maintenance and repair. Firestone techs know all about your 2012 Buick LaCrosse! You read that right, you don't have to go to the Buick dealership for hybrid vehicle service. From the front suspension to the rear lights, your hybrid 2012 Buick LaCrosse will be cared for like it was our own. Our technicians are trained to perform everyday maintenance and more on your 2012 Buick LaCrosse, including tire repair and service, cabin filter replacement, brake pad/rotor replacement, A/C service, wheel alignment, and even wiper replacement. Learn more about Firestone hybrid car care, and book an appointment now for Buick LaCrosse maintenance.

High Voltage Services for Your 2012 Buick LaCrosse

Every hybrid vehicle is different. Some are named "hybrids" because they rely on battery power to propel or assist in propelling the vehicle. A hybrid vehicle might plug-in to charge, and some hybrids have regenerative braking. And did you know? Some hybrid cars come with a traditional 12-volt battery along with a high-voltage battery. With so much variation in hybrid vehicles, your 2012 Buick LaCrosse needs someone who knows it inside and out. We've got you covered. Your local Firestone Complete Auto Care location is equipped to provide conventional and low voltage services for all hybrid vehicles, including your 2012 Buick LaCrosse.

Select locations also provide high voltage services. A high voltage service is any service that includes removing the Buick's high voltage safety/service disconnect plug/switch, servicing any high voltage cables, the power inverter, the electric machines/motors, the high voltage battery pack, high voltage A/C compressor, etc. Call ahead before making an appointment to confirm the high voltage services at your closest location. Some of these high voltage vehicle services may include:

Hybrid vehicle diagnostic: Once we understand the reported issues, a diagnostic is the next step we take when you bring your 2012 Buick LaCrosse in to identify the root cause. a diagnostic is performed to get to the bottom of the trouble with your 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With the information gathered, your technician can further diagnose any hybrid car problems you're having and determine what tests (if any) are needed. We won't make any repairs until you give us the thumbs up.

Hybrid high voltage battery cooling system inspections: The technician will examine your LaCrosse's battery filter (if applicable) and clean up its ducts and other pieces. (This applies to air-cooled high voltage batteries.  Liquid-cooled or refrigerant-cooled high voltage batteries are inspected differently.)

High voltage cable inspection: Your technician will visually inspect the outer cable jackets and connectors on your 2012 Buick LaCrosse and test to ensure high voltage is NOT transferring to the chassis. They'll let you know if the cable needs replacement.

Isolation test: For this test, a technician uses a special tool to see if any high voltage parts are "leaking" electric energy to the chassis.

Remove and replace hybrid electric battery: Is the high voltage battery inside your Buick LaCrosse failing or weak? Let us replace it for you.

Health check for power electronic systems: We'll examine the power inverter, regenerative braking, and/or electric drive motor(s)/machine(s) in your 2012 Buick LaCrosse.

These are only a few of the specialized hybrid car services that could be provided at your nearby Firestone Complete Auto Care. Call ahead to confirm!

2012 Buick LaCrosse Hybrid Maintenance

You don't have to wait for unusual smells, leaks, or noises to come from your hybrid vehicle to make an appointment. Investing in 2012 Buick LaCrosse manufacturer suggested maintenance is one of the best ways to help avoid repairs from the get-go! Our expert technicians can take care of your scheduled maintenance to help keep your vehicle running newer, longer.

We get pretty "charged up" thinking about the future of hybrid car care. You're right there with us, too, whenever you drive and maintain your 2012 Buick LaCrosse! Book an appointment soon for high-quality hybrid vehicle repair and service for your 2012 Buick LaCrosse! Many stores are open in the evenings and over the weekend.