Buick's Mystery Parking Brake

Some owners of 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles may comment that when returning to the vehicle after it has been parked, the parking brake applies even though the switch has not been activated. 

Some owners of 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles may comment that when returning to the vehicle after it has been parked, the parking brake applies even though the switch has not been activated. This condition is caused by a software anomaly. If you encounter a vehicle with this concern, the chassis control module and trans range control module needs to be updated with the latest calibrations.

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Mike Mavrigian

Motor Age Editor

Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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