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2007 Buick Lacrosse

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2007 Buick Lacrosse do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 129.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

179 reports with mileage · 71 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 125 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 75 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

8 crash reports18 fire reports1 injury reports

What owners actually said

250 reports
83,525 miles · Oct 6, 2014
Exterior Lighting

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT NIGHT 65 MPH AND MY HEADLIGHTS AUTOMATICALLY WENT OFF. THEY WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. I DROVE WITH HIGH BEAMS UNTIL I COULD GET OFF AN EXIT. SAT THERE AND TRIED TO GET THEM ON...NO LUCK. FINALLY THEY CAME BACK ON AND 15 MINUTES LATER THEY WENT OFF AGAIN. I HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH MY HIGH BEAMS ON FOR …

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I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT NIGHT 65 MPH AND MY HEADLIGHTS AUTOMATICALLY WENT OFF. THEY WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. I DROVE WITH HIGH BEAMS UNTIL I COULD GET OFF AN EXIT. SAT THERE AND TRIED TO GET THEM ON...NO LUCK. FINALLY THEY CAME BACK ON AND 15 MINUTES LATER THEY WENT OFF AGAIN. I HAD TO DRIVE HOME WITH MY HIGH BEAMS ON FOR 35 MINUTES. TOOK IT IN TO GM CERTIFIED SERVICE DEPT. AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE LOW BEAMS. DRIVING HOME FROM SERVICE DEPT, THEY WENT OUT AGAIN !!!!!! WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH THIS?. VERY VERY DANGEROUS AND CANNOT DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE I AM NOT SURE WHEN THE LIGHTS WILL GO OUT....THUNDERSTORMS, NIGHT TIME, SNOW, ETC....I NEED MY LOW BEAM LIGHTS !!!! I AM CALLING THE SERVICE DEPT. AGAIN TOMORROW AND DEMANDING THEY FIX THIS PROBLEM BEFORE I HAVE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT !!!!!!!!! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10641857

Mileage unknown · Oct 6, 2014
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI #10641776

Mileage unknown · Oct 6, 2014
Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL SOUND WHENEVER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL SOUND WHENEVER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ODI #10641591

Mileage unknown · Sep 30, 2014
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUCK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO 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. T…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUCK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO 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.

NHTSA ODI #10640222

87,000 miles · Sep 30, 2014
Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SIX OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DIM LIGHT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BU…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SIX OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DIM LIGHT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.

NHTSA ODI #10640190

Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2014
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT FEEL SAFE SINCE THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO INDICATE THE REMEDY ON THE RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE MA…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT FEEL SAFE SINCE THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO INDICATE THE REMEDY ON THE RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI #10639804

69,424 miles · Sep 29, 2014
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE HIGH BEAMS HAD TO BE USED DUE TO THE INTERMITTENT FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUSE BOX ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REP…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE HIGH BEAMS HAD TO BE USED DUE TO THE INTERMITTENT FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FUSE BOX ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,424. UPDATED 11/20/14*LJ UPDATED 8/17/2015 *JS

NHTSA ODI #10639763

Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2014
Electrical System

2007 BUICK LACROSSE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM, WAS MORE THAN JUST A CHEAP POORLY DESIGNED PART AS EXPLAINED IN THE RECALL LETTER HE RECEIVED. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10637906

69,000 miles · Sep 26, 2014
Exterior Lighting

PARKED WITH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON AND THEY SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. TURNED THEM OFF AND BACK ON MANUALLY WITH NO AFFECT. TURNED ON THE HIGH BEAMS AND HAD LIGHT. ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER WHILE DRIVING THE LOW BEAMS RETURNED. A SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. LOW BEAMS WENT OUT WAS ABLE TO SWITCH ON …

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PARKED WITH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON AND THEY SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. TURNED THEM OFF AND BACK ON MANUALLY WITH NO AFFECT. TURNED ON THE HIGH BEAMS AND HAD LIGHT. ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER WHILE DRIVING THE LOW BEAMS RETURNED. A SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. LOW BEAMS WENT OUT WAS ABLE TO SWITCH ON HIGH BEAMS, ALTHOUGH SOMEWHAT DIMINISHED, LOW BEAMS RETURNED WITHIN 10 MINUTES OF DRIVING WITH DIMINISHED HIGH BEAMS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10639267

Mileage unknown · Sep 25, 2014
Electrical System

2007 BUICK LACROSSE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE FUSE BOX AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS LOCAL MECHANIC, WHERE HE WAS INFORMED HE WAS VERY FORTUNATE THE VEHICLE DID NOT CATCH ON FIRE, BECAUSE THE FUSE BOX HAD MELTED AND …

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2007 BUICK LACROSSE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE FUSE BOX AND SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HIS LOCAL MECHANIC, WHERE HE WAS INFORMED HE WAS VERY FORTUNATE THE VEHICLE DID NOT CATCH ON FIRE, BECAUSE THE FUSE BOX HAD MELTED AND THE WIRES HAD BURNED. THE DAMAGE WAS NOT A RESULT OF NEGLIGENCE, BUT WAS CAUSED BY A FLAW IN THE FUSE BLOCK. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10637914

Official recalls

3

15V519000 · 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.

06V419000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage

Oct 31, 2006

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MISSING THE ADHESIVE LAYER THAT BONDS THE BARRIER LAYER TO THE OUTER SHELL OF THE FUEL TANK.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: WITH THIS CONDITION, FUEL AND/OR FUEL VAPORS COULD SEEP OUT BETWEEN THE LAYERS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

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

1

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.