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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 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.
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 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.
- Bothell, WA, USA
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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.
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.
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.
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
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. 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. 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 the 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 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.
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. 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.
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 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. 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 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 10/5 the dealer replaced the relay. Updated 04/07/16.
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- District Heights, MD, USA