TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE F…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
NHTSA ODI #10725507
Mileage unknown · Jun 7, 2015
Exterior Lighting
MY HUSBAND HAD HAD A BLOOD TRANSFUSION AT THE HOSPITAL AND IT WAS AFTER WHEN WE STARTED TO LEAVE, I WENT TO THE PARKING LOT AND GOT THE CAR TO PICK HIM UP. IT WAS AFTER DARK AND MY LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THEM AS I USUALLY DID AFTER DARK. I DROVE TO THE ER DISCHARGE DOOR WITH NO LIGHTS. WHILE BEING ASSIS…
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MY HUSBAND HAD HAD A BLOOD TRANSFUSION AT THE HOSPITAL AND IT WAS AFTER WHEN WE STARTED TO LEAVE, I WENT TO THE PARKING LOT AND GOT THE CAR TO PICK HIM UP. IT WAS AFTER DARK AND MY LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON WHEN I TRIED TO TURN THEM AS I USUALLY DID AFTER DARK. I DROVE TO THE ER DISCHARGE DOOR WITH NO LIGHTS. WHILE BEING ASSISTED BY A YOUNG MAN ALSO THERE, WE FOUND WE COULD NOT USE ANYTHING BUT HIGH BEAMS. TO ME, THIS IS DANGEROUS, BUT WE DO NOT USE THE CAR MUCH AT NIGHT, WE HAVE DEALT WITH IT SO FAR, BUT HATE USING IT THIS WAY. I HAVE SEEN THAT OTHER PEOPLE, ONLINE, HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10723831
Mileage unknown · May 26, 2015
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT E…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #10721369
129,000 miles · May 18, 2015
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HDM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE V…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HDM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.
NHTSA ODI #10717173
Mileage unknown · May 11, 2015
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
2006 BUICK LACROSSE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HEAD LAMP DRIVER MODULE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED OPERATING ON THEIR OWN. THE CONSUMER STOPPED AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FUSE BOX. HE DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLE, BUT SMOKE WAS …
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2006 BUICK LACROSSE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO HEAD LAMP DRIVER MODULE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED OPERATING ON THEIR OWN. THE CONSUMER STOPPED AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FUSE BOX. HE DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLE, BUT SMOKE WAS STILL COMING OUT. HE REMOVED THE COVER FROM THE FUSE BOX AND A PART OF THE FUSE BOX HAD MELTED AND SMOKE CONTINUED TO COME OUT BUT AFTER A MINUTE IT STOPPED. THE WIPERS EXTENDED OVER THE WINDSHIELD AND WOULD NOT WORK EVEN WHEN THE BATTERY WAS RE-CONNECTED LATER. THE FUSE BOX AND WIRING HARNESS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB UPDATED 12/22/15.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10694551
70,134 miles · May 7, 2015
Exterior Lighting
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT AND THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS WENT OUT. THIS WAS A TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE AS I WAS ON A MAJOR CITY EXPRESSWAY. SHORTLY AFTER THIS INCIDENT THE LOWER BEAM LIGHTS WERE OPERABLE. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10715225
Mileage unknown · May 7, 2015
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 7/7/15*CN UPDATED 9/15/2015*JS
NHTSA ODI #10715222
170,000 miles · Apr 30, 2015
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) WAS RECEIVED IN NOVEMBER OF 2014. AFTER CONTACTING BOTH THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND NO ESTIMATED TIME FOR RECEIVING THE PARTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. UPDATED 6/11/15*CN UPDATED 10/11/2017*CN
NHTSA ODI #10713899
1,800,000 miles · Apr 23, 2015
Exterior Lighting
DRIVING ON BACK ROADS AT NIGHT AND BOTH MY HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT. PULLED OVER TO TRY AND GET THEM BACK ON OR FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM AND COULDN'T. HAD TO DRIVE WITH HIGH BEAMS ON CAUSING PROBLEMS FOR OTHER DRIVERS AND MYSELF. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10712404
103,000 miles · Apr 13, 2015
Exterior Lighting
I WAS DRIVING EARLY IN THE MORNING TO WORK AND HAD MY LIGHT SWITCH ON AUTO AND MY HEADLIGHTS JUST RANDOMLY SHUT OFF THEN 10 MINS LATER CAME BACK ON. IT DOES THIS INTERMITTENTLY SINCE AND IT'S A MAJOR PROBLEM I HAVE CHILDREN IN MY VEHICLE AND IT'S VERY DANGEROUS. WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MY BRIGHTS STILL WORK AND ALL INTERIOR LIGHT…
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I WAS DRIVING EARLY IN THE MORNING TO WORK AND HAD MY LIGHT SWITCH ON AUTO AND MY HEADLIGHTS JUST RANDOMLY SHUT OFF THEN 10 MINS LATER CAME BACK ON. IT DOES THIS INTERMITTENTLY SINCE AND IT'S A MAJOR PROBLEM I HAVE CHILDREN IN MY VEHICLE AND IT'S VERY DANGEROUS. WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MY BRIGHTS STILL WORK AND ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS WORK HOW EVER THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK THEN COME BACK ON AFTER A SHORT WHILE I ALSO SMELL A BURNING SMELL BY THE HEADLIGHTS. *TR
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.
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.
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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RQ17002 · Loss Of Headlights
Opened Apr 24, 2017 · Closed Mar 29, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:headlights
The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by General Motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicles concerning the headlights and the HDM that controls them.Under normal electrical load and environmental conditions, the HDM can overheat inside the Underhood Electrical Center (UEC). This can cause the module to fail and result in a simultaneous loss of both low beam headlights and both daytime running lights (DRLs), often with no warning or prior detectability to the driver. This failure can be intermittent or permanent. No other exterior lights are affected. High beams, turn signals, brake lights, and reverse lights are still operational.General Motors addressed this issue with 2 recalls (14V755 & 15V519) and a special coverage program (N172091910). In view of the recalls and special coverage program implemented by GM and the vehicle high beams continuing to operate, ODI has tentatively concluded that the actions taken by GM mitigate any unreasonable risk to safety posed by HDM failure in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, the investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.
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