NHTSA — Exterior Lighting: Headlights Problems

2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,253 miles

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2005 Buick LaCrosse lights problems

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2005 Buick LaCrosse Owner Comments

problem #8

Dec 202016

LaCrosse

  • 135,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the headlights did not illuminate when the vehicle was started. The contact stated that the failure was repaired per an unknown recall in October of 2016. An unknown dealer was contacted and stated that the failure was not recall related. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

- Elberton, GA, USA

problem #7

Aug 222015

LaCrosse

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the low-beam headlamps became inoperable without warning. The contact stated the failure recurred four times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V755000 (exterior lights) however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated 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 unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Odessa, TX, USA

problem #6

Oct 262014

LaCrosse 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed when driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the head lamp control module. The contact stated that the high beams were required in order to view the road when the failure occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000. Updated 3/12/15 updated 10/8/2015

- Lake Mary, FL, USA

problem #5

Dec 052007

LaCrosse

  • 62,973 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the headlight bulbs were burning prematurely. In addition, the contact mentioned that the lights in the instrument panel flickered sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the headlight bulbs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,973.

- Sequim , WA, USA

problem #4

Jun 022014

LaCrosse

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving, the low beam headlights shorted and turned off on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop. The technician diagnosed that the relay switch and wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

- Thompson, CT, USA

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problem #3

Sep 142010

LaCrosse 6-cyl

  • 107,450 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The driver was driving 25 mph when other drivers began to flash their lights at her. The vehicle was pulled over and the driver noticed the headlights were not working. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the relay within the electrical system failed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure has not recurred. The failure mileage was 107,450 and the current mileage was 107,650. Updated 01/06/11

- Ithaca, NY, USA

problem #2

Dec 102006

LaCrosse

  • 26,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse which was purchased on 10-14-2006. The headlights would work intermittently. The dealer made necessary repairs to the headlights by adding an unknown sensor, however a short occurred and the headlights have failed completely. The horn was also inoperable. She also stated that the water pump failed and was replaced by the dealer. All of the repairs were covered under her extended warranty plan. To date, no repairs have been made to the headlights to correct the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000 and the current was 78,000.

- Gilroy, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 212006

LaCrosse 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 7,600 miles
: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on a city street at night, upon engaging the high beam/dimmer switch, the headlights went out without warning. The headlights would not illuminate after several attempts. The headlights illuminated on their own after the vehicle was driven 2 miles to the contact's residence. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. Afterwards, the problem persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to await further inspection. The manufacturer was notified.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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