Model year record

2005 Buick Lacrosse

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 419 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V519000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component: Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected: 429,170
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-08-14
Owners notified: 2016-05-17

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.

Safety risk

Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V355000

Electrical system: ignition

Component: Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected: 3,141,731
Reported to NHTSA: 2014-06-23
Owners notified: 2014-09-23

Defect description

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Safety risk

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V417000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 794
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-10-31
Owners notified: 2006-11-06

Defect description

CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.

Safety risk

IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.

Manufacturer remedy

BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V156000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 61,594
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-04-20
Owners notified: 2005-04-26

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CLIP THAT SECURES THE BRAKE PUSHROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM PIN COULD HAVE BEEN BENT WHEN IT WAS INSTALLED. A BENT CLIP MAY COME OFF, ALLOWING THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUSHROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL.

Safety risk

PUSHING ON THE PEDAL WILL NOT APPLY THE BRAKES AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD BUSHING AND RETAINING CLIP AND, IF THE CLIP WAS MISSING, A NEW BRAKE PEDAL ARM ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Exterior lighting	75	91,000 mi
Electrical system	70	105,000 mi
Steering	48	41,000 mi
Air bags	27	89,600 mi
Service brakes	13	64,000 mi
Power train	12	73,000 mi
Suspension	11	57,130 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	8	35,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	7	35,435 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	7	2,000 mi
Structure	7	58 mi
Unknown or other	7	111,000 mi
Engine	6	107,159 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	6	10,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	6	5,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	6	30,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	5	19,622 mi
Tires	5	11,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	4	2,825 mi
Interior lighting	4	7,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	4	60,000 mi
Seats	4	31,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	4	3,868 mi
Structure: body	4	30,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	3	25,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	3	79,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	3	35,435 mi
Structure: body: door	3	40,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	3	1,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	3	115,793 mi
Air bags: frontal	2	56,784 mi
Electrical system: ignition	2	26,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	2	14,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	2	—
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	16,000 mi
Equipment	2	28,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	2	35,435 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	2	—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	2	79,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	2	28,000 mi
Steering: column	2	2,000 mi
Suspension: front	2	10,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	2	50 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	40 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	94 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	60,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk	1	35,435 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	95,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)	1	28,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	1	42,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	1	35,650 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	1	—
Power train: driveline	1	21,000 mi
Seat belts	1	182 mi
Service brakes, air	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module	1	28,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	500 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections	1	19,446 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars	1	125,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid	1	170 mi
Visibility	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	59,700 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	1	35,650 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	1	42,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	1	10,051 mi
Wheels	1	116,000 mi
Wheels: rim	1	30 mi

The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.