NHTSA — Exterior Lighting Problems

2006 Buick LaCrosse (Page 7 of 8)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
87,869 miles

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2006 Buick LaCrosse Owner Comments (Page 7 of 8)

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problem #25

Mar 022015

LaCrosse 8-cyl

  • miles

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

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.

- San Juan, PR, USA

problem #24

Nov 012013

LaCrosse

  • 89,000 miles
My lights go out and don't come back on. I have to drive with my high beams at night.

- Benson, AZ, USA

problem #23

Mar 052014

LaCrosse

  • miles
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.

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

problem #22

Jan 012015

LaCrosse

  • 89,000 miles

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

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.

- Key West, FL, USA

problem #21

Jan 072013

LaCrosse 6-cyl

  • 89,600 miles
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.

- Key West, FL, USA

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problem #20

Jun 152014

LaCrosse 6-cyl

  • miles
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

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #19

Jan 142015

LaCrosse

  • 116,000 miles

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

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.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #18

Jan 262015

LaCrosse

  • 184,000 miles
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.

- Mitchellville, IA, USA

problem #17

Aug 052014

LaCrosse

  • miles
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.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #16

Nov 062014

LaCrosse 6-cyl

  • miles
2006 Buick Lacrosse safety recall for key ring. The 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.

- Sheridan, MT, USA

problem #15

Dec 182014

LaCrosse 6-cyl

  • 70,000 miles

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

Vehicles headed lights turned off while driving. Bulb was just replaced that day. Several bulbs have been changed.

- Port St Lucie, FL, USA

problem #14

Dec 132014

LaCrosse

  • 68,000 miles
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.

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #13

Nov 282014

LaCrosse 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
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 updated 10/7/2015

- Angola, IN, USA

problem #12

Oct 152014

LaCrosse

  • 116,000 miles
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.

- Detriot, MI, USA

problem #11

Sep 062014

LaCrosse

  • 90,500 miles
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.

- New Cumberland, PA, USA

problem #10

Sep 122013

LaCrosse

  • 54,765 miles
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.

- Coco Beach , FL, USA

problem #9

Jul 162013

LaCrosse 6-cyl

  • 121,000 miles
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.

- Taunton, MA, USA

problem #8

Nov 192010

LaCrosse

  • 75,000 miles
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.

- Prattville , AL, USA

problem #7

Aug 102012

LaCrosse 6-cyl

  • 50,000 miles
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.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #6

May 112013

LaCrosse 6-cyl

  • 19,000 miles
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.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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