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The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag sensor/module needed to be replaced in the front passenger seat. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 06v417000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The air bag warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel and remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs or further diagnostic testing. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 28,000.
Warning light on dash lights up..just bought the car 10 days ago..air bag light....just started .....researched....over260 complaintsno deaths...1 injuryair bag deployed when getting into car. Some took to dealer (most did)..they say its a sensor...$1300 to fix.no this light wasnt on when i bought the car!does someone need to die before the manufacture steps up???i have no money to fix anything. A lawyer is my next step
No specific events leading up to failure, the airbag warning light came on when i started the car and has not gone off.have not repaired. Unknown consequences but suspect it could deploy while driving or not deploy when in an accident.
Lights keep going off and on and air bag light is on and transmission problems
Passenger air bag warning light comes on intermittently. Dealer wants over $1500 to repair.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While the vehicle was stationary with the shift lever in the park position, the front seat passenger entered the vehicle and closed the door. The contact stated that the driver's side curtain air bag deployed inadvertently. The contact sustained injuries to the head and neck, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the residence of a friend. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Airbag readiness light flashes on and off while driving. Happens evertime i drive the vehicle.
For years, going back to when it had a warranty and the dealership even worked on it for this problem and has had one or two calls in the years since for same problem, ses light comes on, it used to go off and on occasionally, but now has been on for a year or so constantly. It is for diagnostic code p2440 (secondary air injection valve stuck open).dealership replaced valve and/or air pump years ago and said it would fix it, but it didn't. Within a few weeks, ses light came on again for same thing. I called them and they said i could bring it back, but it would be on my dime because they barely got it covered the first time under warranty.we put up with it for a bit, then i purchased a new valve and installed it myself, light did not go out and it still to this day says the valve (new one even) is stuck open. Problem is, when the ses light is on, the remote starter won't work, which is very upsetting for me and my wife.for years, just like the first problem listed, it was initially ?fixed? while under warranty, which only worked for a short time. The passenger front seat air bag sensor has a mind of it's own! sometimes it registers a person, sometimes not. It doesn't even matter what time of year it is, or the temperature in the car. Sometimes it thinks that my wife (160 lbs) is a child and doesn't turn the air bag on and then if we hit a bump (sometimes works) then it might turn it on. It also has times that it also turns on the red air bag light on the dash while it says off for the passenger seat air bag. Years ago when we took it to the dealership for this problem, they said they ?fixed it? initially, but it was just a short time later it did it again. When i called the dealership to let them know, they said just like the problem listed above, that it was out of warranty now and that i'd have to pay out of pocket, so i didn't take it in.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving at any speed. The air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. In addition, while driving at any speed and making a right or left turn, the steering wheel made a loud knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the power steering pump had a leak and was replaced. The failure recurred. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09e005000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.updated 06/14/16*lj
Air bag light stays on...i purchased as is ..an dealer told me itbhas a recall
Passenger airbag light stays on. Took to dealership on 6/29/16 thefollowing at the notes from the dealership to check this issue: "checked for codes b00921. Checked bulletin. Lubed seat connector at passenger floor. Cleared dtc. Rechecked and light is off. May neeed pps module if light come back on. All ok at this time." dealership informed my spouse that if the light is on, that the airbag may not deploy.drove car on 7/7/16 light is back on.
Trapped inside of 2006 lacrosse with a door lock that would not open.dealer could not replicate the problem nor fix it.gm executive offices claim the door lock is a wear item.it is unacceptable for a door lock to trap a person inside a car that has 83,000 miles and 9 years old.enough such occurrences are discussed on various sites on the internet.this combined with a faulty passenger seat airbag sensor and executive managament's lack of concern is enough to stay away from all gm products.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 06v417000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Air bag will sometimes register when my children are in the front seat and sometimes it does not. It is suppose to automatically detect their weight and come on or not depending on how much they weigh. The fact that it registers sometimes and does not at others has me concerned. I saw a recall on this model and was wondering if my car is affected in the recall. It is a 2006 buick lacrosse.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. Upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light would illuminate intermittently. The contact also stated that the headlights and instrument panel lights would fail intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. Ma 08/13/15
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the key was not able to turn from an off to an on position several times intermittently. The contact also stated while traveling approximately 65 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle and was involved in a six vehicle crash. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was unconscious and a police report was filed. The contact sustained major injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact notified the manufacturer who investigated the air bag concern and indicated that the crash location would not warrant the air bags to deploy. The contact was later notified of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
2006 buick lacrosse cxl airbag warning light is on and will not go off.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving various speeds, the contact had to pump the brake pedal several times in order for the vehicle to stop. The abs and traction control warning indicators illuminated. Also, the instrument panel failed to remain illuminated in order for the contact to view necessary information while driving. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle received the aftermarket seat covering indicated in nhtsa campaign number: 06v417000 (air bags). The vehicle was not included in the recall for the covering to be replaced despite the manufacturer assuring them it was the same material used. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the hub needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle had not received a second repair for the abs and instrument panel. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
2006 buick lacrosse.consumer writes in regards to instrument panel warning airbag light malfunction.the consumer also stated the headlamp driver module was not operating properly and needed to be replaced. The consumer received a recall notice after she paid for the repairs. Updated 09/23/15.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving 40 mph and also while in park, the front passenger side air bag and seat belt warning lights illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,530. ....updated 08/29/16 updated 08/31/16.
Recall in 2014 re: ignition switch failure of more than one key on keyring in ignition. Weight would cause car to shutdown(turn off ignition) in a crash thus not allowing airbags to deploy. Recall started in 2014. Did not own the car until 2017. Was not aware of recall. Son was injured in crash of such vehicle on 2/16/19. Hit a telephone pole at approximately 60mph. Front nor side curtains did not deploy resulting in severe traumatic brain injury to brain stem. Was in coma for 6 days. 10 weeks in icu and rehab. Is impaired now effects walking , speech, adl skills, memory. Will need long term care.ws traveling g on a rural road, hit patch of black ice, o ercorrected and slid across road hitting utility pole at 60-70 mph.. Needed to be extricated from vehicle, unconscious vicious, was wearing seatbelt. *dtvin not available.
Drivers side air bag lightcomes on and remains on while driving or stopped for varying times. Seat belts are always used and it does not matter if a passenger is in the car or not . Local dealer unable to diagnose. On going since 10/01/2015
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the occupant sensing system was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.updated 09/08/16*ljconsumer was told bag might deploy on it own on may not deploy during accident.updated 06/18/18
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle accelerated to approximately 45 mph. The contact had no control of the vehicle and it crashed into a snow bank. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained in the crash. The vehicle was able to be driven and taken to a local automobile repair shop to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.
Air bag light comes on at different times.was worked on by dealership for probably a year in ? 2013 and 2014.
My airbag light would not go off after i started the car, it would go off then it would come on randomly while i was driving the car. I had it checked at a buick dealer. I was told that the intermittent module inside the passenger seat was what came up on the computer. Then i noticed that the on/off control on the passenger side quit reading "on" when i had a passenger. I was told that as long as light on the instrument cluster is "off"all my airbags are working. Sounds like a safety issue to me. I was also told that if i did not fix it at a cost of $1300.00 the airbags may deploy for no reason. I read the other complaints and have not had this issue due to any low cabin temperatures. It is august and 80 f. I was not using a/c when this first happened but it has occurred while the a/c was on as well. It happens at least twice during my commute to work (25 mins) and the same on my way home.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse.the contact's wife was involved in a head on crash.the air bags failed to deploy.both passengers sustained minor injuries.a police report was filed.the purchase date, failure speed, and mileage information were unknown.
The passenger airbag sensor works intermittently when a person is sitting in the passenger seat.sometimesthe sensor will not turn on with my wife or i sitting in the passenger seat.took the car in to the garage and they said that they could not find anything wrong with it.this has happened several times.this is a serious safety hazard and the manufacturer should be informed of this so i can get my auto repaired properly.
Traveling to florida i noticed the airbag light was off when the passenger was buckled up. This light would go on and off the whole trip to and from florida. When i got home i took the car in the buick dealership to have checked. They ran a test on it and said they could not find a problem. The light continues going on and off when the passenger is buckled in. I looked on the internet and found that this was a recall on my 2006buick lacrosse. I cannot believe the dealership would allow me to transport a passenger knowing that they recalled this car for the same issues i described above.
2006 buick lacrosse passenger side airbag sensor not working. I purchased the vehicle used with 60,000 miles on it and was told at the time that the indicator light for the passenger side airbag was periodically displaying, but it was simply a problem with the indicator light. Now at 98,000 miles, i took the car in with a problem on the driver's side seat belt assembly. They pointed out to me that in addition to the seat belt retractor malfunctioning, the sensor for the passenger side airbag isn't working,which is what the light has been indicating all along. So when someone is in the seat, it doesn't relay that info to the airbag. So i've been driving over 30,000 miles with no working passenger side airbag.fixing the problem will cost nearly $1000. Was there any recall relating to this problem with this vehicle, or were there enough similar complaints to initiate one?
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving apprximately 30 mph, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the air bag sensor/module needed to be replaced in the front passenger seat. The parts necessary to make the repairs were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was approximately 62,000. The vin was not available.
We have a serious defect with the 2006 buick lacrosse. At cool/cold temperatures (below 57 of) the passenger air bag sensor does not work! the passenger airbag is off. Having the passenger jump up and down in the seat does not activate the sensor/airbag. The dealer so far has refused to repair the device.
We have a serious safety issue with the 2006 buick lacrosse. This model has a passenger side seat sensor which detects whether a passenger is seated in the seat or not. If it detects no passenger, the passenger air-bag is turned "off." at temperatures below 55.this passenger side seat sensor does not work! my wife first noticed it on a cold morning, i had her bounce up and down on the seat - no response. The air-bag remained "off." this happened everytime the temperature as indicated on the dash was 55 of or lower. Only after the heater was on and the cabin temperature came closer to room temperature did we hear a "click!" and the indicator then said the air-bag was "on." if this is a design or manufacturing flaw in these seat sensors, then i can see thousands of passengers being possibly thrown through the front windshield because "the computer" "knows" that no one is sitting in the front seat and has therefore turned the air-bag "off." this occurred at least 5 times in january when we were in virginia the first week of january. Have referred this to the dealer and wrote a two page letter to the owner; the service manager says that "that's the way they're supposed to work." my wife and i are skeptical.
No incident as of now, but is a serious safety concern.the passenger sensing device is not working properly. At times the passenger front airbag will not turn on with my wife in passenger seat. It may work for two weeks and then not enableat random for two or three days.sensor was replaced with no improvement.
2006 buick lacrosse with defective passenger airbag sensor. Consumer states that the light will go from off to on at any time while someone who weighs more then 125 pounds is in the front passenger seat.the consumer stated when the drivers seat belt was buckled, the red light on the dash would display the seat belt was unbuckled. Updated 12/08/11
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While traveling various speeds, the lights and speedometer on the instrument panel failed without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Low beam headlights do not work.lights worked fine, parked the car in the garage, lights stayed on delay mode and both were fine.driving home the next night, several oncoming vehicles flashed lights, i pulled into a parking lot to check my lights... No low beam lights.switched from auto to manual mode, still no low beam lights,high beam lights work fine.i have read that several others have this same problem.nobody seems to have a solution. I do not feel i should need to pay the dealer to 'analyze the problem' and charge an outrageous price to fix this. This is a definite safety issue! updated 09/10/13*lj
Steering knuckle- was replaced once years ago under warranty but is now starting to make noise again consistently worse for the last 1-2 years.for months now, we've noticed that occasionally the car will act weird. The throttle will be less responsive and it will almost act like it's missing on a couple cylinders or so, but it has never set a code for it.the shift points are raised and you have to drastically give it more throttle to get the car to accelerate, but when it does, it kinda like surges and then it shifts harder. Once it is in road gear and cruising, the car surges while at a constant speed, it can be felt that the car surges and doesn't remain totally smooth and consistent like it should. An engine restart usually stops it for that time. We have the same sporadic problem and have had for years on our '98 olds eighty-eight with a 3800 engine also. Both cars are now doing the exact same thing occasionally, are 8 model years apart, both have the 3800 engine but one is a series ii engine and the other is a series iii. We just noticed the past few months that the car is starting to make front end noises like the front stabilizer bar is broke, so i looked at it recently and noticed that the left side of it where it connects to the lower control arm is stress fractured in half.
I have had problems with my abs and traction control,i contacted gm on the matter and they told me they dont cover the braking system,i do consider this to be a safety hasserd,as my brake pedal jumps when i apply the brakes,id like to get satisfaction on this issue.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the headlights shorted intermittently for the low beams and the contact had to apply the high beams as an interim repair. As the failure progressed, the low beams would illuminate and then shorted with no warning. Months later, the low beams failed to work entirely. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer who stated that the part was not available to repair according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). The contact was also waiting for the part to become available to perform the repair for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was unable to provide a reasonable timeframe to schedule the two recall repairs. The failure mileage was unavailable.
While driving up a long incline on i-10 vehicle behaved as if the ignition had been turned off and key removed.ie:engine off, no lights or accessories, no warning lights on dash.traffic was heavy and my wife was fortunate to safely coast into shoulder.incident recorded with buick, have reference number.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 50 mph, the instrument panel became inoperable intermittently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000...updated 12/16/15 updated 12/21/15.
Coming home from the hospital on i-65, with my mother the low beam headlights suddenly went out we managed to pull over safely but shaken up. After a few minutes the lowbeams came back on. We have had recurring problems with this but never knew when to expect it to happen. We replaced the relay and solved the problem temporarily. The car now has 96000 miles and no low beams. If general motors don't think this issue is severe enough to do a recall maybe they might respond to a class action lawsuit. Once i decide to sell this car it will be the last buick i ever own.
2006 buick lacrosse. The consumer stated the recall letter was dated august 2014. However, she received the letter on october 7, 2014. *ta
Low-beam headlamps turned off while vehicle was running. High-beam lights still functional. While driving, my headlights would suddenly turn off without warning, and i'd have to use my high-beams. After a few seconds, they would come back on. This happened a few times, but now the low-beams don't come on at all. There is a recall for this issue, but my vin isn't included for some reason.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse.while turning the vehicle at 10 mph, the headlights dimmed when the turn signals were engaged.the contact did not know if the rest of the exterior lights also failed.he waited approximately 15-20 seconds before the headlights illuminated again.he turned the vehicle again and the headlights failed.the contact pulled the vehicle over and waited once more for the lights to illuminate.once the lights activated again, he drove all the way home without using his turn signals.he took the vehicle to the dealer and they attempted to repair the vehicle, but was unsuccessful.there had been no other occurrences since the recent failure.the current mileage was approximately 16,600 and failure mileage was approximately 16,400. Updated 07/09/08
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam, high beam, day time running lamps, and emergency/hazard lighting failed to function intermittently. The failure occurred more than twice. The contact was uncertain if the lights would operate properly during the evening hours. John jones auto group corydon (1735 gardner ln nw, corydon, in 47112, (812) 722-4146) indicated that the vehicle was not included in a manufacturer recall and had not scheduled an appointment to diagnose the failure and repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
I noticed one day when i was driving my lights would not come on just the high beam works but not the low beam so i have to be home before dark because i can not use my lights i know it should be recalled and i should not have to pay for it.
The hdm module failed leaving no low beams while driving in a rural area at night. Vin was not covered by the recall allowing buick to ignore the problem and leave the owner to pay.
I had to be to work by 6:00 am on the date of the incident. I entered my vehicle at 5:30 to leave and discovered upon ignition that the low beam headlamps were out of service. After checking the fuses under the hood and finding no issues, i was forced to make my 20 minute/9 mile drive using the high beams for visibility (with no daylight). The low beam headlamps remain out of service. (note: low beam bulbs were replaced approximately two months ago).
2006 buick lacrosse.consumer writes in regards to head lamp driver module recall notice.the consumer stated while driving, the windshield wipers started operating on their own. The consumer stopped and inspected the vehicle and discovered smoke coming from the fuse box. He disconnected the battery cable, but smoke was still coming out. He removed the cover from the fuse box and a part of the fuse box had melted and smoke continued to come out but after a minute it stopped. The wipers extended over the windshield and would not work even when the battery was re-connected later.the fuse box and wiring harness had to be replaced. Updated 12/22/15.
2006 buick lacrosse regard gm safety recall.*mwthe dealer informed the consumer, the parts were not available.recall3 14v355000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical) and the part was not available for the recall repair. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer after scheduling an appointment where they did not have an approximate date for the parts to be available. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact did not experience a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to advise when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While traveling various speeds, the lights and speedometer on the instrument panel failed without warning. The contact stated that the failure was recurring. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the part would become available to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted and also could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle could receive the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse.the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and crashed into another vehicle. The driver sustained fractured ribs and collar bone.a police report was filed of the incident.the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the failure mileage was 77,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the key was getting stuck in the ignition and was difficult to turn. In addition, the low beam headlights failed to function properly. The dealer (coggin buick gmc in jacksonville, 7245 blanding blvd, jacksonville, fl 32244, (904) 638-1115) was notified. The dealer did not provide a specific remedy to diagnose the vehicle other than telling the contact to replace the bulb and, if the failure recurred, to bring the vehicle back to the dealer. The contact replaced the bulbs for the low beams, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the parts needed to perform the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.....updated 10-27-15
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact was unable to insert the ignition key in order to start the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.updated 11/29/16*lj
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While approaching a stop, the entire instrument panel became inoperative and returned to normal after a few moments. In addition, the key fob failed to open any of the doors. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.updated 10/10/14the consumer stated the headlights went out 3 times and did not comeback on the final time. They were repaired. The keys were not repaired. Updated 3/26/2015
Dash lights will not come on when starting the car. This happens on occasion (about 2 times per month). It is impossible to determine when this happens. The dash lights may come on from five minutes to an hour after the car is started. This mostly happens when the car is first started. On several occasions it has done out while driving. Gm has offered a diagnoses of the problem but this would only be beneficial if they were off and stayed off when i would go to a dealer. I have tried this any the lights always come back on before i arrive. My neighbor has a buick the same year as mine and his does the same thing. The dealer refuses to find the problem and says it is suppose to work that way. They are wrong on this problem. When the lights go out you can not see anything in the dash lighted area.
2006 buick lacrosse safety recall for key ring.*mwthe consumer stated after she returned home from having the recall performed, she discovered one of the keys did not work. The consumer stated the headlights went out twice, while driving. She received a recall notice regarding the headlights. However, she was informed the parts were not available. Also, the dash lights were inoperative. Updated 11/16/15.
My lights go out and don't come back on. I have to drive with my high beams at night.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact did not receive a second recall notice. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
For years, the car has had "electrical gremlins". There might be times we drive it and nothing happens out of the ordinary except the ses light is on because of the top listed problem, but then there are times (more times than not) that just the car moving, sometimes when hitting a bump, sometimes worse when raining/wet roads that the dinger will go off and the dash will reset and will say ?service brake system? along with a few of the dash lights lighting up for a few seconds with the message. Sometimes when it happens then it will also say ?traction control off? which might say it for just a few seconds and there have been times it said it until i shut the car off and restarted it. There have also been times that the red abs light has stayed illuminated on the dash after this happens. Sometimes this might happen ?service brake system? only like once on an outing, but then there's times that it can occur 5 times in 20 seconds . It has no set schedule. The problem with it also, is that if you have the brakes applied when it does this, then the brake pedal starts pulsing and goes further to the floor and the braking capability of the car is lessened. My wife and i have had a few close accidents because of this! and like usual, the dealership has told us everytime we've called them that if we bring it in, they can diagnose it on our dime because of no warranty even though it was doing it while under the warranty period, we just didn't get them called in time because i thought the warranty was already over but it wasn't yet.
The headlamps on the vehicle began to dim occasionally when i would come to a complete stop then when my vehicle hit 140000 miles the front headlights stopped working even after i changed the bulbs. Now only my high beams work, this is not safe.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the low beam headlights failed. The contact was able to use the high beams in order to view the road. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlamp modules needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (lighting, electrical system), however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 02/05/16*ljupdated 02/10/16.
Gm buick la crosse headlight control. Nhtsa recall notice in 2015.failed in april 2008. Out of warranty. Replaced control unit with new unit cost $1048. Sent detqils to north county buick dealer in march 2015. No answer.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the brakes were depressed and failed to respond as the traction control and the abs warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled and was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs and traction control failed. The vehicle was repaired and the failure persisted. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 210,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
While driving on a three lane highway, the 2006 lacrosse engine stopped. I was able to cross two lanes and park on the shoulder.towed to a mechanic and he spent 1/2 hour looking for problem.tested and no codes.moved the connection at the distributor module and the problem was solved.tried to make it fail again by moving, unplug and plugging the connection.i drove home and it has not happened again.
Driving at 45mph, smelled smoke from what appeared to be an electrical fire. Approximately 1/2 mile driving time, the engine and all power cut off. Got someone to help push the car off road when another person notice there was a fire coming from underneath the engine. Fire department was dispatched but engine was completely engulfed by the time they got there to put out the fire. Police and fire marshall determined fire came from electrical fuse box initially. Car was totaled by insurance.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that after the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start as the security warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. In addition, the contact stated that the headlights failed to operate without warning intermittently. The contact replaced the head lamp driver module twice; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the front headlights would intermittently fail. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting); however, the dealer advised that the part needed to complete the repair was not available. The dealer also stated that they could perform a diagnostic and provide an interim temporary repair at the contact's expense until the recall repair parts would became available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to remedy the failure. The failure mileage was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving various speeds, the contact had to pump the brake pedal several times in order for the vehicle to stop. The abs and traction control warning indicators illuminated. Also, the instrument panel failed to remain illuminated in order for the contact to view necessary information while driving. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle received the aftermarket seat covering indicated in nhtsa campaign number: 06v417000 (air bags). The vehicle was not included in the recall for the covering to be replaced despite the manufacturer assuring them it was the same material used. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the hub needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle had not received a second repair for the abs and instrument panel. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the key was not able to turn from an off to an on position several times intermittently. The contact also stated while traveling approximately 65 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle and was involved in a six vehicle crash. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was unconscious and a police report was filed. The contact sustained major injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact notified the manufacturer who investigated the air bag concern and indicated that the crash location would not warrant the air bags to deploy. The contact was later notified of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Low beam headlights on both sides stopped functioning. High beams still work. Verified that bulbs and/or fuses were not the problem. Same issue as nhtsa recall 15v519000 gm recall 14291. Contacted gm who claimed my particular car was not included in recall. As mentioned in previous comments, that makes no sense. If its the same problem as other recalled cars had why isn't my car also recalled? in my opinion gm needs to recall all cars with this problem or supply a valid reason why some cars are excluded from the recall.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph with the high beam headlights activated, the low beam headlights failed to work. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000. Ma 10/5the dealer replaced the relay. Updated 04/07/16.
Check engine light comes on and off. Was at a stop and started to accelerate but car hesitated and dash starting chiming. T/c warning light and loss of engine power warning light came on. Took to dealer where it was diagnosed with p2138, p1125, p2120 codes.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. Upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light would illuminate intermittently. The contact also stated that the headlights and instrument panel lights would fail intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. Ma 08/13/15
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 45 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but became stiff and caused a delay in stopping distance. In addition, the abs, traction control, and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the cause failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The vin was not provided.
Low beam headlights go out, sometimes they will not come back on until car ignition is turned off and back on sometimes they don't come back on at all, very dangerous, gm has a recall but they say my vin number is not covered, i have talked to local dealer as well as general motors concerning this issue with no positive response. It appears this issue will be just like the key switch issue, people will have to die before anything is done.
I am an owner of a 2006 buick lacrosse cx, with approx. 47,000 miles.as i entered the underground parking garage, at work, tuesday morning, i discovered i had no low beams.the high beams and parking lights both worked.i took the car to a very reputable dealer to diagnose.i was told that it was a good thing i got the car there when i did.(i could've had a fire under the hood)...the technician said that the fuse box, against the firewall, under the hood, had melted.this could have been a very dangerous situation, a.e., driving at 65 mph at night, a fire, etc...
2006 buick lacrosse. Consumer states parts been installed regarding ignition recall.*ta
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The dim light goes out when the harness starts to melt.
Every time i get in the car the lights won't stay on. I change the bulbs and it still doing the same thing. The electrical system ignition is acting up to.
While traveling in the fast lane on the garden state parkway i hit a bump in the road, the auto shut off.with a concrete divider along side and autos approaching at high speed, my wife and daughter screaming i managed to get to the end of the divider were i could turn off the auto restarted on 1st try but very scary.
Recall in 2014 re: ignition switch failure of more than one key on keyring in ignition. Weight would cause car to shutdown(turn off ignition) in a crash thus not allowing airbags to deploy. Recall started in 2014. Did not own the car until 2017. Was not aware of recall. Son was injured in crash of such vehicle on 2/16/19. Hit a telephone pole at approximately 60mph. Front nor side curtains did not deploy resulting in severe traumatic brain injury to brain stem. Was in coma for 6 days. 10 weeks in icu and rehab. Is impaired now effects walking , speech, adl skills, memory. Will need long term care.ws traveling g on a rural road, hit patch of black ice, o ercorrected and slid across road hitting utility pole at 60-70 mph.. Needed to be extricated from vehicle, unconscious vicious, was wearing seatbelt. *dtvin not available.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the power control function for the doors failed to work. The contact was not able to unlock the doors from the inside or the outside of the vehicle. The failure was progressing to the point that all four doors failed to open and the key fob was malfunctioning. In addition, the driver's side seat was not able to adjust and the steering wheel was making a loud clicking noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was not notified but was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) and the dealer stated that the part needed was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I went to the parking garage after work, and had difficult getting into my vehicle.the remote did not work.when i put the key in the lock, it would turn but not unlock the door.after about 15 minutes, i finally got into my car.i picked my sister up and went to the restaurant.i was unable to get out of the car.i tried the remote, the inside release and pulling on the lock.i finally got it to release.then i had problems closing the door.we got it shut but when we came back from the restaurant it was open.i dropped my sister off and drove the mile home,the door again would not open nor would the passenger door open.i am claustrophobic and became very upset.i went back to my sister's and got the door open .we left it ajar, and when i got home it still would not open.after about another 15 minutes, i finally got it to release.then next day when my husband took the car over to the dealers, he could not get the door to open.he was able to get the passenger door open and climbed out that way.i can understand the electronics malfunctioning, but not the manual system.i really feel this is a safety hazard.i just got off the chat line with general motors and received no satisfaction or resolution.it was $300 to have the driver door lock actuator replaced/repaired.i still have no explanation as to why the manual system did not work..
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer brain needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
For years, going back to when it had a warranty and the dealership even worked on it for this problem and has had one or two calls in the years since for same problem, ses light comes on, it used to go off and on occasionally, but now has been on for a year or so constantly. It is for diagnostic code p2440 (secondary air injection valve stuck open).dealership replaced valve and/or air pump years ago and said it would fix it, but it didn't. Within a few weeks, ses light came on again for same thing. I called them and they said i could bring it back, but it would be on my dime because they barely got it covered the first time under warranty.we put up with it for a bit, then i purchased a new valve and installed it myself, light did not go out and it still to this day says the valve (new one even) is stuck open. Problem is, when the ses light is on, the remote starter won't work, which is very upsetting for me and my wife.for years, just like the first problem listed, it was initially ?fixed? while under warranty, which only worked for a short time. The passenger front seat air bag sensor has a mind of it's own! sometimes it registers a person, sometimes not. It doesn't even matter what time of year it is, or the temperature in the car. Sometimes it thinks that my wife (160 lbs) is a child and doesn't turn the air bag on and then if we hit a bump (sometimes works) then it might turn it on. It also has times that it also turns on the red air bag light on the dash while it says off for the passenger seat air bag. Years ago when we took it to the dealership for this problem, they said they ?fixed it? initially, but it was just a short time later it did it again. When i called the dealership to let them know, they said just like the problem listed above, that it was out of warranty now and that i'd have to pay out of pocket, so i didn't take it in.
Dash message lighting blanks out sporadically or goes very dim during day light hours.
Driver's side door will not unlock and will not open. It will not unlock with the lock button or with the key. I have to climb over the passenger seat to enter and exit the vehicle. I looked the problem up online and found that many people have complained about this. It is a safety concern since i will not be able to get out of the car in an accident.
Traveling 40 mph on a four lane about to pass a truck.motor stopped, power steering out, power brakes out, managed to coast across three lanes to shoulder to park.walked 1/4 miles to store called a local garage.car still would not start, towed to his garage.checked gas, fuel pressure okay but no spark.moved some connectors around the starting module and car started.have not had any problems since, have the fear that i will be on a chicago toll road and it will stop again.
Automatic door locks work sporadically on all doors. They seem to lock when the car is in drive, but will not unlock when shifted to park or when you push the power unlock button. A related problem with the front and rear driver side door where the door will not open from inside or outside. Replaced the cable in the front driver side that was corroded, now experiencing the same problem with the rear driver side. I don't want to spend $200 to replace another cable. If i pound the inside of the door just right and in the right spot, i can get it to open. The lock mechanism is not opening all the doors - i have been stuck inside the car a couple of times where i needed to crawl out of the passenger side before i fixed the drivers door.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. The vin was not available.
Passenger airbag light stays on. Took to dealership on 6/29/16 thefollowing at the notes from the dealership to check this issue: "checked for codes b00921. Checked bulletin. Lubed seat connector at passenger floor. Cleared dtc. Rechecked and light is off. May neeed pps module if light come back on. All ok at this time." dealership informed my spouse that if the light is on, that the airbag may not deploy.drove car on 7/7/16 light is back on.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and caused the driver to crash into the exit ramp cement barrier. The driver sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) after the failure occurred. The failure mileage was 148,000.
I received a notice at the beginning of august 2114 regarding gm recall 14299.at that time replacement parts were not available.it has been 2 months since i received the notice and am not real happy to be put in harms way when driving on the roads.please contact me a.s.a.p. And let me know when i can take the car into gold rush chevrolet in auburn, california.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving at night, both headlights failed to illuminate. The area that i live is rural and back roads do not have street lights. While the brights were working, that also created a hazardous condition, as the brights could temporarily blind an oncoming driver, especially dangerous on narrow 2 lane roads. The car was taken to art moran buick dealership and i paid over $300.00 to replace headlight module. I was told that gm only covered this from date of purchase to 12 years or 150,000 miles. This happened six months past that date. The car has 98,300 miles on it as of today. This is a definite safety hazard, and nhtsa should require a full recall.i have the recall letter from gm, as well as the paid bill for the repair from the buick dealer. However, i am not a computer genious, so tell me how i can get these documents to you.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the head lights failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the relay switch burned out the panel box. The failure mileage and current mileages were 121,000.
On more than one occasion i have been driving the car turns off, no power steering everything goes.after finding a way to pull over and after about 5 mins i turn the car back on the continue.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the headlights failed. As a result, the contact had to activate the high beams. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) however, the part was available. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where she was informed that additional repairs were required prior to the recall remedy being performed. The dealer mentioned that the wires were burned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.updated 04/06/15*lj
Hello, my 2006 buick lacrosse regular beam headlights keeps going out due to the wiring getting hot for some reason. No aftermarket highlights or bulbs been added. The wiring is melting completely. You can see smoke coming from the headlight assembly. I'm also experiencing my entire dash goes out while driving for 2-seconds then comes back on, i'm not sure if the wiring that's shorting out from my low beam headlights after burning is causing this issue or not since the wires begins to touch after the wire covering is burned. I contacted buick the manufacture, and they are giving me the run around asking me questions that doesn't even pertain to the issues at hand, like when was your last oil change? this issue with the headlights is highly dangerous and can cause a fire and prevent visibility for myself and others to see me at night, plush getting a ticket from the police for having no headlights. This should become a recall issue immediately. This is a major safety issue.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. While driving downhill in reverse, the failure caused the contact to crash the vehicle into a pole. The speed was unknown and there were no injuries. The manufacturer stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The contact was placed on a waiting list. The failure mileage was 43,677.
When car is off, the headlights come on randomly throughout the day and night. This is draining the battery and the car is unable to start. Car was purchased in 2016 and this has been happening randomly for 2 years.
2006 buick lacrosse with defective passenger airbag sensor. Consumer states that the light will go from off to on at any time while someone who weighs more then 125 pounds is in the front passenger seat.the consumer stated when the drivers seat belt was buckled, the red light on the dash would display the seat belt was unbuckled. Updated 12/08/11
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the ignition and noticed a burning odor inside the vehicle. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 78,246.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While attempting to ignite the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the headlights burned out prematurely and had to be replaced multiple times. Also, the fog lights failed and caused the relay switch to catch fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact replaced the relay switch. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wiring harness melted into the fuse box. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving 30 mph, the front driver side wheel began to make an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the lug nuts and the control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. In addition, while at a stop and attempting to make a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The abs and electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained back, right arm, and right leg injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body repair center for body repairs, but was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. After the vehicle was repaired for the crash, the gear shifter was shifted into the drive position and the vehicle began to roll backwards. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign numbers: 06v417000 (air bags) and 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 100,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. The vin was not available.
My car goes into starting disable and it cuts the car off in traffic having me wait for atleast 5 to 10 minutes to restart
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while turning, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the rack and pinion and motor mounts were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,446 and the current mileage was 127,289.
Driving at 45mph, smelled smoke from what appeared to be an electrical fire. Approximately 1/2 mile driving time, the engine and all power cut off. Got someone to help push the car off road when another person notice there was a fire coming from underneath the engine. Fire department was dispatched but engine was completely engulfed by the time they got there to put out the fire. Police and fire marshall determined fire came from electrical fuse box initially. Car was totaled by insurance.
For years, going back to when it had a warranty and the dealership even worked on it for this problem and has had one or two calls in the years since for same problem, ses light comes on, it used to go off and on occasionally, but now has been on for a year or so constantly. It is for diagnostic code p2440 (secondary air injection valve stuck open).dealership replaced valve and/or air pump years ago and said it would fix it, but it didn't. Within a few weeks, ses light came on again for same thing. I called them and they said i could bring it back, but it would be on my dime because they barely got it covered the first time under warranty.we put up with it for a bit, then i purchased a new valve and installed it myself, light did not go out and it still to this day says the valve (new one even) is stuck open. Problem is, when the ses light is on, the remote starter won't work, which is very upsetting for me and my wife.for years, just like the first problem listed, it was initially ?fixed? while under warranty, which only worked for a short time. The passenger front seat air bag sensor has a mind of it's own! sometimes it registers a person, sometimes not. It doesn't even matter what time of year it is, or the temperature in the car. Sometimes it thinks that my wife (160 lbs) is a child and doesn't turn the air bag on and then if we hit a bump (sometimes works) then it might turn it on. It also has times that it also turns on the red air bag light on the dash while it says off for the passenger seat air bag. Years ago when we took it to the dealership for this problem, they said they ?fixed it? initially, but it was just a short time later it did it again. When i called the dealership to let them know, they said just like the problem listed above, that it was out of warranty now and that i'd have to pay out of pocket, so i didn't take it in.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired the approximate failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 67,500.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer brain needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the crank positioning sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
Loosing antifreeze and cant find leak. When driving i can smell it and when i check the antifreeze level it's low. Can't find a leak, but i'm adding antifreeze to often 1 gl. Every other week.
At 12k miles the oil pressure light came on and continued to go on and off dependent of the rpm.the dealer diagnosed the vehicle with a cam shaft failure and due to that failure other subsequent damage occurred to the engine and it would need to be replaced.in addition, my steering shaft was also worn at 12k miles and needed to be replaced.and furthermore, i have had chronic issues with my gauge lights dimming and undimming intermittently.the dealer could not duplicate the failure and returned the car unfixed.very unhappy with my purchase of a brand new car and will not buy gm every again.
The low oil pressure alarm rang after only 1542 miles dealer made appt for 2/21 - wasn't worried "probably only a false alarm". The alarm rang again at 1550 miles. I made the dealer take the car backto dealer. Gm had to replace engine due to metal in oil pan. I've only made one payment and don't feel the car is worth a new car price.
I bought a buick lacrosse vin [xxx] on march 30, 2006.i picked up the car on march 31, 2006, and had a problem with a low oil pressure light that day. I was sick after picking up the car but attempted to use onstardiagnostic which they were unable to pinpoint the problem and i e-mailed the dealer concerning the problem. Upon my recovery, i returned the car to the dealer for service on april 7, 2006.on april 10, 2006, the service department contacted and informed me that my car needs a repair to the camshaft assembly. This defect existed the day i picked up the car, it had 87 miles on it when i picked it up, and since the car was inspected the morning i picked it up, the dealer allowed a defective product to be sold and delivered. Upon contacting buick to making buick is aware that this had happened and seeking resolution the dealer put a new engine in the car.it is not appropriate for the dealer or buick to sell a defective car and believe that putting a new engine in the car resolves the problem.i have complaint to buick and the dealer about this numerous time but i get stone walled, they completely ignore the problem existing prior to me buying and taking delivery of the car.i have asked for a replacement vehicle, partial, or total refund and i'm ignored.all buick does is offer oil changes and an extended warranty, which i find useless. Especially when the onstar module failed, april 22, 2006, and had to be replaced. Updated 07/16/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
2006 buick lacrosse safety recall for key ring.*mwthe consumer stated after she returned home from having the recall performed, she discovered one of the keys did not work. The consumer stated the headlights went out twice, while driving. She received a recall notice regarding the headlights. However, she was informed the parts were not available. Also, the dash lights were inoperative. Updated 11/16/15.
My headlamps have gone out on me three times (oct. 7, 2016, nov. 3, 2016, and nov. 9, 2016 ) while either driving to work or driving home from work in a straight line and in the dark.the first time, i turned the switch off and back on.the lights remained on for the duration of the trip.the second time, the lights came back on without touching the switch, and were out briefly.thethird time, the lights were out longer than the second time, but they did come back on without touching the switch.the first and second times happened on a rather busy state road while driving approximately 55 mph.the third time happened on a street near my home at about 20- 35 mph.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the key was getting stuck in the ignition and was difficult to turn. In addition, the low beam headlights failed to function properly. The dealer (coggin buick gmc in jacksonville, 7245 blanding blvd, jacksonville, fl 32244, (904) 638-1115) was notified. The dealer did not provide a specific remedy to diagnose the vehicle other than telling the contact to replace the bulb and, if the failure recurred, to bring the vehicle back to the dealer. The contact replaced the bulbs for the low beams, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated while driving 72 mph, the low beam headlamps loss power without warning. The contact stated the vehicle restarted and the headlamps illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed neither repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). The vin was not listed under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
Coming home from the hospital on i-65, with my mother the low beam headlights suddenly went out we managed to pull over safely but shaken up. After a few minutes the lowbeams came back on. We have had recurring problems with this but never knew when to expect it to happen. We replaced the relay and solved the problem temporarily. The car now has 96000 miles and no low beams. If general motors don't think this issue is severe enough to do a recall maybe they might respond to a class action lawsuit. Once i decide to sell this car it will be the last buick i ever own.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received notification of a recall for the exterior lighting; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 05/06/16*lj
The headlights on my car work intermittently.it has been many occasions when were driving at night and in daytime when all of a sudden the lights go out.there has been several times at night the lights have went out and we weren't aware that they weren't on which is extremely dangerous.when the lights go out we have to utilize the high beams in order to see at night.this first started in the summer of 5/2012 and continues to happen today,
Gm recall # 140291 issued nov 25 2014 there is apparently no intent to ever fix this problem.it's now a year and a half later and still an open issue.we are afraid to drive our car after dark in fear that the headlights will fail. Is there any nhtsa follow up on these recalls? what does it take to get this fixed?
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the contact became aware that the instrument panel was inoperable. The following day the instrument panel operated as intended. On another occasion while driving at 35 mph, the headlamps failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the high beam headlamps were used to safely operate the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was taken hendrick chevrolet buick gmc southpoint located at (127 kentington dr, durham, nc 27713), where the contact was informed that the recall was expired.the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
Takata recall, while driving at night the low beam headlamps go off. This has happened several times starting in 2011 but have come back on until 10/14/2016, while driving at night on a busy city street. Now the low beams do not work at all. The recall description matches to what is happeningto my 2006 buick lacrosse with this problem. I have contacted the local buick dealer informed me my car vin # is not on their recall list.
When i am driving sometimes the automatic lights shut off and the only lights that will work are my bright lights. Can happen anytime of the day.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the headlights failed. As a result, the contact had to activate the high beams. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) however, the part was available. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where she was informed that additional repairs were required prior to the recall remedy being performed. The dealer mentioned that the wires were burned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.updated 04/06/15*lj
My lights go out and don't come back on. I have to drive with my high beams at night.
On two occasions, the headlights stopped working while i was driving at night. Both times occurred when i was driving under 35 miles per hour and had been driving for less than five miles.the first time (february 2016), i stopped, turned the car off and back on and the lights came back on. The second time (april, 2016), i stopped,turned off the ignition and turned it back on. The lights did not come back on.i turned on the ignition and tried the high beams, and they illuminated.when i arrived at home, i tried the regular lights again, but they still failed to work.i found a recall onlinefor this situation for the make, model, and year o f my car (#15v519000), so i contacted buick customer service.i was told that my car did not have this recall on it.i believe that the fact that i have the same problem on the same car model, make, and year should should qualify my car for the recall for this serious safety issue.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving 70 mph, the low beam headlights became inoperable without warning. The high beam headlights had to be activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 148,000.
I have had quite a few problems with having to replace bulbs in the front headlights of 2006 buick lacrosse.but, for the last 4 months when i drive car at night all of a sudden my dim lights go off and i cannot see a thing.two times that this has happened i was meeting another car.luckily, i was not involved in a headon collision.the lights go off, i have to switch to bright lights to drive.this is very annoying to me as well as others.if i park it for awhile they will work again.it seems to be just a short while after you crank car and start driving that it happens.i have seen where there are recalls on buick's lighting but have not received notice of recall.once i was driving on a farm to market highway; next time, driving on a city street in motion both times.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the headlamps failed to illuminate, which reduced the driver's ability to view the roadway. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 86,347.
The headlamp driver module may be overheating or cutting out and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate at random times when car is driving or parked.
Lights keep going off and on and air bag light is on and transmission problems
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that parts were not available because the manufacturer had not determined a solution to deter the failure. The contact spoke with the manufacturer directly. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam and daytime running lights failed. The contact mentioned that nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer was contacted and stated that a remedy has yet to be determined to prevent the defect. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. As a courtesy, the dealer replaced the daytime running lights with the same defective part however, two weeks later the lights failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 55 mph, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting); however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam headlights went out while the vehicle was traveling at night. The failure recurred in the morning. Faulkner buick gmc harrisburg (2650 paxton st, harrisburg, pa 17111, (877) 891-7240) stated that the special warranty coverage expired in 2017 and there was no recall on the vehicle. The dealer stated that they would call the contact back with an estimate to repair the low beams headlights. The failure mileage was 121,500. *pm *tp
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I drive at night and the low beam light out side shots offthat i can not see the road to drive until i turn on the high beam to get to my place. Now the low beam light does not work at all. I took my car to the dealer for diagnostic, they coul not find what the problem is. It is of a matter of safty issue to drive at night when lights go off . I was driving last night and the light low beam went off " dangerous "i was driving in the city streets, i could not go to hyway. I normally drive in hiway.
Low beam headlights intermittently go out. Work ok one minute, then go dark. Very dangerous.known issue under gm recall # 14291.the national highway traffic safety administration campaign id number 15v-519.problem has been confirmed by west-herr dodge in rochester ny. Per info i have found this does not appear to have been permanently fixed by gm. As such the repair should be done at no charge going forward.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving at 30 mph, the low beam head lamps failed to function and the service vehicle soon warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving at various speeds, the headlights would suddenly shut off. The contact indicated that the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) was received in november of 2014. After contacting both the dealer and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed to remedy the failure were not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The failure mileage was 170,000. Updated 6/11/15updated 10/11/2017
Vehicles headed lights turned off while driving.bulb was just replaced that day.several bulbs have been changed.
Headlamp failure - known recall #14291my vin was not part of the recall, but was diagnosed with the same issue.driving on the highway at night, the low beam and day time running lights went out.i had my youngest child with me at the time. The dealership told me the recall wasn't covered and i had to pay the $360 bill.
The contact owned a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the headlamps independently failed to illuminate. The failure occurred without warning. The failure occurred approximately five times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the low beam headlamps failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurredthe manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.updated 07/13/17*lj
I had recall parts # 68050 replaced on 07/27/2015 for a faulty headlamp relay, for a total of $112.54. I was under the impression i was to be reimbursed for this service due to a safety recall. Invoice # 265170 at freehold buick nj
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the front passenger and drivers side low head beams failed without warning. The contact engaged the high beams to illuminate the road. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven at night. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the headlamp driver module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 99,000....updated 02/04/16updated 05/10/18the consumer stated the vehicle was traded in.
While driving at night the low beams turn off without warning. This has occured 4 times, 1 on the interstate, 3 on surface streets. Very dangeruos could cause a head on collision, or driver to leave the roadway.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the low beam headlights failed. The contact was able to use the high beams in order to view the road. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlamp modules needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (lighting, electrical system), however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 02/05/16*ljupdated 02/10/16.
While driving with low beam headlight setting my headlights went out.i tried to go from automatic to manual but the lights remained out.high beams continued to work as normal.a very dark night on a two lane road with opposing traffic and this very dangerous situation was unpleasant and extremely dangerous.i almost went off the side into a ditch with a drop off and trees when i could not see.this was compounded by opposing traffic and a near head on situation.the buick dealership explained that the warranty and recall had just expired both by the date of a 2006 car and that my millage had exceeded the limits of the recall..a head on crash or over a drop off into trees would have been tragic.i will be spreading the news about this problem that has not been corrected.i was never contacted by gm about this problem.the recall was not recognized by the buick dealership upon my first contact telephone call.after a little research, i have found that this problem is very well known and documented in the auto industry. Recall no. 15v519000 states that the buick owners may not be informed of an expanded warranty for this problem.the problem is not fixed and needs to be fixed before someone with a car load of children gets wiped out in a terrible accident that could have been corrected by notification by the manufacture of the auto in question.i noticed many different models are affected by this manufactures defect.i can see many law suits coming up since this is a well known problem. I will be addressing this with my senators and representatives.
Gm buick la crosse headlight control. Nhtsa recall notice in 2015.failed in april 2008. Out of warranty. Replaced control unit with new unit cost $1048. Sent detqils to north county buick dealer in march 2015. No answer.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic more than once where the relay switch was replaced four times but the failure recurred. In addition, the mechanic diagnosed that the headlamp driver module failed and the daytime running lights failed to illuminate. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) but the contact was concerned that the recall remedy would fail to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,615.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the headlights stop working while driving at an unknown speed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While the vehicle was stationary, the low beam headlights became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000. Updated 05/31/17*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was not included in the headlamp recall, but experienced the same symptoms.updated 08/03/217
My low beam headlights cut off and do not turn back on. It happens a couple times a day and i do not feel safe driving this vehicle. It happens whiledriving. It happens both in the city and on the highway
Low beams do not function, only high beams. When headlamps are switched to low beams they go dark. This occurred while driving down a dark rural road with no street lights.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the headlamps failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was a recall on the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer prior to receiving the recall notification. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable. The vin was not available.
2006 buick lacrosse.consumer writes in regards to vehicle head lamp control module replacement.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. After shutting off and exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed that smoke was emitting near the front passenger side. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the head lamp driver module was smoking and the rubbers were melting. On another occasion, when the vehicle was shut off, the head lamps failed to shut off which drained the battery. As a result, the vehicle failed to start and required a jump. The failures recurred and the head lamps were replaced multiple times. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) and stated that the parts needed were unavailable. The dealer was notified of the failure and they were uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they stated that they were also uncertain when the parts would become available. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. After having the exterior lighting for the front and rear ends illuminated for approximately an hour, all the exterior lighting failed without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Hello, my 2006 buick lacrosse regular beam headlights keeps going out due to the wiring getting hot for some reason. No aftermarket highlights or bulbs been added. The wiring is melting completely. You can see smoke coming from the headlight assembly. I'm also experiencing my entire dash goes out while driving for 2-seconds then comes back on, i'm not sure if the wiring that's shorting out from my low beam headlights after burning is causing this issue or not since the wires begins to touch after the wire covering is burned. I contacted buick the manufacture, and they are giving me the run around asking me questions that doesn't even pertain to the issues at hand, like when was your last oil change? this issue with the headlights is highly dangerous and can cause a fire and prevent visibility for myself and others to see me at night, plush getting a ticket from the police for having no headlights. This should become a recall issue immediately. This is a major safety issue.
The low beam headlamps permanently fail to illuminate.high beam headlamps are not affected. Gm refuses to include this vin in it's recall of buick lacrosse vehicles for this item but includes others of the same make and model. The replacement part available to the consumer only repairs this issue for a short time.buick is requiring me to pay for the repair of something that has been recalled on other automobiles of the same make and model by taking it to a dealer where the new part is only available.the dealership is quite expensive compare to my regular auto repair place.i feel that the buick company is acting inappropriately in only covering specific vin numbers of lacrosse from 2006.
Both low beam headlights stopped working at the same time when the vehicle was started. Light switch was in "auto" position. Switching to manual position - low beam lights still won't operate. High beam and marker lights work as they should. Researching cause i found a nhtsa recall no.15v519000 (gm no.14291) for a faulty headlamp driver module (hdm) which adressed the issue. Reached out to buick and was told the module for this vehicle had already been replaced in 2016 (original owner), issue closed. I appealed that if the corrective hdm failed again then the same safety issue exists and they should replace the part at fault as many times as necessary or modify the module not to fail continuously. What is the policy if a recall fix is replacing with a faulty part? thank you.
Low beam headlights do not work.lights worked fine, parked the car in the garage, lights stayed on delay mode and both were fine.driving home the next night, several oncoming vehicles flashed lights, i pulled into a parking lot to check my lights... No low beam lights.switched from auto to manual mode, still no low beam lights,high beam lights work fine.i have read that several others have this same problem.nobody seems to have a solution. I do not feel i should need to pay the dealer to 'analyze the problem' and charge an outrageous price to fix this. This is a definite safety issue! updated 09/10/13*lj
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed.the contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 19,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse.the contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the headlights completely shut off and failed to turn back on.the failure recurred on multiple occasions.the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) which she believed it was directly related to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 184,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving at various speeds, the headlamps became inoperable without warning. The contact mentioned that the lights operated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were unknown.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 60 mph, the front head lamps failed without warning. The contact engaged the high beams and drove the vehicle to the residence. The failure recurred the next day and the contact stated that the high beams would only remain illuminated if the lever were being held in the locked position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed that the low beam head lamp driver module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 100,200. .....updated 02/10/16 updated 4/18/18
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving 45 mph, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate without warning. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,000.
The headlamps on the vehicle began to dim occasionally when i would come to a complete stop then when my vehicle hit 140000 miles the front headlights stopped working even after i changed the bulbs. Now only my high beams work, this is not safe.
I'm an old man well one trying to make it home on the interstate traffic was kind of heavy and getting bad for a good reason something didn't seem right other cars was blinking their lights at i pull to side check my running lights where not working i try everything so i had to drive almost a hour with bright lights
2006 buick lacrosse.consumer requests reimbursement for vehicle headlights.the low beam head light, dimmer switchand relay module were replaced. Updated 06/25/15
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 7/7/15 updated 9/15/2015
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving at night, the headlights suddenly shut off. The contact indicated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired on 06/27/16. The headlight driver module was replaced at a cost of $ 122. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,400. Updated 07/12/16*ljupdated 08/02/16.
My daughter borrowed my car.on the way back, at night, with two children in the car ,on the highway the lights go off. She pulls over and tries to get them on. Thank god her husband was following her in their car, who she followed ,so she could see. So i go to the auto parts store to buy bulbs to find out i don't have any lights in the front. So i go to the garage, they replace the bulbs for the daylights. Now high beams flicker and still no lights.they say i need a modular. I call buick and they tell me my car is not under the recall. This is a bad safety issue and should not happen and should include all models.
My low beam headlamps go out intermittently without cause. Sometimes they come back on and sometimes they stay inoperable for extended periods of time.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving various speeds, the headlamps failed to remain illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact called boucher buick at 262-409-2600 and was informed that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 269,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 65 mph, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired. The contact was uncertain of the repair performed on the vehicle, but the failure recurred three times. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,300. Updated 09/03/15*ljupdated 11/06/2017
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam headlights shorted out without warning. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa action number: rq17002 (exterior lighting); however, the contact experienced the failure related to the manufacturer recall campaign number: 14291 and nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving at night, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
The headlight driver module (hdm) failed and the headlights went out.
2006 buick lacrosse.consumer writes in regards to head lamp driver module recall notice.the consumer stated while driving, the windshield wipers started operating on their own. The consumer stopped and inspected the vehicle and discovered smoke coming from the fuse box. He disconnected the battery cable, but smoke was still coming out. He removed the cover from the fuse box and a part of the fuse box had melted and smoke continued to come out but after a minute it stopped. The wipers extended over the windshield and would not work even when the battery was re-connected later.the fuse box and wiring harness had to be replaced. Updated 12/22/15.
Received a recall notice january 2015. Gm safety recall #14291. Campaign id number 14v-755. As of november 2015, parts still not available to fix affected headlamp driver module.have talked to buick. They have no timeframe for parts being available. I have talked to ntsa, they have no record of the recall.buick told me they have a temporary fix, but also told me the high-beam lights will work, so i can drive with those on.i don't think that is an acceptable solution.my two primary concerns are:(1) buick issued a recal and 10 months later cannot fix the defective parts and has no estimate for when they can(2) ntsa has no record of this recall notice or that this vehicle needs repairs.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam head lamps failed. The vehicle was driven to a mechanic and the battery was replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number:15v519000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 182,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse.the contact stated that the low beam head lights were inoperable.the contact would have to engage the high beams for substantial illumination when driving at night.the dealer attempted to diagnose the failure, but was unsuccessful.the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 89,800 and the current mileage was 90,000.
When i cut my car off the lights will turn off but then come back on, have to unplug the battery so it does not run down.
The regular lights wiil go out while driving, day or night.sometimes the headlights will not come at all or only one side (driver or passenger side) will come on.i have to often drive around at night using my high-beams.the problem is getting worst, as the lights will not come on for day. Buick service center wants to charge $600 to replace headlights and relays, even though it is a known issue for cars of the same make, model and year.
2006 buick lacrosse.consumer requests reimbursement for low-beam headlamps recall notice repairs.the consumer stated the low beam headlights went out. The headlights would only work on high beam. The headlamp switch was replaced.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving at 55 mph, the low beam headlights and the lights on the instrument panel failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the hdm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
Low beam headlights on both sides stopped functioning. High beams still work. Verified that bulbs and/or fuses were not the problem. Same issue as nhtsa recall 15v519000 gm recall 14291. Contacted gm who claimed my particular car was not included in recall. As mentioned in previous comments, that makes no sense. If its the same problem as other recalled cars had why isn't my car also recalled? in my opinion gm needs to recall all cars with this problem or supply a valid reason why some cars are excluded from the recall.
While driving at night, both headlights failed to illuminate. The area that i live is rural and back roads do not have street lights. While the brights were working, that also created a hazardous condition, as the brights could temporarily blind an oncoming driver, especially dangerous on narrow 2 lane roads. The car was taken to art moran buick dealership and i paid over $300.00 to replace headlight module. I was told that gm only covered this from date of purchase to 12 years or 150,000 miles. This happened six months past that date. The car has 98,300 miles on it as of today. This is a definite safety hazard, and nhtsa should require a full recall.i have the recall letter from gm, as well as the paid bill for the repair from the buick dealer. However, i am not a computer genious, so tell me how i can get these documents to you.
I am an owner of a 2006 buick lacrosse cx, with approx. 47,000 miles.as i entered the underground parking garage, at work, tuesday morning, i discovered i had no low beams.the high beams and parking lights both worked.i took the car to a very reputable dealer to diagnose.i was told that it was a good thing i got the car there when i did.(i could've had a fire under the hood)...the technician said that the fuse box, against the firewall, under the hood, had melted.this could have been a very dangerous situation, a.e., driving at 65 mph at night, a fire, etc...
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that both headlights failed to operate without warning and the contact could not see the road. The failure occurred at night more than a few times and was a danger to the contact. Also, the "lights or illumination required" message appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to quirk buick (1250 s willow st, manchester, nh 03103, (603) 263-4900) who stated that the vin was not included in a recall; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving at various speeds, the headlights seized without warning. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the headlights burned out prematurely and had to be replaced multiple times. Also, the fog lights failed and caused the relay switch to catch fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact replaced the relay switch. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.
After starting car, while it was still dark, i put the car in reverse and the front lights stopped working.they were initially on.i immediately changed to another car for transportation.i later tested the headlights to find that the high beam headlights work, but the normal beam does not.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) and stated that the parts needed were unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an interim repair; however, the dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to be driven at night and only the high beams could be utilized. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
I have not heard back about the status of a prior complaint that i submitted and was written back once about. My complaint read as followed: 'the low beam headlamps permanently fail to illuminate. High beam headlamps are not affected. Gm refuses to include this vin in it's recall of buick lacrosse vehicles for this item but includes others of the same make and model. The replacement part available to the consumer only repairs this issue for a short time. Buick is requiring me to pay for the repair of something that has been recalled on other automobiles of the same make and model by taking it to a dealer where the new part is only available. The dealership is quite expensive compare to my regular auto repair place. I feel that the buick company is acting inappropriately in only covering specific vin numbers of lacrosse from 2006.'
Low beam headlights go out, sometimes they will not come back on until car ignition is turned off and back on sometimes they don't come back on at all, very dangerous, gm has a recall but they say my vin number is not covered, i have talked to local dealer as well as general motors concerning this issue with no positive response. It appears this issue will be just like the key switch issue, people will have to die before anything is done.
My husband had had a blood transfusion at the hospital and it was after when we started to leave, i went to the parking lot and got the car to pick him up.it was after dark and my lights would not come on when i tried to turn them as i usually did after dark.i drove to the er discharge door with no lights.while being assisted by a young man also there, we found we could not use anything but high beams.to me, this is dangerous, but we do not use the car much at night, we have dealt with it so far, but hate using it this way.i have seen that other people, online, have the same problem.
Dash lights will not come on when starting the car. This happens on occasion (about 2 times per month). It is impossible to determine when this happens. The dash lights may come on from five minutes to an hour after the car is started. This mostly happens when the car is first started. On several occasions it has done out while driving. Gm has offered a diagnoses of the problem but this would only be beneficial if they were off and stayed off when i would go to a dealer. I have tried this any the lights always come back on before i arrive. My neighbor has a buick the same year as mine and his does the same thing. The dealer refuses to find the problem and says it is suppose to work that way. They are wrong on this problem. When the lights go out you can not see anything in the dash lighted area.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed on several occasions. As a result, the high beams or the fog lights were activated when the failure occurred. The contact mentioned that the failure was progressing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
I noticed one day when i was driving my lights would not come on just the high beam works but not the low beam so i have to be home before dark because i can not use my lights i know it should be recalled and i should not have to pay for it.
2006 buick lacrosse.consumer writes in regards to vehicle headlights malfunction recall issues.the consumer was involved in accident. She stated she lost total vision and rear ended another vehicle.no one could give her answers as to why she suddenly lost. It wasn't until the consumer received a recall notice regarding an issue with the headlights, that she realized the problem was not with her eyes, but with the headlights going out.the consumer referenced recall # 14v755000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam, high beam, day time running lamps, and emergency/hazard lighting failed to function intermittently. The failure occurred more than twice. The contact was uncertain if the lights would operate properly during the evening hours. John jones auto group corydon (1735 gardner ln nw, corydon, in 47112, (812) 722-4146) indicated that the vehicle was not included in a manufacturer recall and had not scheduled an appointment to diagnose the failure and repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
Our headlights/daytime running lights just quit working as we were driving.we were able to safely pull over and use the high beams.this has been an issue for over a year now. Sometimes the regular headlights work and sometimes they don't. All other lights work fine so we have been intermittently driving with just high beams only.we were excited to find out that this issue has been recalled on our make and model and year until we later found out that our vin number was not affected.i find his is very strange!!!it sure seems like it was affected to me!!!i called gm recall help line and there is apparently nothing i can do about this.i would think safety would be a concern for your customers.i would also think you would like to know if other vehicles were affected.i would like further research on additional vehicles as it is obvious that other vehicles have been affected.please follow up with me regarding this issue.
While driving, the low beams will randomly turn off. This is not provoked by bumps of any kind, they just turn off during random times. They have turned off on highways, on a city street, at a stoplight, there is no connection to the times it stops working. The high beams continue to work, and after a few minutes the low beams start to work again. This becomes problematic during night driving, especially in towns, when it is raining, and when it is foggy.
Low-beam headlamps turned off while vehicle was running. High-beam lights still functional. While driving, my headlights would suddenly turn off without warning, and i'd have to use my high-beams. After a few seconds, they would come back on. This happened a few times, but now the low-beams don't come on at all. There is a recall for this issue, but my vin isn't included for some reason.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving a approximately 35 mph, the low beam headlights suddenly shut off and failed to operate. The contact indicated that the low beam headlights later began to operate as normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that they experienced the same failures listed in nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting), but the vin was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the high beam lights failed completely. In addition, the interior lights also failed to illuminate. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the vehicle would not be included in the recall. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 54,000.
Intermittent problem with headlamps going dark while driving at night forcing me to use my high beams. Daytime running lights appear to work although i wouldn't necessarily notice if they go dark during the day. I understand gm has a recall for this problem and want to know if my vehicle qualifies. I have not received any recall notice from gm although i read they have started to send notices out in may 2016.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beams failed several times. The vehicle was repaired on two occasions but it was unknown which part was replaced. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting) and shortly after the dealers repair, the low beams had continued to fail. The recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
My front headlamp low-beam keep burning out ...was suppose to be repaired by re=call...have replaced lamp and wireing 4 more times since dealears fix
The hdm module failed leaving no low beams while driving in a rural area at night. Vin was not covered by the recall allowing buick to ignore the problem and leave the owner to pay.
I was driving early in the morning to work and had my light switch on auto and my headlights just randomly shut off then 10 mins later came back on. It does this intermittently since and it's a major problem i have children in my vehicle and it's very dangerous. When the lights go out my brights still work and all interior lights work how ever the headlights do not work then come back on after a short while i also smell a burning smell by the headlights.
Started off low beam head lights would fade in and out then one day i had no low beam head lights at all every shop i take this car to no one has a clue why my low beam lights want work auto or manual. . high beam lights are ok and i have no other electrical problems.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the low beam headlamp failed to illuminate. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting); however, the recall part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.updated 11/25/15*ljthe consumer stated the low beams randomly shut off over the last two years. Within the last month,they shut off completely and they no longer work.updated 01/29/16.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the low beam headlights failed without warning. The contact mentioned that the high beams were required in order to view the roadway when the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 54,765.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed without warning. As a result, the contact had to activate the high beams in order to drive at night. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 108,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the low beams headlights failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 ( exterior lighting). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.
I had to be to work by 6:00 am on the date of the incident. I entered my vehicle at 5:30 to leave and discovered upon ignition that the low beam headlamps were out of service. After checking the fuses under the hood and finding no issues, i was forced to make my 20 minute/9 mile drive using the high beams for visibility (with no daylight). The low beam headlamps remain out of service. (note: low beam bulbs were replaced approximately two months ago).
I was driving on the highway at night and the low beam lights went out.this was a terrifying experience as i was on a major city expressway.shortly after this incident the lower beam lights were operable. I am concerned that this will happen again.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 55 mph, both headlights failed. The bright lights eventually illuminated; however, the low beam lights remained off. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Every time i get in the car the lights won't stay on. I change the bulbs and it still doing the same thing. The electrical system ignition is acting up to.
While driving through town during the early evening my headlights shut off.i pulled over to the side of the road to determine my options.i tried using the switch (instead of the automatic headlights) to force he headlights to turn on.that did not work.i began to head back toward home to try to determine what went wrong with my car.while driving back home (within a mile of the headlights turning off) my headlights turned back on.about a block or two later the headlights turned off again.another block or two and the headlights turned back on.i drove to get some dinner and while waiting at the drive-thru the headlights again turned off.a minute or two later the headlights turned back on and stayed on for the drive back home.i wound up driving approximately three miles without knowing if my headlights would stay on or off or if i was in danger of a car fire.i wound up replacing the hdm module.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 70 mph, the low beam headlights burned out and the instrument cluster became very dim without warning. The failure recurred on five occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diadgnosed that the electrical system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Beginning to drive home at night and discovered that headlamps were not illuminated.stopped car to verify that headlamps were not working.found that high beams would work but not low beams.tried resetting auto headlamps without success.was able to drive home with high beams. Once home tried resetting auto headlamps again - no success.not likely that both headlamps went out at same time but checked bulbs and fuses for low beam headlamps - all good.have seen reports that hdm for 2006 lacrosse fails and has a recall but my vin is not included in recall on nhtsa site.
Twice now, my headlights will not illuminate. The first time it rectified itself. This time it has not rectified. The problem occurred when i manually turned off the headlights. I put the car in drive and manually turned them back on and nothing happened. Running lights and high beams do function (14v755000) but i am irritating a lot of drivers with the high beams on. What can i do until this recalled part is available? i have tried to get it serviced at my gm dealer but they have no recall information. So my guess the going to charge me hourly to diagnose a problem that they probably already know about.
Low beam headlights stopped working while driving on a city street. This vehicle is not included in the safety recall for this year model. Fuses andbulb were checked and confirmed to be good.. Hdm module was replaced but did not rectify problem. While investigating recalls i found several other complaints from other owners that were not included in the recall but had a problem that fits the description of this year and model which were included in the original recall. My vehicle has 55884 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while reversing out of a driveway, the running lights and headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the headlight module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 01/28/15*lj updated 10/7/2015
It started when driving along and the low beam headlights would go out, the only way i had any lights at all is on high beam, and i would click back on low beam after i pulled over and the low lights would come back on. This happened a few times and now i have no low beam lights at all only high beam. I have called a local dealership that has fixed the car several times before with electrical issues because the dealer i bought it from has gone out of business. And they said it is no longer under warranty and will cost be approximately $400-$700 which i do not have and i also see other complaints on this web site for the same thing. So tell me why isn't their a recall. This car is absolutely a hazard to have on the roads. She has almost gotten me & my family killed several times, from losing power to the headlights going out on very dark roads i have written a letter to gm before, i guess they wont do anything until someone or their family is killed.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving various speeds at night, the front low beams failed. The contact was able to engage the high beams. The vehicle was not diagnosed repaired. The contact previously received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting); however, the part for recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 70,100.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the head lights failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the relay switch burned out the panel box. The failure mileage and current mileages were 121,000.
Vehicles low beam lights went out for no reason both at the same time. Worked an hour before and just quit. High beams will work. Read many complaints on the same thing while looking for solutions
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the headlights failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlamp driver module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the contact stated that it was only a temporary repair. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). However, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.updated 03/16/16*ljupdated 04/05/16.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting); however, the parts for the repair were not available. The contact felt that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving at various speeds at night, the front low beam headlights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlamps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 111,229.
2006 buick lacrosse.consumer writes in regards to instrument panel warning airbag light malfunction.the consumer also stated the headlamp driver module was not operating properly and needed to be replaced. The consumer received a recall notice after she paid for the repairs. Updated 09/23/15.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed to turn on. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was experiencing the same failure listed under nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting) however, the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Whiledriving at night the low beams turn off without warning. This has happened on the interstate and surface streets
2006 buick lacrosse.consumer writes in regards to defective head lamp driver module recall part issues.the consumer stated he received a recall letter regarding the headlamp. The letter stated a permanent fix was currently under development and he would be notified when the parts were available. The consumer stated the driver headlamp module failed. The module was replaced the next day with a similar part with the same defect.the consumer is still waiting for a permanent fix. Updated 12/21/15.
Headlights have a mind of their own. Only high beams work. My grandson noticed a recallhe called the local dealership. Was told that our vin number was notlisted.same model as thousands of others.. He replaced headlight module and both bulbsabout 70 dollars lost. This happened at night while going down road in heavy rain on 2 lane
The headlamps are developing a film (common w vehicles of this era to present) of which cannot be erased even with suggested solutions ( such as certain household compounds- toothpaste, furniture polish, etc.) i consider this a severe safety defect in manufacturing design. The car companies should be held responsible for designing basic auto safety elements that endure the life of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. When the vehicle was started, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was started. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting).;however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000. Ma09/25updated 12/4/2017
Both low beam headlights go out intermittently while driving.
Driving on back roads at night and both my head lights went out. Pulled over to try and get them back on or figure out the problem and couldn't. Had to drive with high beams on causing problems for other drivers and myself.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph with the high beam headlights activated, the low beam headlights failed to work. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000. Ma 10/5the dealer replaced the relay. Updated 04/07/16.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the headlights shorted intermittently for the low beams and the contact had to apply the high beams as an interim repair. As the failure progressed, the low beams would illuminate and then shorted with no warning. Months later, the low beams failed to work entirely. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer who stated that the part was not available to repair according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). The contact was also waiting for the part to become available to perform the repair for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was unable to provide a reasonable timeframe to schedule the two recall repairs. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that after the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start as the security warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. In addition, the contact stated that the headlights failed to operate without warning intermittently. The contact replaced the head lamp driver module twice; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicles door locks activated independently. Additionally, the headlights turn on and off simultaneously whether the vehicle was stopped or being driven. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or a mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of this failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beams shorted intermittently and the failure was progressing. The contact was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) but was unable to determine when the part and remedy would become available. The contact was waiting for a recall notice, the parts and the remedy to repair the vehicle for several months. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage and vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/11/16*ljupdated 05/16/16.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the headlights on the vehicle became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/10/16*ljthe consumer stated the power steering failed while driving 70 mph on the freeway. The consumer was informed the mechanical coupling between the power steering pump and high pressure line had disintegrated. There was no flexible fitting utilizing a hose on the line.the poor application left no way to allow the line to absorb the constant vibration created by bolting the pump to the engine and the line to the frame. Updated 07/18/16. The consumer stated the driver module was replaced as a temporary fix.updated 08/03/16.
Both low beam headlights fail to operate at any time. Fuses and bulbs are good. The hdm module is suspected to be defective. Gm recall #14291 and nhtsa campaign 15v519000 may be applicable.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). The part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.updated 06/29/16*ljthe consumer stated the headlamp was replaced on june 2, 2016. Updated 06/30/16.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated was driving approximately 50 mph when the automatic headlights failed. He then switched to manual yet the headlights did not illuminate. The lights headlights illuminated once the contact engaged the high beam lights. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer could not determine the cause of the failure. The dealer then advised installing a new sensor. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The current and failure mileage was approximately 46,400.updated 12/30/10. *ljthe consumer stated the dealer replaced the sensor and there have been no further problems. Updated 01/04/11
The contact owned a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving 35 mph, the head lamp lights shut off intermittently. The contact lost visibility and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact sustained a concussion and another person sustained seat belt bruising which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) . The failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 3/24/15 updated (/26?2017
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed to work on several occasions. As a result, the contact had to turn on the high beams or the fog lights each time the failure occurred. The contact indicated that the failure was progressing. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that smoke started to emit from the front of the vehicle while parked. As a result, the contact stated that the head lamp module box melted. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the head lamp driver module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. Upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light would illuminate intermittently. The contact also stated that the headlights and instrument panel lights would fail intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. Ma 08/13/15
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse.while turning the vehicle at 10 mph, the headlights dimmed when the turn signals were engaged.the contact did not know if the rest of the exterior lights also failed.he waited approximately 15-20 seconds before the headlights illuminated again.he turned the vehicle again and the headlights failed.the contact pulled the vehicle over and waited once more for the lights to illuminate.once the lights activated again, he drove all the way home without using his turn signals.he took the vehicle to the dealer and they attempted to repair the vehicle, but was unsuccessful.there had been no other occurrences since the recent failure.the current mileage was approximately 16,600 and failure mileage was approximately 16,400. Updated 07/09/08
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact experienced an intermittent failure with the low beam headlights for the past year. The contact had to drive with the high beam headlights at night. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and took the vehicle to a local dealer. The dealer diagnosed that there was a defective headlight module and stated that the vin was not included in the hdm recall. The failure mileage was 77,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving at any speed, the low beam headlights failed. The contact stated that the relay switch was replaced on several occasions, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the relay switch needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while reversing out of a driveway, the running lights and headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the headlight module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 01/28/15*lj updated 10/7/2015
The shift linkage tube crosses over the fuel line at the top of the engine. When shifting out of park, the tube moves. The movement of this tube is abrading the the insulation on this fuel line.
Lights keep going off and on and air bag light is on and transmission problems
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that they experienced the same failures listed in nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting), but the vin was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the high beam lights failed completely. In addition, the interior lights also failed to illuminate. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the vehicle would not be included in the recall. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was 54,000.
I went to the parking garage after work, and had difficult getting into my vehicle.the remote did not work.when i put the key in the lock, it would turn but not unlock the door.after about 15 minutes, i finally got into my car.i picked my sister up and went to the restaurant.i was unable to get out of the car.i tried the remote, the inside release and pulling on the lock.i finally got it to release.then i had problems closing the door.we got it shut but when we came back from the restaurant it was open.i dropped my sister off and drove the mile home,the door again would not open nor would the passenger door open.i am claustrophobic and became very upset.i went back to my sister's and got the door open .we left it ajar, and when i got home it still would not open.after about another 15 minutes, i finally got it to release.then next day when my husband took the car over to the dealers, he could not get the door to open.he was able to get the passenger door open and climbed out that way.i can understand the electronics malfunctioning, but not the manual system.i really feel this is a safety hazard.i just got off the chat line with general motors and received no satisfaction or resolution.it was $300 to have the driver door lock actuator replaced/repaired.i still have no explanation as to why the manual system did not work..
Automatic door locks work sporadically on all doors. They seem to lock when the car is in drive, but will not unlock when shifted to park or when you push the power unlock button. A related problem with the front and rear driver side door where the door will not open from inside or outside. Replaced the cable in the front driver side that was corroded, now experiencing the same problem with the rear driver side. I don't want to spend $200 to replace another cable. If i pound the inside of the door just right and in the right spot, i can get it to open. The lock mechanism is not opening all the doors - i have been stuck inside the car a couple of times where i needed to crawl out of the passenger side before i fixed the drivers door.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse cxl (na). The contact attempted to unlock the vehicle to enter by using the key fob when he noticed that the door remained locked. Eventually, he was able to get in. He then drove about 100 feet and attempted to exit the vehicle and noticed that the both front driver and passenger side doors remained locked. The contact was forced to exit the vehicle by climbing into the back seat and exiting from the rear passenger door. Both the dealer and manufacturer were unable to duplicate the failure. However, they replaced the driver side mechanisms but did not have the parts to repair the passenger side and the contact was awaiting the parts to arrive. The current and failure mileages were 66,000. Updated 3/7/11 updated 04/22/11
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact started the vehicle and stated that the gear lever failed to completely engage into the drive position. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer stated that both shifter cables needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,800.
The shift linkage tube crosses over the fuel line at the top of the engine. When shifting out of park, the tube moves. The movement of this tube is abrading the the insulation on this fuel line.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving 30 mph, the front driver side wheel began to make an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the lug nuts and the control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. In addition, while at a stop and attempting to make a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The abs and electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained back, right arm, and right leg injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body repair center for body repairs, but was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. After the vehicle was repaired for the crash, the gear shifter was shifted into the drive position and the vehicle began to roll backwards. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign numbers: 06v417000 (air bags) and 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 100,000. The vin was unavailable.
While turning corners, car jerks forward and wheels seemingly stick to ground and squeal. This also happens when stopping at red lights and trying to accelerate or when accelerating when on a hill or incline. I've have gotten several different answers about what this could be but nothing definitive. Was told make a transmission issue, or something to do with the 4th clutch piston and friction plates. Also when driving car is able to be moved into different gears, gear box should not move when car has already been placed into the appropriate gear (p, r, d, 3, 2, 1). There has also been issues w/ those sitting in the passenger seat and the light does not display showing that it recognizes a body in the seat and the airbag has been activated. Checked w/ gm no known recalls for any of this issues but they are all potentially hazardous.
On my 2006 buick lacrosse, at about 48k miles there was a loud clicking noise from under the hood.....luckily i was still under warranty because it was a cracked flywheel (flex plate)......i go on my happy way and about 10 months later i have the same problem....and since i am over the mileage portion of the part warranty, gm refused to cover it 100%......ok, i realize its technically out of warranty, but there is nothing that i can do to that car to cause the flywheel to crack...something is making this happen and gm refuses to refund me.i spent hours and hours on the phone with gm....
2006 buick lacrosse. Consumer states injury and accident due to a mechanical anomaly stating vehicle reversed on its own.the consumer stated she put the gear in park, opened the door and left it open while she walked approximately eight steps.as the consumer turned around, she saw the vehicle traveling backwards and ran to stop it. Soon, the vehicle was in themiddle of the street and she realized she couldn't get in the vehicle, but at that point the door apparently hit the consumer and knocked her to the pavement. The injury resulted in a concussion which eventuallyrequired brain surgery to remove a hematoma.
The contact owns 2006 buick lacrosse cx. While the vehicle was parked on an incline, the contact started the ignition and the gear selector failed to shift into reverse or drive. After numerous attempts, the contact was able to shift into drive. The contact stated that the failure would only occur while parked on an incline. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed him that the transmission failure was a common issue. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000. Updated 03/29/11updated 05/05/11
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving 40 mph and also while in park, the front passenger side air bag and seat belt warning lights illuminated intermittently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,530. ....updated 08/29/16 updated 08/31/16.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving various speeds, the contact had to pump the brake pedal several times in order for the vehicle to stop. The abs and traction control warning indicators illuminated. Also, the instrument panel failed to remain illuminated in order for the contact to view necessary information while driving. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle received the aftermarket seat covering indicated in nhtsa campaign number: 06v417000 (air bags). The vehicle was not included in the recall for the covering to be replaced despite the manufacturer assuring them it was the same material used. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the hub needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle had not received a second repair for the abs and instrument panel. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
Steering knuckle- was replaced once years ago under warranty but is now starting to make noise again consistently worse for the last 1-2 years.for months now, we've noticed that occasionally the car will act weird. The throttle will be less responsive and it will almost act like it's missing on a couple cylinders or so, but it has never set a code for it.the shift points are raised and you have to drastically give it more throttle to get the car to accelerate, but when it does, it kinda like surges and then it shifts harder. Once it is in road gear and cruising, the car surges while at a constant speed, it can be felt that the car surges and doesn't remain totally smooth and consistent like it should. An engine restart usually stops it for that time. We have the same sporadic problem and have had for years on our '98 olds eighty-eight with a 3800 engine also. Both cars are now doing the exact same thing occasionally, are 8 model years apart, both have the 3800 engine but one is a series ii engine and the other is a series iii. We just noticed the past few months that the car is starting to make front end noises like the front stabilizer bar is broke, so i looked at it recently and noticed that the left side of it where it connects to the lower control arm is stress fractured in half.
I have had problems with my abs and traction control,i contacted gm on the matter and they told me they dont cover the braking system,i do consider this to be a safety hasserd,as my brake pedal jumps when i apply the brakes,id like to get satisfaction on this issue.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving various speeds, the contact had to pump the brake pedal several times in order for the vehicle to stop. The abs and traction control warning indicators illuminated. Also, the instrument panel failed to remain illuminated in order for the contact to view necessary information while driving. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle received the aftermarket seat covering indicated in nhtsa campaign number: 06v417000 (air bags). The vehicle was not included in the recall for the covering to be replaced despite the manufacturer assuring them it was the same material used. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the hub needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle had not received a second repair for the abs and instrument panel. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving 30 mph, the front driver side wheel began to make an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the lug nuts and the control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. In addition, while at a stop and attempting to make a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The abs and electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained back, right arm, and right leg injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body repair center for body repairs, but was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. After the vehicle was repaired for the crash, the gear shifter was shifted into the drive position and the vehicle began to roll backwards. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign numbers: 06v417000 (air bags) and 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 100,000. The vin was unavailable.
For years, the car has had "electrical gremlins". There might be times we drive it and nothing happens out of the ordinary except the ses light is on because of the top listed problem, but then there are times (more times than not) that just the car moving, sometimes when hitting a bump, sometimes worse when raining/wet roads that the dinger will go off and the dash will reset and will say ?service brake system? along with a few of the dash lights lighting up for a few seconds with the message. Sometimes when it happens then it will also say ?traction control off? which might say it for just a few seconds and there have been times it said it until i shut the car off and restarted it. There have also been times that the red abs light has stayed illuminated on the dash after this happens. Sometimes this might happen ?service brake system? only like once on an outing, but then there's times that it can occur 5 times in 20 seconds . It has no set schedule. The problem with it also, is that if you have the brakes applied when it does this, then the brake pedal starts pulsing and goes further to the floor and the braking capability of the car is lessened. My wife and i have had a few close accidents because of this! and like usual, the dealership has told us everytime we've called them that if we bring it in, they can diagnose it on our dime because of no warranty even though it was doing it while under the warranty period, we just didn't get them called in time because i thought the warranty was already over but it wasn't yet.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 45 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but became stiff and caused a delay in stopping distance. In addition, the abs, traction control, and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the cause failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The vin was not provided.
Steering is almost impossible to turn at low speeds such as turning into a parking space. Occurs all the time. Applying the brake may play a part.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the brakes were depressed and failed to respond as the traction control and the abs warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled and was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs and traction control failed. The vehicle was repaired and the failure persisted. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 210,000.
Collision resulted when brakes apparently failed.inspection showed that the brake pedal had separated from the pushrod.
A certified mechanic inspected my 2006 buick lacrosse lx.he said that complete tie rod assembly was "worn out", and needed to be replaced.this should not be happening with a vehicle with 80,000 miles on it!
Steering knuckle- was replaced once years ago under warranty but is now starting to make noise again consistently worse for the last 1-2 years.for months now, we've noticed that occasionally the car will act weird. The throttle will be less responsive and it will almost act like it's missing on a couple cylinders or so, but it has never set a code for it.the shift points are raised and you have to drastically give it more throttle to get the car to accelerate, but when it does, it kinda like surges and then it shifts harder. Once it is in road gear and cruising, the car surges while at a constant speed, it can be felt that the car surges and doesn't remain totally smooth and consistent like it should. An engine restart usually stops it for that time. We have the same sporadic problem and have had for years on our '98 olds eighty-eight with a 3800 engine also. Both cars are now doing the exact same thing occasionally, are 8 model years apart, both have the 3800 engine but one is a series ii engine and the other is a series iii. We just noticed the past few months that the car is starting to make front end noises like the front stabilizer bar is broke, so i looked at it recently and noticed that the left side of it where it connects to the lower control arm is stress fractured in half.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the power control function for the doors failed to work. The contact was not able to unlock the doors from the inside or the outside of the vehicle. The failure was progressing to the point that all four doors failed to open and the key fob was malfunctioning. In addition, the driver's side seat was not able to adjust and the steering wheel was making a loud clicking noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was not notified but was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) and the dealer stated that the part needed was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
I have a 2006 lacrosse with 28,000 miles - there was a recall for the ignition switch that was repaired a few months earlier; then there was a whining noise with the steering - had to have the steering gear replaced; at the same time, the module/coil went bad.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for brake pads replacement; the technician stated that the front sway bar, which connected both wheels of the steering, was cracked and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 129,000.updated 05/25/18
No power steering present when making left turns and power steering fluid keeps getting low. It mus be topped off every week..
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the headlights on the vehicle became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/10/16*ljthe consumer stated the power steering failed while driving 70 mph on the freeway. The consumer was informed the mechanical coupling between the power steering pump and high pressure line had disintegrated. There was no flexible fitting utilizing a hose on the line.the poor application left no way to allow the line to absorb the constant vibration created by bolting the pump to the engine and the line to the frame. Updated 07/18/16. The consumer stated the driver module was replaced as a temporary fix.updated 08/03/16.
Steering wheel column squeaks on every turn.it sounds like a tire squeal. Like rubber rubbing on something.noticed it beginning of the year and it continues to get worse.happens all the time.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 5 mph the steering intermediate shaft broke. He stated that he had no control of the vehicle. He engaged the brakes and crashed into a curb.the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer.the dealer advised him that the steering intermediate shaft and sir coil had broken on the vehicle. The dealer replaced the intermediate shaft, sir coil and realigned the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 40,500 and the current mileage was 41,314.
It has been determined by a certified mechanic that the cars rack and pinion assembly on the front suspension, is faulty.
I have just recently become buick owner i needed a nice dependable car for work.i have not had the car month yet and there's a problem with the steering.i have had to put in power steering fluid every other day because its ran out. My dad and i have tried everything, because i can't afford to replace a entire rack and pinion system and my warranty just like many others doesn't cover this part.gm needs to think really hard about recalling the cars that have this issue or maybe all the owners should go to the local media about the issue.we all know that big corporations hate bad press!!
We bought this car from a private party in oct. Of 2013. We have noticed a sound when we turn the steering wheel. Sounds like something isn't right in the steering column. Has there been a problem with the steering with these cars? we tried steering wheel fluid but it made no difference.
Gm 2006 buick lacrosse with front end problem**ccthe consumer stated after the mileage was increased on the vehicle, the tires wore prematurely and the shimmy or vibration became worse.the consumer stated the vibration was so severe, that she also shakes while driving the vehicle. Steering control has become a safety hazard and the vehicle will float on curves and on flat straight highways.the tires have been replaced several times to no avail. The consumer stated a total of 16 tires had been ordered for the vehicle.
The vehicle makes a rubbing noise when turning the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving at any speed. The air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. In addition, while driving at any speed and making a right or left turn, the steering wheel made a loud knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the power steering pump had a leak and was replaced. The failure recurred. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09e005000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.updated 06/14/16*lj
The steering is tight, hard to turn the front wheels. It makes a whining & grinding noise when turning. It sounds like it's rubbing against something in the steering column.i've had it to 3 mech's, plus i called buick. They all said they didn't know what the problem was. It seems this is a problem with many 2006 lacross' .this happens from 0 to60 mph
I can hear a strange noise in the steering column when i turn the steering wheel. I am not going fast. It seems to make this noise at the slightest turn. I see where you are having problems with this. Please tell me what i am to do to get this fixed please. Thanks, [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Makingclunk type noise from the upper intermediate steering shaft while turning the steering wheel. This started to happen from the 1st year of ownership, but it was only during the winter months and the frequency was very rare (1 or two times).recently it started to happen all the time.looked up the internet and appears that many people are having the same problem.contacted buick and reported the problem.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving 10 mph, the steering column locked and made an abnormal humming sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering reservoir was depleted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to lack of part availabilitythe manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.updated 06/02/17*lj
My 2006 buick lacrosse has a squealing , moaning noise, coming from the steering column, for 2 yrs now. This is happening more & more, very hard to steer.what will happen when i can't steer it any longer , a badaccident.i've had it looked at 4 times, no one can tell me what is wrong with it. Upon looking at the other complaints, on-line, i see it could be the steering box, line, or r & p. Why hasn't gm recalled this problem, since they know about it?
Steering problems,
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse.while driving 5 mph there was a grinding noise when attempting to make a turn.the noise got progressively worse throughout the day. The dealer lubricated the steering.the dealer stated that the grinding noise was due to the steering shaft. The weather conditions were not a factor.the grinding noise recurred within 4 months.the current and failure mileage was 11,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while turning, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the rack and pinion and motor mounts were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,446 and the current mileage was 127,289.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicles door locks activated independently. Additionally, the headlights turn on and off simultaneously whether the vehicle was stopped or being driven. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or a mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of this failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
I purchased this vehicle a year ago with 66,100 miles. One previous owner. The passenger side rear door would not open. It's still inoperable. I do not know when the door stopped working, just that it was prior to 66,100 miles. It has made the vehicle un-safe to exit from the rear seat when parked street-side.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The vehicle was associated with the recall as of july 14, 2014. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that where was a large crack over the passenger side dashboard air bag cover; however, the vehicle was not inspected to see if the failure was air bag related. The failure mileage was 69,000.
Trapped inside of 2006 lacrosse with a door lock that would not open.dealer could not replicate the problem nor fix it.gm executive offices claim the door lock is a wear item.it is unacceptable for a door lock to trap a person inside a car that has 83,000 miles and 9 years old.enough such occurrences are discussed on various sites on the internet.this combined with a faulty passenger seat airbag sensor and executive managament's lack of concern is enough to stay away from all gm products.
It has been determined by a certified mechanic that the cars rack and pinion assembly on the front suspension, is faulty.
Gm 2006 buick lacrosse with front end problem**ccthe consumer stated after the mileage was increased on the vehicle, the tires wore prematurely and the shimmy or vibration became worse.the consumer stated the vibration was so severe, that she also shakes while driving the vehicle. Steering control has become a safety hazard and the vehicle will float on curves and on flat straight highways.the tires have been replaced several times to no avail. The consumer stated a total of 16 tires had been ordered for the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse.while driving 35 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to vibrate and veer to the left.the dealer was unable to adjust the front end, however, they installed spacers and shims to eliminate the failure.nevertheless, the failure has recurred.as of july 3, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired.the current mileage is 18,000 and failure mileage was 100.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for maintenance, it was diagnosed that the front end sway bar was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 11/19/15*lj the consumer stated six (6) phone calls were made to the dealer who advised there was no resolution.updated 2/3/2016updated 11/14/2017
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse.while driving 5 mph there was a grinding noise when attempting to make a turn.the noise got progressively worse throughout the day. The dealer lubricated the steering.the dealer stated that the grinding noise was due to the steering shaft. The weather conditions were not a factor.the grinding noise recurred within 4 months.the current and failure mileage was 11,000.
The stabilizer bar broke and the drivers side wheel had 2 lug bolts break and all the lothers lug nuts spun off. Thank the lord that the wheel did not come off. I called the buick dealership and they want $259.00 for the stabilizer bar that's if i diy the stabilizer bar. Why if you know about this problem. Have you not done anything to fix this problem? this differently a safety issue,
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic, who discovered that the front stabilizer bar had cracked on each end where the bolts were located. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,890.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while examining the vehicle, he noticed that the sway bar was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving 30 mph, the front driver side wheel began to make an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the lug nuts and the control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. In addition, while at a stop and attempting to make a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The abs and electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained back, right arm, and right leg injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body repair center for body repairs, but was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. After the vehicle was repaired for the crash, the gear shifter was shifted into the drive position and the vehicle began to roll backwards. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign numbers: 06v417000 (air bags) and 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 100,000. The vin was unavailable.
A certified mechanic inspected my 2006 buick lacrosse lx.he said that complete tie rod assembly was "worn out", and needed to be replaced.this should not be happening with a vehicle with 80,000 miles on it!
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, he heard a click near the front driver's side tire. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the hubcap was rubbing against the valve stem, wearing the rubber down to the metal. The contact also noticed that the other tires exhibited the same defect. The vehicle was not take to the dealer for inspection and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 11/19/13*ljall four of the valve stems were worn down to where the rubber was molded. The consumer replaced the tires.
I have had problems with my abs and traction control,i contacted gm on the matter and they told me they dont cover the braking system,i do consider this to be a safety hasserd,as my brake pedal jumps when i apply the brakes,id like to get satisfaction on this issue.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the brakes were depressed and failed to respond as the traction control and the abs warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled and was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the abs and traction control failed. The vehicle was repaired and the failure persisted. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 210,000.
In august, 2014 i received a notice of gm recall 14299, but they stated the parts were not currently available. In september i received a letter informing me that the parts were now available to repair my vehicle.when i called the dealership i was informed that they were getting the parts in only a few at a time and right now they didn't have any, but they took my name and number and said they would call me when they came in.i called again today (nov. 20, 2014) and was told that they had a list of around 400 and had only repaired around 30-40.they said they were calling according to the list and would call me when my name came up.why is it taking so long to get the parts if the repair only takes a few minutes.
Service anti theft starting disabled into buick service dept 5 times even after new anti theft module and bcm replaced still will not start gm and buick dealer no help.
My 2006 buick lacrosse has a center arm rest.the top of the arm rest lifts up to reveal a storage compartment, which contains storage slots for cd's.attached to the inside top of the arm rest is a foam pad, which i assume was put there to prevent the cd's from rattling and making noise.the problem is that when you are storing cd's and lift the top of the arm rest to get at the storage area, the cd's stick to the foam pad and get lifted out of the storage area.the result is cd's spilled all over the front passenger area.beside being a major pain in the neck, this can be very disconcerting to a driver, causing distraction - which can lead to accidents.i've contacted buick twice via their web site, and have not heard anything back from them.
I took a short trip earlier today and when i got home i was unable to open the driver side door.i have not had any problems with the locking or unlocking of this door before and no matter how many times i unlocked the door it remained locked and unable to be opened.the lock indicators showed that the door should have been unlocked but this was not the case.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle accelerated to approximately 45 mph. The contact had no control of the vehicle and it crashed into a snow bank. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained in the crash. The vehicle was able to be driven and taken to a local automobile repair shop to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.
Takata recall my gauges don't work can't tell how much gas i got or how fast i'm going or the temperature
I was atlocal get-go getting food then i drove to pick up my 2 kids and my cousins son along with an cousin. I picked the kids up in garfield and them drove to wilkinsburgh to drop my cousin and her son off . As we drove close to her home i turned on the defrost because the whole car got foggy. I parked and then a loud pop and the whole back glass was shattered and started to fall out.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (visibility); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I had to be to work by 6:00 am on the date of the incident. I entered my vehicle at 5:30 to leave and discovered upon ignition that the low beam headlamps were out of service. After checking the fuses under the hood and finding no issues, i was forced to make my 20 minute/9 mile drive using the high beams for visibility (with no daylight). The low beam headlamps remain out of service. (note: low beam bulbs were replaced approximately two months ago).
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse.after a freezing rain and snow storm, the contact's wife activated the rear window defroster.the defroster malfunctioned and failed to defrost the window.she was unable to see through her rear window.the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and they stated that the failure was due to a faulty connection.the failure has occurred ever since the vehicle was purchased.the current mileage was 34,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 03/11/08.*lj
About 8:30 pm, i was driving on the highway with my infant daughter, who was in a front facing carseat, my son, and my husband were passengers. It was raining outside and the windows started fogging. I turned on the rear defroster and about 30 seconds later, there was a loud bang! i thought someone threw something at my car or shot out the window. There is a block of window where the defroster is smashed out and the rest of the window was shattered!! it is evident that the rear defroster caused the window to shatter. I have contacted buick and found that there is only a 36,000 or 4 year bumper to bumper limited warranty. My car is a 2006 buick lacrosse with over 100,000 miles. I am outraged that this happened. There are no warning signs, no smells, no nothing to warn you that something like this could happen. If i wasn't alert, i could have crashed into a vehicle on the side of me. Thank god my baby wasn't in a rear facing carseat preventing glass from injuring her or my son. Now i have a shattered rear window on my only vehicle. I haven't full coverage insurance nor the money to replace the window. I would like to know if any other buicks have this problem and why i wouldn't be notified of this terrifying problem.
Dt*:the contact stated the side view mirrors, intermittently, show the illusion of venetian blinds.the dealership determined this was how the vehicle was manufactured.also, the windshield has large reflections of approaching vehicles. The contact was too nervous when getting into the vehicle. Wanted to have the money refunded since the contact refused to ridein the car.
Dt*:the contact stated the side view mirrors, intermittently, show the illusion of venetian blinds.the dealership determined this was how the vehicle was manufactured.also, the windshield has large reflections of approaching vehicles. The contact was too nervous when getting into the vehicle. Wanted to have the money refunded since the contact refused to ridein the car.
I was driving and heard a loud pop looked back and realized there was a hole in my rear windshield, pulled over to see what happened there was no brick rock or any other object in the back seat and noticed the windshield was blown outward and it was almost dead center of the windshield.
The stabilizer bar broke and the drivers side wheel had 2 lug bolts break and all the lothers lug nuts spun off. Thank the lord that the wheel did not come off. I called the buick dealership and they want $259.00 for the stabilizer bar that's if i diy the stabilizer bar. Why if you know about this problem. Have you not done anything to fix this problem? this differently a safety issue,
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving 30 mph, the front driver side wheel began to make an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the lug nuts and the control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. In addition, while at a stop and attempting to make a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The abs and electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained back, right arm, and right leg injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an auto body repair center for body repairs, but was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. After the vehicle was repaired for the crash, the gear shifter was shifted into the drive position and the vehicle began to roll backwards. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign numbers: 06v417000 (air bags) and 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 100,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, he heard a click near the front driver's side tire. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the hubcap was rubbing against the valve stem, wearing the rubber down to the metal. The contact also noticed that the other tires exhibited the same defect. The vehicle was not take to the dealer for inspection and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 11/19/13*ljall four of the valve stems were worn down to where the rubber was molded. The consumer replaced the tires.
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