Buick · 2012–2016 (US)
Buick LaCrosse eAssist battery replacement
Buick LaCrosse eAssist battery diagnosis and replacement across the Phoenix metro. eAssist is a mild hybrid on a small 115V lithium pack — far smaller and cheaper than a full hybrid pack.

Buick LaCrosse eAssist hybrid battery at a glance
- System
- eAssist mild hybrid — assists the engine, never drives the car alone
- Battery type
- Lithium-ion
- Repair route
- Replaced as a complete assembly. Lithium packs are not rebuilt at module level
- Installation
- Battery only. Fitting at our shop in the Phoenix metro is $250 on top of the pack price.
Get a price for your Buick LaCrosse eAssist
Pick what you need and how to reach you. You get a written quote before anything is ordered.
Symptoms LaCrosse eAssist owners report
- Auto stop-start no longer working, or working erratically.
- The engine restarting roughly at lights where it used to be smooth.
- A modest but steady drop in city fuel economy.
- A battery or charging-system message on the dash.
- 12V faults mimicking eAssist problems — tested first, always.
Prices and fitment for the Buick LaCrosse eAssist
Buick LaCrosse eAssist hybrid battery questions
Is eAssist a real hybrid?
Why was I quoted so much for an eAssist battery?
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Not sure what your hybrid needs? We'll work it out with you.
We come to you, test the pack, the 12V and the cooling, and you get a written quote before anything is decided. No obligation.