IllustrationDT: CALLER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE BRAKES CLIP, AND HE WANTS TO COMPLAIN THAT HE CANNOT GET THE PARTS FROM ANYONE IN NEW YORK TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. ALSO CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK CORRECTLY. CALLED BUICK IN MICHIGAN, AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHETHER OR NOT IT WAS SUPPOSE TO ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE.*AK
2005 Buick Lacrosse
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Lacrosse years
Owner complaints for the 2005 Buick Lacrosse are substantially higher than the model-year median of 129.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
530–25K
3725–50K
4150–75K
3175–100K
46100–150K
16150K+
224 reports with mileage · 91 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Exterior Lighting. Review the 82 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 80 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 51 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports6 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
315 reportsTHE AIR BAG SENSOR FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT IS SHOWING, AIR BAG OFF. PASSENGER WEIGHS 90 LBS, AND THE SENSOR STILL READS THE SAME. THIS MEANS THAT FRONT PASSENGER DOES NOT HAVE AN AIR BAG. MANUFACTURER STATED THEY WILL TRY TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS GOING ON.*AK GENERAL MOTORS HAS AGREED TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE. *BF *NM
GOT RECALL LETTER ABOUT CLIP THAT SECURES THE BRAKE PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM PIN, COULD HAVE BEEN BEN. T WHEN IT WAS INSTALLED A BENT CLIP MAY HAVE COME OFF, ALLOWING THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. IF THIS HAPPENS THE BRAKE MAY NOT WORK AT ALL. TRIED TO GET IN CONTACT WITH THE FEDERAL TRAD…
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GOT RECALL LETTER ABOUT CLIP THAT SECURES THE BRAKE PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM PIN, COULD HAVE BEEN BEN. T WHEN IT WAS INSTALLED A BENT CLIP MAY HAVE COME OFF, ALLOWING THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. IF THIS HAPPENS THE BRAKE MAY NOT WORK AT ALL. TRIED TO GET IN CONTACT WITH THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, AND COULD NOT GET THROUGH. CALLED DEALER, AND THEY DIDN'T HAVE PART TO FIX PROBLEM YET. SHE WAS CONCERNED ABOUT DRIVING THE CAR BEFORE THE PART WAS REPLACED.*AK
RECEIEVED RECALL LETTER STATING THE BRAKE CLIP COULD HAVE BEEN BENT WHEN INSTALLED AND COULD ACAUSE PUSHROD TO SEPERATE FROM BRAKE PEDAL AND CAUSE A CRASH. CALLER IS CONCERNED ABOUT DRIVING THIS VEHICLE UNTIL PROBLEM IS FIXED.
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING THE BRAKES, HOWEVER THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS.
THE CONSUMER STATED BUICK SENT A LETTER ABOUT A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES BUT THE DEALER WILL NOT HAVE THE PARTS FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. IF YOU SEND THE LETTER, THEN SEND THE PARTS.
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL REGARDING A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES.
2005 BUICK LACROSSE THE GLARE FROM THE CHROME STRIP ON THE DASH IS BLINDING THE DRIVER. *MR (THE GLARE AFFECTED THE 1/2 INCH CHROME STRIP ACROSS THE DASH AND THE RECTANGULAR STRIP AROUND THE GEAR SELECTOR) THIS PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR WHEN THE SUN REFLECTS VERTICALLY OR OBLIQUELY THROUGH THE WINDOWS. THE GLARE CAUSED THE CONSU…
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2005 BUICK LACROSSE THE GLARE FROM THE CHROME STRIP ON THE DASH IS BLINDING THE DRIVER. *MR (THE GLARE AFFECTED THE 1/2 INCH CHROME STRIP ACROSS THE DASH AND THE RECTANGULAR STRIP AROUND THE GEAR SELECTOR) THIS PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR WHEN THE SUN REFLECTS VERTICALLY OR OBLIQUELY THROUGH THE WINDOWS. THE GLARE CAUSED THE CONSUMER HEADACHES. THE CONSUMER SUGGESTED THAT BUICK RECALL THIS PROBLEM AND REPLACE THE CONTROLS. *SC *JB
CONSUMER NOTICED A SOFT SPOT LOCATED ON THE VEHICLE TRUNK LID. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER TOOK CONSUMER TO INSPECT SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES WHICH HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT WAS THE NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THAT VEHICLE. *AK TRUNK LID MADE NOISE WHEN THE CONSUMER TOUCHED IT. THE CONSUMER…
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CONSUMER NOTICED A SOFT SPOT LOCATED ON THE VEHICLE TRUNK LID. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER TOOK CONSUMER TO INSPECT SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES WHICH HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT WAS THE NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THAT VEHICLE. *AK TRUNK LID MADE NOISE WHEN THE CONSUMER TOUCHED IT. THE CONSUMER WANTS MFG. TO CHECK CAR TO BE SURE IT'S SAFE IN CASE OF A REAR ENDED CRASH. *BF *NM
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED STEERING WHEELJERKED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Official recalls
415V519000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights
Aug 14, 2015
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
14V355000 · Electrical System:ignition
Jun 23, 2014
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
06V417000 · Air Bags:frontal
Oct 31, 2006
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
05V156000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Apr 20, 2005
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PUSHING ON THE PEDAL WILL NOT APPLY THE BRAKES AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.