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We cover three LaCrosse generations. The first (2005 to 2009) uses 3.8- and 3.6-liter V6 engines. The second (2010 to 2016) offers a 2.4-liter with eAssist mild hybrid and a 3.6 V6. The third (2017 to 2019) uses a 3.6 V6 with an 8- or 9-speed automatic.


Model year 2012 is part of the second-generation LaCrosse (2010–2016). Most procedures are shared with the other years of this generation, but engines, options and wiring changed from year to year, so the manual is made for the 2012 model year.
Check the model year on your VIN: on a 2012 vehicle the 10th character of the 17-digit VIN is “C”. Vehicles built for North America always carry the model year in that position; on some European or Australian vehicles it may be left unused, so in that case go by the registration papers or the build plate.
At about 14 years old, a 2012 vehicle often needs work on the cooling system, timing components, suspension bushings, motor mounts and corroded electrical connectors, all jobs where the exact factory procedure and torque values save time.
Same generation: 2010 Buick LaCrosse, 2011 Buick LaCrosse, 2013 Buick LaCrosse, 2014 Buick LaCrosse, 2015 Buick LaCrosse, 2016 Buick LaCrosse.
All Buick LaCrosse model years: 2005 · 2006 · 2007 · 2008 · 2009 · 2010 · 2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017 · 2018 · 2019
Engine
2.2L
2.4L
2.8L
3.0L
3.2L
3.6L
Transmission
Automatic Transmission - 6T30/6T40/6T45/6T50
Automatic Transmission - 6T70/6T75
