| Electrical System | 6921.9%ODI 10185468 · 35,800 miUPON ENTERING THE HIGHWAY AND APPROACHING THE 55 MPH SPEED LIMIT THE CAR SEEMED TO STALL. THE ENGINE ACTED LIKE IT LOST ALL POWER. LETTING UP ON THE GAS PEDAL CAUSED THE ENGINE TO REGAIN POWER UNTIL THE GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED AGAIN. I DID THIS NUMEROUS TIMES UNTIL THE CAR FINALLY DIED AND I HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. AFTER THE LONG LINE OF CARS PASSED BY I GOT THE CAR STARTED AND KEPT IT IN FIRST GEAR UNTIL I WAS MORE SURE IT COULD KEEP RUNNING. IT BEHAVED NORMALLY AFTER THAT. WHEN I GOT HOME MY WIFE CONFIDED IT HAPPENED TO HER ONCE TOO. Look up ODI 10185468 at NHTSA ↗ | 7826.1%ODI 10232029 · 16,400 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE AT 10 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMED WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS WERE ENGAGED. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW IF THE REST OF THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS ALSO FAILED. HE WAITED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 SECONDS BEFORE THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED AGAIN. HE TURNED THE VEHICLE AGAIN AND THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND WAITED ONCE MORE FOR THE LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE. ONCE THE LIGHTS ACTIVATED AGAIN, HE DROVE ALL THE WAY HOME WITHOUT USING HIS TURN SIGNALS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE … Look up ODI 10232029 at NHTSA ↗ | 7128.4%ODI 10253025 · 49,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS AND HEADLIGHTS DIMMED TWICE. THE SECOND TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED WAS WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. WHEN THE CONTACT MOVED THE DIMMER BUTTON, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AGAIN, BUT THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED INSTEAD OF THE NORMAL BEAMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THEY FOUND NO FAILURES; HOWEVER, THEY REPLACED A PART. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF WHICH PART WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, IT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W… Look up ODI 10253025 at NHTSA ↗ | 7630.4%ODI 10310692 · 9,300 miWHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH I RAN OVER A ROAD BUMP AND MY 2008 BUICK LACROSSE SUPER SHUT OFF(STALLED). I COASTED TO THE BURM, HIT BRAKES TO A STOP. THE CAR STARTED ON THE FIRST TRY. CONTINUED MY TRIP WITH NO INCIDENCES. TOOK TO DEALER AND NO CODES SHOWED IN THEIR COMPUTER. CALLED GM CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE AND THEY GAVE ME A CASE NUMBER. NO BULLETINS. SCARY TO DRIVE. TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT THIS TIME BUT MAY NOT BE THE NEXT TIME. *TR Look up ODI 10310692 at NHTSA ↗ | 2927.4%ODI 10525869 · 68,173 miI HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR 5 MONTHS AND I BOUGHT IT AT 55K MILES. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 11:00PM ON A RAINY NIGHT I WAS STOPPED BY A STATE TROOPER WHO SAID MY HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE GOOD PART IS- THE TROOPER ACTUALLY SAW MY HEADLIGHTS WERE ORIGINALLY ON BUT HE STATED THAT AS I APPROACHED HIM "THEY JUST WENT OFF". HE PULLED ME OVER JUST TO MAKE SURE I WAS OK, BUT HE SAID THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I COULD CAUSE A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS. FUNNY THING IS, THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS WORKED JUST FINE, BUT … Look up ODI 10525869 at NHTSA ↗ | 4423.3%ODI 10342001 · 3,500 miWAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND EVERYTHING IN THE DASH FLASHED LIKE WHEN YOU FIRST START THE CAR. I DIDN'T WANT TO TAKE MY EYES OFF THE ROAD, BUT I THINK EVEN THE SPEED DIAL WENT DOWN AND UP, AGAIN LIKE WHEN THE CAR STARTS UP. THEN THE LITTLE INFORMATION WINDOW IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL WINDOW FLASHED SEVERAL THINGS INCLUDING "THREE KEYS PROGRAMMED" AND THEN IT STAYED ON "TIRE MONITOR ON" OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. IT HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN ON THE MPH SETTING, SO I HAD TO ROLL IT BACK TO THE MPH SETTING. THE CAR ITSELF DROVE FINE, BUT I … Look up ODI 10342001 at NHTSA ↗ | 2615.4%ODI 10422742 · 435 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD A PUSH BUTTON START ENGINE AND WHEN HE PUSHED THE BUTTON TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, THE ENGINE WOULD START WHILE HE WAS WALKING AWAY. THE VEHICLE REMAINED ON FOR TEN MINUTES DURING THE LAST TWO TIMES THE FAILURE OCCURRED; HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED IT WAS COMPUTERIZED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ALSO STATED IT WAS ALL COMPUTERIZED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 435. Look up ODI 10422742 at NHTSA ↗ | 6129.6%ODI 10432428 · 237 miI RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2012 BUICK LACROSSE WITH EASIEST. I HAD IT LESS THAN 48 HOURS AND HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER DUE TO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. THEY STATED THE GENERATOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED REPLACED AND THERE WERE 7 CODES THAT SHOWED UP. AFTER ABOUT A WEEK THEY WERE FINALLY ABLE TO HAVE ONE SHIPPED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. IT WAS INSTALLED ON 10/21/11 AT WHICH TIME I WENT TO PICK IT UP. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE I NOTICED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AGAIN. THEY TESTED IT AND 5 CODES CAME UP WHICH THEY SAID ARE RELATED TO THE GENERAT… Look up ODI 10432428 at NHTSA ↗ | 5038.8%ODI 10500074 · 4,000 miVEHICLE ENGINE LIGHT (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) CAME ON; 5 MINUTES LATER CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON WITH WARNING THAT "CHARGING SYSTEM NOT WORKING". SHORTLY THEREAFTER, POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THEN ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN CAR SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. AFTER READING COMPLAINTS ABOUT 2012 BUICK LACROSSE LOOKED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND FOUND THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS SHREDDED. VEHICLE BEING TOWED TO DEALER IN MORNING. *TR Look up ODI 10500074 at NHTSA ↗ | 1219.0%ODI 10650585 · 8,008 miTHE INSTRUMENT PANEL WENT BLANK FOR AT LEAST 10 SECONDS BEFORE RESETTING AS THOUGH THE CAR RESTARTED, WHILE DRIVING ON I95 AT A SPEED OF 65-70 MPH. THE CAR DID NOT STALL. *TR Look up ODI 10650585 at NHTSA ↗ | 920.5%ODI 10860891 · 2,500 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. AFTER THE CONTACT PRESSED THE START/STOP BUTTON, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. ALSO, WHILE REDUCING SPEED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, IT SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, AFTER SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF, THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY RESTARTED WITHOUT THE START/STOP BUTTON BEING PRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500. UPDATED 05/26/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED… Look up ODI 10860891 at NHTSA ↗ | 36.3%ODI 11407860THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER MIRROR CHANGES POSITION BY ITSELF. ALSO WHEN I HIT A BAD BUMP OR POTHOLE THE DOORS UNLOCK Look up ODI 11407860 at NHTSA ↗ | 1130.6%ODI 10928434 · 12 miON NOVEMBER 19, 2016, I PURCHASED THE 2017 BUICK LACROSSE PREMIUM AWD. ON THAT SAME DAY, WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE OVERHEATED ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, BEEPING SOUND, OIL LIGHT CAME ON, SHORTLY VEHICLE INDICATED IMMEDIATELY TO STOP, WHICH I DID, STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY IN EN ROUTE TO DEALERSHIP. I HAD JUST LEFT THE DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES AGO AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. SIMULTANEOUSLY AT 4:48 P.M. EST, ONSTAR SENT NOTIFICATION VIA EMAIL STATING, "A CRITICAL ISSUE WITH THE ENGINE AND… Look up ODI 10928434 at NHTSA ↗ | 541.7%ODI 11258360I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM GM THAT MY VEHICLE WITH THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH COULD CAUSE A A REDUCED POWER AND ACCELERATION CONDITION. HOWEVER, THIS IS NOT A RECALL AND I SHOULD NOT SEEK A REPAIR UNTIL I HAVE EVIDENCE THAT MY VEHICLE HAS THIS PROBLEM. THIS SOUNDS LIKE A SERIOUS SAFETY RISK TO ME. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHEN I AM MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ON AN INTERSTATE, IT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. APPARENTLY OWNERS ARE SUPPOSED TO WAIT FOR SUCH AN OCCURRENCE IN ORDER TO GATHER EVIDENCE OF A NEED FOR A REPA… Look up ODI 11258360 at NHTSA ↗ | 116.7%ODI 11571427 · 56,000 miThe contact owns a 2019 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that the engine fan failed to shut off after turning off the vehicle. The failure occurred while the vehicle was idling in a drive-thru with the temperature gauge reading that the engine was in the cold position. The driver then drove at speeds between 60 - 70 MPH; after arriving at the residence, the engine fan failed to turn off. The contact disconnected the battery, and all the system functions were reset, and the fan shut off. The failure had become more persistent over time. The ve… Look up ODI 11571427 at NHTSA ↗ |
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| Exterior Lighting | 7423.5%ODI 10239711 · 12,000 miWHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. 40 MPH THE HEADLIGHTS WHILE ON LOW BEAM WENT OUT. NO PARKING LIGHTS, NO LOW BEAMS. UPON GETTING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WE DISCOVERED THAT THE HIGH-BEAMS STILL WORKED. THE FIRST TIME A 12,000 MILES IT NEVER DID IT AGAIN UNTIL LAST NIGHT AT 48,000 MILES. AGAIN NO LOWS OR PARKING BUT HIGH BEAMS GOT US HOME THE NEXT MORNING ALL WAS WORKING. *TR Look up ODI 10239711 at NHTSA ↗ | 14648.8%ODI 10377021 · 70,000 miIT STARTED WHEN DRIVING ALONG AND THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OUT, THE ONLY WAY I HAD ANY LIGHTS AT ALL IS ON HIGH BEAM, AND I WOULD CLICK BACK ON LOW BEAM AFTER I PULLED OVER AND THE LOW LIGHTS WOULD COME BACK ON. THIS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AND NOW I HAVE NO LOW BEAM LIGHTS AT ALL ONLY HIGH BEAM. I HAVE CALLED A LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT HAS FIXED THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE WITH ELECTRICAL ISSUES BECAUSE THE DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. AND THEY SAID IT IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND WILL COST BE APPROXIMATELY $400-$700… Look up ODI 10377021 at NHTSA ↗ | 11947.6%ODI 10253025 · 49,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS AND HEADLIGHTS DIMMED TWICE. THE SECOND TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED WAS WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. WHEN THE CONTACT MOVED THE DIMMER BUTTON, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AGAIN, BUT THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED INSTEAD OF THE NORMAL BEAMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THEY FOUND NO FAILURES; HOWEVER, THEY REPLACED A PART. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE OF WHICH PART WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, IT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W… Look up ODI 10253025 at NHTSA ↗ | 5823.2%ODI 10465183 · 70,000 miHEADLIGHTS WENT OFF WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH IN THE DARK AND NO NEARBY LIGHT SOURCES WERE PRESENT. TURNED HEADLIGHT CONTROL TO MANUAL AND STILL NO HEADLIGHTS. STOPPED VEHICLE AND EVERYTHING BUT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE STILL WORKING. TURNED OFF THE AIR CONDITIONING, THE FAN, THE RADIO, AND STILL NO HEADLIGHTS. TURNED CAR OFF AND BACK ON, STILL NO HEADLIGHTS. TURNED CAR OFF AGAIN AND WAITED 5 MINUTES AND RESTARTED CAR AND HEADLIGHTS CAME ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED 2 TIMES NOW, 3 MONTHS APART. DEALERSHIP DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS PROBLEM THE 1ST TIME I TALK… Look up ODI 10465183 at NHTSA ↗ | 4542.5%ODI 10525869 · 68,173 miI HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR 5 MONTHS AND I BOUGHT IT AT 55K MILES. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 11:00PM ON A RAINY NIGHT I WAS STOPPED BY A STATE TROOPER WHO SAID MY HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE GOOD PART IS- THE TROOPER ACTUALLY SAW MY HEADLIGHTS WERE ORIGINALLY ON BUT HE STATED THAT AS I APPROACHED HIM "THEY JUST WENT OFF". HE PULLED ME OVER JUST TO MAKE SURE I WAS OK, BUT HE SAID THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I COULD CAUSE A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS. FUNNY THING IS, THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS WORKED JUST FINE, BUT … Look up ODI 10525869 at NHTSA ↗ | 84.2%ODI 10427767 · 2,800 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 8,250. UPDATED 12/16/11*LJ UPDATED 12/22/11 Look up ODI 10427767 at NHTSA ↗ | 10.6%ODI 10837107 · 60,000 miCLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM. ON THREE OCCASIONS THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM HAS SWITCHED TO HEAT AND HIGH FAN, LOCKING THE DRIVER OUT OF THE CONTROLS AND CAUSING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT TO BECOME EXTREMELY HOT AND UNCOMFORTABLE. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ON ONE OCCASION, TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND LET THE CAR SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE RESTARTING THE CAR. THE SYSTEM RETURNED TO NORMAL. ON TWO OF THE THREE OCCASIONS, THE CAR WAS IN MOTION. ON ONE OCCASION IT HAPPENED IN THE GARAGE. DASH LIGHTS - WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, ALL … Look up ODI 10837107 at NHTSA ↗ | 31.5%ODI 10965877 · 80,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT BULBS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED RANDOMLY EVERY SIX MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. Look up ODI 10965877 at NHTSA ↗ | 10.8%ODI 11252093 · 65,000 miRADIO AND DASH COMPONENTS CUT OUT AND GO BLACK. THEN WHEN THEY COME.BACK ON A SERVICE BATTERY MESSAGE COMES ON THE DISPLAY BUT GOES AWAY WITHING A SECOND OR TWO. AND THE POWER STEERING WILL STOP WHILE ALL THIS IS HAPPENING IF TURNING Look up ODI 11252093 at NHTSA ↗ | 46.3%ODI 10681953 · 16,000 miDIC SAID RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT OUT,TOOK TO DEALER,SAID BALLAST BURNED UP INSIDE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY PUT ON ORDER, WAITING FOR REPAIR AT THIS TIME. *JS Look up ODI 10681953 at NHTSA ↗ | 12.3%ODI 11342657WHILE DRIVING HOME ON A CITY STREET WE NOTICED THAT BOTH LOW AND HIGH BEAM LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. Look up ODI 11342657 at NHTSA ↗ | 12.1%ODI 11244409 · 40,000 miLOTS OF CONDENSATION IN RIGHT HEADLIGHT Look up ODI 11244409 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Air Bags | 278.6%ODI 10158266 · 94 miDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HORN ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT SOUND . THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALERSHIP ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE AIR BAG TWICE AND WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED AND OFFERED TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY CONCERNING THE AIR BAG AND THE HORN. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THE OFFER IS UNSATISFACTORY. Look up ODI 10158266 at NHTSA ↗ | 289.4%ODI 10297820 · 50,000 miAIR BAG WILL SOMETIMES REGISTER WHEN MY CHILDREN ARE IN THE FRONT SEAT AND SOMETIMES IT DOES NOT. IT IS SUPPOSE TO AUTOMATICALLY DETECT THEIR WEIGHT AND COME ON OR NOT DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH THEY WEIGH. THE FACT THAT IT REGISTERS SOMETIMES AND DOES NOT AT OTHERS HAS ME CONCERNED. I SAW A RECALL ON THIS MODEL AND WAS WONDERING IF MY CAR IS AFFECTED IN THE RECALL. IT IS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. *TR Look up ODI 10297820 at NHTSA ↗ | 156.0%ODI 10347413 · 45,555 mi2007 BUICK LA CROSSE, 45, 544 MILES. INTERMITTENT OPERATION AND FAILURE OF AIR BAG PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR SYSTEM AND INDICATOR LIGHTS. INITIALLY, PASSENGER SEAT LIGHT AND FAILURE LIGHT WORK INTERMITTENTLY INDICATING EITHER SYSTEM FAILURE OR TROUBLE AND OR PROBLEM WHEN PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED OR VACANT. BOTH DASH INDICATOR LIGHTS WILL CYCLE ON AND OFF FOR OCCUPIED OR VACANT PASSENGER SEAT. CURRENTLY THE DASH INDICATOR LIGHT IS STAYING LIT RED INDICATING A SYSTEM FAULT OR FAILURE. USER ACCESSIBLE CONNECTIONS AND HARNESSES VERI… Look up ODI 10347413 at NHTSA ↗ | 7530.0%ODI 10227997 · 200 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING EXTREME DIFFICULTY WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SYSTEM SENSOR. HE HAS A HEALTH CONDITION THAT HAS AFFECTED HIS HEIGHT AND USES A SEAT CUSHION IN THE VEHICLE. WHILE IN THE DRIVER SEAT, THE CUSHION IS FINE BUT WHEN HE RIDES IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, HE IS UNABLE TO USE THE CUSHION BECAUSE IT SETS OFF THE SENSOR AND DEACTIVATES THE AIR BAG. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE HE IS UNABLE TO RIDE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF HIS VEHICLE WITH A WORKING AIR BAG. THE MANUFACT… Look up ODI 10227997 at NHTSA ↗ | 2725.5%ODI 104396092009 BUICK LACROSSE. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE AIR BAGS. CONSUMER STATES IT WOULD SHOW AIR BAGS OFF ABOUT ONCE A WEEK OR SO FOR A SHORT TIME AND KEEPS GETTING WORSE MORE OFTEN.*TGW Look up ODI 10439609 at NHTSA ↗ | 157.9%ODI 10355255 · 7,450 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, FOLLOWED BY AN ILLUMINATION OF EVERY WARNING LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN RESTARTING THE LIGHTS WERE NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE YET THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS … Look up ODI 10355255 at NHTSA ↗ | 95.3%ODI 10465086 · 15,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN INTO AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE JUMPED THE MEDIUM AND CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK AND LEG. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS PERFORMING UP TO STANDARDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT T… Look up ODI 10465086 at NHTSA ↗ | 41.9%ODI 10852928 · 21,500 miDRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULD NOT LOCK, WHICH RENDERS AIRBAGS INOPERABLE. INVOLVED MY SAFETY; I CONSIDERED EQUIPMENT DEFECT. DEALER SAID SEAT BELT KIT WAS NECESSARY TO REPAIR AND CHARGED ME $235.60. Look up ODI 10852928 at NHTSA ↗ | 53.9%ODI 10520736 · 4,900 miPASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE TOO SENSITIVE. OWNERS MANUAL STATES THAT THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO DETECT ADULT SIZED PASSENGERS. HOWEVER A SMALL PURSE (6LBS) IS SUFFICIENT TO ACTIVATE THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE CONSOLE AND RING THE CHIMES ALERTING THE DRIVER THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER IS NOT BELTED IN. TESTED WITH 8 Y/O DAUGHTER (43LBS) WITH SAME RESULT. DEALER HAS EXAMINED THE SYSTEM AND FOUND IT TO BE PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. BUICK CUSTOMER SERVICE RETURNED MY PHONE CALL AND STATED THAT BASED ON THE MALFUNCTION AND THE VERBIAGE IN BUL… Look up ODI 10520736 at NHTSA ↗ | 812.7%ODI 10746634 · 39,830 miON THE WAY HOME FROM A CELEBRATION IN OUR TOWN, I HIT A DEER. I IMMEDIATELY HEARD A LOUD COUPLE OF BANGS, NOT JUST FROM THE IMPACT AND SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND GLOVEBOX. ONSTAR CALLED IMMEDIATELY AND SAID THAT MY AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED AND THEY ASKED IF I NEEDED HELP. THE CONCERN IS THAT THE AIRBAGS FIRED BUT DID NOT DEPLOY. Look up ODI 10746634 at NHTSA ↗ | 715.9%ODI 10780211 · 15,495 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SURGED FORWARD, WENT OVER A RAILROAD CROSS TIE, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. UPDATED 01/21/16*LJ *JS Look up ODI 10780211 at NHTSA ↗ | 612.5%ODI 10916565 · 11,500 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 16V651000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,500. Look up ODI 10916565 at NHTSA ↗ | 25.6%ODI 11467521the airbag lite has been coming on for the last year saying it needs to be serviced. I have had it to the buick dealer for 4 times this last year and they still can not of will not fix it.The airbag lite comes on when we turn the steering wheel to the left.The last time I had it in was March of this year.When we left with the car the first left hand turn I made it came on.I am tired of fooling with it.after they work on it I told them to take it for a trail drive thye did not. Look up ODI 11467521 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Steering | 4815.2%ODI 10217092 · 14,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LACROSSE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER ARE DIFFICULT TO READ DURING THE DAY OR EARLY MORNINGS BECAUSE THE SENSORS ARE DIM. THE DEALER REPLACED THE LIGHT CLUSTER SWITCHES AND STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INFORMATION CENTER WERE DESIGNED WITH DIM LIGHTING; THEREFORE, REPLACEMENTS WOULD NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000. UPDATED 02-25-08 *BF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WAS REPLACED DUE TO A NOISE BEING HEARD IN THE STEERING WHIL… Look up ODI 10217092 at NHTSA ↗ | 237.7%ODI 10184797GM 2006 BUICK LACROSSE WITH FRONT END PROBLEM**CC THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE MILEAGE WAS INCREASED ON THE VEHICLE, THE TIRES WORE PREMATURELY AND THE SHIMMY OR VIBRATION BECAME WORSE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VIBRATION WAS SO SEVERE, THAT SHE ALSO SHAKES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. STEERING CONTROL HAS BECOME A SAFETY HAZARD AND THE VEHICLE WILL FLOAT ON CURVES AND ON FLAT STRAIGHT HIGHWAYS. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE CONSUMER STATED A TOTAL OF 16 TIRES HAD BEEN ORDERED FOR THE VEHICLE. *JB Look up ODI 10184797 at NHTSA ↗ | 218.4%ODI 10207364 · 30 miBRAKES PULSATE WHEN BRAKING. CAR VIBRATES WHILE DRIVING AND ALSO HAS A DESIRE TO PULL TO RIGHT. FEELS LIKES WHEELS ARE OUT OF BALANCE ALL THE TIME. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN AND HAD THE BALANCE CHECKED AND THEY SAY EVERYTHING IS FINE. THEY SAY IT IS THE MAKE OF THE TIRES AND GOODYEAR IS AWARE - THEY HAVE MADE A GOODWILL REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES DUE TO HISTORY OF MY CAR.... THE ENGINE BLEW AT 1500 MILES!!! STILL NO BETTER. EVERY DAY I GET MY FILLINGS RATTLED LOOSE ON THE WAY TO WORK. THE PULL TO THE RIGHT WAS FIXED WHEN THE REPLACED THE STEERING … Look up ODI 10207364 at NHTSA ↗ | 135.2%ODI 10327744 · 5,859 miREPLACED POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION 2 TIMES,REPLACED FRAME BUSHING,REPLACED STABILIZER SHAFT LINK,REPLACED WORN FRONT SWAY BAR END LINKS,REPLACED INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT,REPLACED LEFT FRONT STRUT,RETORQUED SUSPENSION BOLTS AND LUBRICATED BUSHINGS. *TR Look up ODI 10327744 at NHTSA ↗ | 10.9%ODI 10628166 · 84,000 miLEFT HOME FOR LOCAL RESTAURANT ABOUT 7:AM ON MAY 8. TRAVELING DOWN HWY 2 LANE, MUST HAVE DROPPED WHEEL OFF PAVEMENT AND THE CAR WENT CRAZY. I DO NOT REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED. THE ACCIDENT REPORT SAYS VEHICLE CROSSED THE ROAD, HIT A BANK HEAD FIRST AND FLIPPED THE VEHICLE. ONE CAR ACCIDENT. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO A HOSPITAL, THEN TRANSPORTED TO ANOTHER STATE TO A TRAUMA CENTER. MULTIPLE INJURIES. I WAS IN HOSPITAL FOR 12 DAYS AND THEN A NURSING REHAB FOR 2 WEEKS. I DID NOT KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHI… Look up ODI 10628166 at NHTSA ↗ | 168.5%ODI 10315355PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2010 BUICK LACROSSE ON 4 DECEMBER 2009. WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED THAT STEERING WHEEL HAD A LOT OF 'PLAY' IN IT BUT THOUGHT THAT IT WAS A PART OF THE STEERING. WHILE DRIVING, KEPT HEARING A SLIGHT 'THUMPING' NOISE BUT, BECAUSE IT WAS THERE FROM THE START, I DIDN'T ASSOCIATE IT WITH ANYTHING OTHER THAN CAR NOISE. BY WEEK THREE, THE CAR'S NOISE INCREASED. BEFORE I REACHED 1000 MILES, THE CAR WAS VERY NOISY AND THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE, WHENEVER YOU WOULD MAKE A LEFT TURN. TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP FOR MAINTENANCE.… Look up ODI 10315355 at NHTSA ↗ | 127.1%ODI 10436826 · 2,900 miHAVE HAD CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH ADJUSTABLE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING MECHANISM THE DEALER HAS ADVISED THAT IT "IS THE WAY IT IS" RETURNED MULTIPLE TIMES . I WAS TO FIND A MAJOR SERVICE REPAIR ON LINE ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. IT WAS THEN SUPPOSED TO BE REPAIRED...BUT WITHIN 5 MILES OF OUR HOME ON A TWISTING ROAD THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE LOCKING DEVISE!!!! I WAS TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR DUE TO THE WAY IT HAPPENED...WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND LOST CONTROL WENT OFF THE ROAD. I WILL NOT DRIVE THE CAR..… Look up ODI 10436826 at NHTSA ↗ | 2411.7%ODI 10535786 · 9,700 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN MAKING A SHARP TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD KNOCK WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IT WAS A SAFETY CONCERN OF HIS THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD DETACH AS A RESULT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS IT WAS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURR… Look up ODI 10535786 at NHTSA ↗ | 2418.6%ODI 10500074 · 4,000 miVEHICLE ENGINE LIGHT (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) CAME ON; 5 MINUTES LATER CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON WITH WARNING THAT "CHARGING SYSTEM NOT WORKING". SHORTLY THEREAFTER, POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND THEN ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN CAR SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. AFTER READING COMPLAINTS ABOUT 2012 BUICK LACROSSE LOOKED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND FOUND THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS SHREDDED. VEHICLE BEING TOWED TO DEALER IN MORNING. *TR Look up ODI 10500074 at NHTSA ↗ | 1117.5%ODI 10816463BOUGHT CAR NEW. ORIGINAL GOODYEAR EAGLE LS2 TIRES WITH 5 BELTED RADIAL INCLUDING 2 STEEL BELTS. 3000 MILES ON CAR. PROPER INFLATION. SPEED 40 MPH STATE ROAD DIVIDED HIGHWAY NIGHT, NOT TURNING. HEARD RUMBLING HIGH PITCH SOUNDS WHICH I FIRST THOUGHT WAS TRANSMISSION, BUT WAS ANTI SKID/ABS COMPUTER ASSISTED BRAKING. CAR PULLED SHARPLY RIGHT, INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWED RIGHT TIRE -0- PSI. COMPLETE TIRE FAILURE SIDEWALL & SMOKING. TIRE MATERIAL WAS TOTALLY DISINTEGRATED. TOWED BY AAA. GM DEALERSHIP IS ASSESSING DAMAGE. MARKED P235/50R18 97H 0216640. Look up ODI 10816463 at NHTSA ↗ | 1125.0%ODI 10883490 · 15,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN A CRASH, BUT THE DETAILS WERE UNKNOWN. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE VEERED INTO ANOTHER LANE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. Look up ODI 10883490 at NHTSA ↗ | 1122.9%ODI 11119634 · 11,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND SWAYED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,000. Look up ODI 11119634 at NHTSA ↗ | 12.8%ODI 11574940 · 123,000 miThe contact owns a 2017 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Steering Advance System Declined message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V116000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000. Look up ODI 11574940 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Engine | 61.9%ODI 10626268TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. Look up ODI 10626268 at NHTSA ↗ | 82.7%ODI 10537237 · 128,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE CRANK POSITIONING SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000. Look up ODI 10537237 at NHTSA ↗ | 93.6%ODI 10610900 · 71,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE POWER STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSE THAT THE ENGINE WIRE HARNESS WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,000. UPDATED 09/02/14*LJ UPDATED 09/17/2014 *JS Look up ODI 10610900 at NHTSA ↗ | 176.8%ODI 10542083 · 53,718 miI TURNED RIGHT ONTO A VERY STEEPLY GRADED RURAL ROAD. THE ROAD HAS 3 SERVICE RAMPS TO A MAJOR HIGHWAY, RT 28N. IT ALSO HAS 1 ROAD THAT ALLOWS A R/L ACCESS TO BURTON AND A CROSS TRAFFIC ACCESS TO 28N. I HAD JUST STARTED THE DESCENT DOWN BURTON WHEN I NOTICED THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. I APPLIED THE BRAKE TWICE TO REDUCE SPEED; IT WAS NON-RESPONSIVE. THE CAR CONTINUE TO SPEED DOWN THE HILL FOR APPROXIMATELY 3/4 MILE. THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN ABOUT 1/2 MILE BEYOND THE ACCESS ROAD TO 28 N. WHEN I TRIED TO PULL OVER TO A GRAVEL/WEED "SHOULDER" … Look up ODI 10542083 at NHTSA ↗ | 54.7%ODI 10668952 · 53,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURES RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000. Look up ODI 10668952 at NHTSA ↗ | 4423.3%ODI 10463044 · 36,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOMENTS AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE IN A GARAGE, THE FRONT END CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRE BURNED DOWN HER HOME BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT COULD EXTINGUISH IT. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 36,000. Look up ODI 10463044 at NHTSA ↗ | 3017.8%ODI 10482287 · 8,000 miWHEN TURNING LEFT AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, MY CAR LOST POWER AND I WASN'T SURE I WAS GOING TO MAKE IT AROUND THE CORNER. AFTER A FEW SECONDS MY CAR REGAINED POWER. 45 MINUTES LATER, I MADE A RIGHT TURN INTO HEAVY TRAFFIC AND THEN FELT A SUDDEN LURCH. I LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND SAW THAT MY TRUNK HAD POPPED OPEN. I MANAGED TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY, PARKED THE CAR AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. I GOT OUT, CLOSED THE TRUNK, GOT BACK IN THE CAR, AND FASTENED MY SEATBELT. BEFORE I COULD CLOSE THE DOOR, THE TRUNK POPPED OPEN AGAIN. THIS OCCURR… Look up ODI 10482287 at NHTSA ↗ | 4622.3%ODI 104594472012 BUICK LACROSSE. CONSUMER STATES MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, HE COULD SMELL A BURNING ODOR AND A VERY LOW KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NO OIL ON THE DIP STICK, THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS LEAKING AND THERE WAS OIL LEAKING BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED A WARNING LIGHT NEVER APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD TO WARN HIM OF A PROBLEM. *JB Look up ODI 10459447 at NHTSA ↗ | 3023.3%ODI 10537519 · 9,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 9,000. ..UPDATE 04-10-14 *BF Look up ODI 10537519 at NHTSA ↗ | 46.3%ODI 10764499 · 5,600 miWAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT A FAIRLY LOWER SPEED. (35 MPH). WAS UTILIZING THE CRUISE CONTROL, MOVED MY RIGHT LEG, AND DUE TO THE POSITIONING OF THE IGNITION, MY LEG BUMPED THE KEYS SLIGHTLY, WHICH CAUSED THE KEY TO TURN INTO THE POSITION WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER RUNNING. UPON NOTICING THAT THE ENGINE HAD STOPPED RUNNING, WAS STILL SUCCESSFULLY ABLE TO PLACE THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTART THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT- HOWEVER, HAD I BEEN DRIVING AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC. Look up ODI 10764499 at NHTSA ↗ | 12.3%ODI 11395038 · 76,000 miWOULD NOT START AT ALL, ONCE WE GOT IT STARTED AND HEADED DOWN THE ROAD, THE CAR SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. VERY DANGEROUS. Look up ODI 11395038 at NHTSA ↗ | 36.3%ODI 11242729 · 30,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD. IN ADDITION, WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE FORWARD. ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, INCLUDING THE CHECK ENGINE WRENCH, TRACTION CONTROL, AND STABILITRAK. IN ADDITION, THE SPEEDOMETER AND TEMPERATURE INDICATORS WOULD GO TO ZERO. ALSO, WHEN DRIVING 50 MPH, THE RPMS WOULD GO UP AND DOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TA… Look up ODI 11242729 at NHTSA ↗ | 513.9%ODI 10928434 · 12 miON NOVEMBER 19, 2016, I PURCHASED THE 2017 BUICK LACROSSE PREMIUM AWD. ON THAT SAME DAY, WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE OVERHEATED ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, BEEPING SOUND, OIL LIGHT CAME ON, SHORTLY VEHICLE INDICATED IMMEDIATELY TO STOP, WHICH I DID, STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY IN EN ROUTE TO DEALERSHIP. I HAD JUST LEFT THE DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES AGO AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. SIMULTANEOUSLY AT 4:48 P.M. EST, ONSTAR SENT NOTIFICATION VIA EMAIL STATING, "A CRITICAL ISSUE WITH THE ENGINE AND… Look up ODI 10928434 at NHTSA ↗ | 433.3%ODI 11160527 · 200 miIF STOPPED UPHILL AND THE AUTO STOP ACTIVATES, WHEN YOU RELEASE THE BRAKE THE CAR CAN ROLL BACK, AND THE WAY PEOPLE STOP ON TOP OF YOU THESE DAYS YOUR CAR CAN ROLL BACK INTO THEM AND YOU HAVE TO REPAIR THEIR CAR. PLUS IT ACTUALLY TAKES MORE GAS THAN MY V8 2016 GMC SIERRA THAT DOESN'T STOP WHEN TRAVELING FROM MY FUELING LOCATION TO MY HOME, PER THE CARS OWN COMPUTER SYSTEM Look up ODI 11160527 at NHTSA ↗ | 350.0%ODI 11361466 · 200 miOCCASIONALLY THERE IS A LOUD SOUND IN THE CABIN OF WATER SLOSHING BACK AND FOURTH UNDER THE DASHBOARD. SOME DAYS IT WILL HAPPEN WHEN THE ENGINE STARTS. OTHER TIMES, IT IS AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL MILES. SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS A FEW DAYS IN A ROW. OTHER TIMES IT WILL GO A WEEK WITH NO NOISE. THE GM MECHANIC VERIFIED THAT THE COOLANT LEVEL IS FINE. IT HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS STATIONARY OR MOVING. 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| Suspension | 113.5%ODI 10117664 · 35,000 miWHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED STEERING WHEELJERKED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK Look up ODI 10117664 at NHTSA ↗ | 93.0%ODI 10184797GM 2006 BUICK LACROSSE WITH FRONT END PROBLEM**CC THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE MILEAGE WAS INCREASED ON THE VEHICLE, THE TIRES WORE PREMATURELY AND THE SHIMMY OR VIBRATION BECAME WORSE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VIBRATION WAS SO SEVERE, THAT SHE ALSO SHAKES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. STEERING CONTROL HAS BECOME A SAFETY HAZARD AND THE VEHICLE WILL FLOAT ON CURVES AND ON FLAT STRAIGHT HIGHWAYS. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE CONSUMER STATED A TOTAL OF 16 TIRES HAD BEEN ORDERED FOR THE VEHICLE. *JB Look up ODI 10184797 at NHTSA ↗ | 62.4%ODI 10214535 · 108 miI OWN A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE CXL. IT HAS HAD A VIBRATION IN IT SINCE IT WAS DELIVERED. I DROVE IT UNTIL IT HAD 2,300 MILES ON IT TO SEE IF THE TIRES WOULD EVEN OUT, BUT THEY DID NOT, SO I TOOK THE CAR IN AND THE DEALER BALANCED THE WHEELS . THE VIBRATION WAS LESSENED, BUT STILL THERE. I ADDED AIR TO ALL THE TIRES TO A PRESSURE OF 30PSI COLD AND THIS HELPED BUT DID NOT ELIMINATE THE VIBRATION WHICH SEEMS TO BE IN THE REAR TIRES. I PUT MY CONCERNS ON THE DEALER PERFORMANCE FORM AND WAS CONTACTED BY A BUICK REPRESENTATIVE WHO ASSIGNED ME A CONFIR… Look up ODI 10214535 at NHTSA ↗ | 31.2%ODI 10327744 · 5,859 miREPLACED POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION 2 TIMES,REPLACED FRAME BUSHING,REPLACED STABILIZER SHAFT LINK,REPLACED WORN FRONT SWAY BAR END LINKS,REPLACED INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT,REPLACED LEFT FRONT STRUT,RETORQUED SUSPENSION BOLTS AND LUBRICATED BUSHINGS. *TR Look up ODI 10327744 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 147.4%ODI 10415523 · 1,600 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE SERVICE SUSPENSION SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE BECAUSE THE LIGHT WAS NO LONGER ILLUMINATING. THE SPEED SENSORS FOR THE WHEELS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,600. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10415523 at NHTSA ↗ | 2514.8%ODI 10415526 · 400 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE SUSPENSION LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS ALLOWED TO TRADE THE VEHICLE IN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10415526 at NHTSA ↗ | 2914.1%ODI 10519711 · 3,650 miAFTER STARTING ENGINE AND PLACING GEAR IN DRIVE, THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN SO FAST THAT IT LEFT TIRE MARKS ON THE PAVEMENT FROM WHERE THE ACCELERATION STARTED. THE CAR PASSED THROUGH THE PARKING LOT LANE, OVER TWO CURBS, SLIGHTLY SCRAPING A SMALL POST IN THE PARKING LOT CAUSING THE DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR. AFTER TRYING TO STOP THE CAR BY APPLYING THE BRAKES AND SHIFTING TO NEUTRAL AND THE CAR RUNNING OVER TWO CURBS AND STEERED INTO BALES OF HAY WHICH HELPED BRING THE CAR TO A STOP, SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND GOT OUT OF THE CAR… Look up ODI 10519711 at NHTSA ↗ | 2720.9%ODI 10505647 · 3,020 miON SATURDAY, APRIL 7,2013 MY WIFE PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A CONDO IN MARCO IS.FL. SHE WAS DRIVING OUR 2013 BUICK LACROSSE. KNOWING THAT THE LACROSSE HAS A LOW FRONT END,SHE SLOWS DOWN TO A CRAWL TO AVOID DRAGGING THE FRONT END ON THE PARKING LOT BLOCKS. SHE IS FAMILIAR WITH THIS PARKING LOT AS MY DAUGHTER LIVES THERE AND SHE HAS PARKED THERE OFTEN. THIS TIME UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES THE CAR DID NOT STOP,WENT OVER THE PARKING BLOCKS AND SEVERELY DAMAGED THE CAR.THE LACROSSE HAS BEEN CITED FOR A BRAKING PROBLEM BY THE NHTSA AND ISSUED A RE… Look up ODI 10505647 at NHTSA ↗ | 23.2%ODI 11282722 · 27,000 miPURGE VALVE SHUTTING OFF VEHICLE..DEALERSHIP CLAIM THEY REPLACE ROTORS BUT LIED..I HAVE REPLACE ON BOTH SIDE TURNING SIGNAL MIRROR 4XS..BACK LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS GETTING WATER IN THEM SEAL KEEP BREAKING. Look up ODI 11282722 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 12.1%ODI 11119634 · 11,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND SWAYED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,000. Look up ODI 11119634 at NHTSA ↗ | 411.1%ODI 11452579 · 15,000 miThe contact owns a 2017 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH and making a left turn, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The contact mentioned the failure was related to the bushings. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and then to a dealer where it was informed that the part to repair the vehicle was no longer in production. The vehicle was not repaired. Themnaufactuer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000 Look up ODI 11452579 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Power Train | 123.8%ODI 10159466CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING 2005 LACROSSE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. *TS *JB Look up ODI 10159466 at NHTSA ↗ | 51.7%ODI 10261139 · 72,000 miON MY 2006 BUICK LACROSSE, AT ABOUT 48K MILES THERE WAS A LOUD CLICKING NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD.....LUCKILY I WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE IT WAS A CRACKED FLYWHEEL (FLEX PLATE)......I GO ON MY HAPPY WAY AND ABOUT 10 MONTHS LATER I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM....AND SINCE I AM OVER THE MILEAGE PORTION OF THE PART WARRANTY, GM REFUSED TO COVER IT 100%......OK, I REALIZE ITS TECHNICALLY OUT OF WARRANTY, BUT THERE IS NOTHING THAT I CAN DO TO THAT CAR TO CAUSE THE FLYWHEEL TO CRACK...SOMETHING IS MAKING THIS HAPPEN AND GM REFUSES TO REFUND ME. I S… Look up ODI 10261139 at NHTSA ↗ | 93.6%ODI 10564207 · 62,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND LEFT THE ENGINE POWERED ON WHEN THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A GARAGE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR Look up ODI 10564207 at NHTSA ↗ | 52.0%ODI 10609063 · 60,000 miFOR THE THIRD TIME, THIS VEHICLE HAS DIED AT A STANDSTILL FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT WILL BE PERFORMING WELL UNTIL PARKED. AFTER A SPAN OF TIME, IT WILL NOT RESTART. WHEN THE KEY IS INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION, THE MOTOR WILL NOT CATCH OR TURN OVER, THE KEY WILL FREEZE OR LOCK IN THE IGNITION IN THE "ON" POSITION, NOTHING IN THE VEHICLE CAN BE OPERATED - GEAR SHIFT, RADIO/PLAYER, DOOR LOCKS, TRUNK LID, ETC., ETC. ETC. THE CAR IS COMPLETELY SEIZED UP. INSPECTION WILL DISCLOSE THAT BATTERY, INCLUDING BRAND NEW BATTERY, IS DEAD ( NO VOLTAGE WHATSO… Look up ODI 10609063 at NHTSA ↗ | 32.8%ODI 10626526TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE FROM PARK INTO REVERSE. THE GEAR SHIFTER RESPONDED AS IF IT WOULD BREAK WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10626526 at NHTSA ↗ | 157.9%ODI 10352889 · 26,420 miDRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY @ 60 MPH. CAR ENGINE, RADIO, WORKING, SUDDENLY NO TRANSMISSION. PULLED TO SHOULDER, TOWED TO BUICK DEALER. ALTHOUGH NOTHING FOUND WAS TOLD TO WAIT 10 MINUTES AND RESTART IF THIS HAPPENS AGAIN. WAS ALSO TOLD THIS HAPPENED TO ONE OTHER PERSON LOCALLY. *TR Look up ODI 10352889 at NHTSA ↗ | 1810.7%ODI 10418208 · 9,142 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY REVERSED INTO THE SIDE OF THE GARAGE DOOR AND CONTINUED TO ROLL, CRASHING INTO A CURB WHICH STOPPED THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND FOUR RIMS WERE DAMAGED. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AND IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A DENT ABOVE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BUMPER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE POWER TRA… Look up ODI 10418208 at NHTSA ↗ | 2311.2%ODI 10465699 · 100 miI PARKED THE VEHICLE IN PARKING BAY AT A GAS STATION AND WENT INSIDE. I WAS IN THERE APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES AND A GENTLEMAN GAME INTO THE BUILDING AND ASKED DID ANYONE IN THERE OWN A BUICK LACROSSE. I SAID IT WAS MINE, HE TOLD ME IT HAD ROLLED OUT OF THE PARKING BAY TOWARDS HIS MERCEDES, HE HAD STOPPED MY VEHICLE. I SUBSEQUENTLY FOUND I HAD TURNED THE ENGINE OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE SO THERE WAS NO BRAKING EFFECT. WHERE I HAD PARKED THE PAVEMENT WAS A VERY GENTLE SLOPE SO I DID NOT NOTICE ANY MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN I ALIGHTE… Look up ODI 10465699 at NHTSA ↗ | 118.5%ODI 10536414 · 1,206 miTHE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 45 TO 50 MPH THE CAR SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTS CAUSING THE MOTOR TO ACCELERATE WHILE THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN AND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS COMPLETELY RELEASED THE SPEED IS QUICKLY REDUCED LIKE THE BRAKE IS BEING APPLIED...TO MAINTAIN A SPEED OF 25 TO 30 MPH THE MOTOR RPM HAS TO BE IN THE 3500 RANGE. THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND THEN IT RETURNS BACK TO NORMAL OPERATIONS. THIS VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR CORRECTION BUT THEY SPENT TWO DAYS AND … Look up ODI 10536414 at NHTSA ↗ | 46.3%ODI 10605005CAR ROLLED AWAY,AND THE BACK OF CAR(TRUNK,LIGHTS) WERE SMASHED. *TR Look up ODI 10605005 at NHTSA ↗ | 24.5%ODI 11597441 · 100,000 miThe contact owns a 2015 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while stationary at a stop light and attempting to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated while responding. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was not available. Look up ODI 11597441 at NHTSA ↗ | 612.5%ODI 10930364 · 40,000 miWHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (65+ MPH) THE INFORMATION CENTER WILL DISPLAY 'REDUCED ENGINE POWER' AND CAR WILL DOWN SHIFT AND ONLY REACH 45 MPH. CAUSING CLOSE TO REAR-END CRASH. YOU HAVE TO LEAVE THE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC IMMEDIATELY AND TURN OFF ENGINE. RE-START ENGINE AND CONTINUE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE NOW. SEEMS LIKE A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *TR Look up ODI 10930364 at NHTSA ↗ | 925.0%ODI 10928434 · 12 miON NOVEMBER 19, 2016, I PURCHASED THE 2017 BUICK LACROSSE PREMIUM AWD. ON THAT SAME DAY, WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE OVERHEATED ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, BEEPING SOUND, OIL LIGHT CAME ON, SHORTLY VEHICLE INDICATED IMMEDIATELY TO STOP, WHICH I DID, STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY IN EN ROUTE TO DEALERSHIP. I HAD JUST LEFT THE DEALERSHIP APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES AGO AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. SIMULTANEOUSLY AT 4:48 P.M. EST, ONSTAR SENT NOTIFICATION VIA EMAIL STATING, "A CRITICAL ISSUE WITH THE ENGINE AND… Look up ODI 10928434 at NHTSA ↗ | 325.0%ODI 11523910I have brought my 2018 Buick Lacrosse to two different Buick dealerships who say that even though a special instruction letter was recognized and a recall was observed, because my check light went out and the codes on the car where cleared, they will not fix either recall. On three different occasions, the car slowed down to a crawl speed, the check engine light went on and the brakes applied themselves. Also across the dash was displayed 'service transmission'. I thought it was the accelerator pedal position sensor, but it may be a transmissio… Look up ODI 11523910 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
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| Unknown Or Other | 72.2%ODI 10152812 · 3,868 miTHE VEHICLE HAD A HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH. ALSO NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. ESPECIALLY ON A COLD START. BRAKES WERE PULSATING. *JB Look up ODI 10152812 at NHTSA ↗ | 41.3%ODI 10165115MY 2006 BUICK LACROSSE HAS A CENTER ARM REST. THE TOP OF THE ARM REST LIFTS UP TO REVEAL A STORAGE COMPARTMENT, WHICH CONTAINS STORAGE SLOTS FOR CD'S. ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE TOP OF THE ARM REST IS A FOAM PAD, WHICH I ASSUME WAS PUT THERE TO PREVENT THE CD'S FROM RATTLING AND MAKING NOISE. THE PROBLEM IS THAT WHEN YOU ARE STORING CD'S AND LIFT THE TOP OF THE ARM REST TO GET AT THE STORAGE AREA, THE CD'S STICK TO THE FOAM PAD AND GET LIFTED OUT OF THE STORAGE AREA. THE RESULT IS CD'S SPILLED ALL OVER THE FRONT PASSENGER AREA. BESIDE BEING A … Look up ODI 10165115 at NHTSA ↗ | 52.0%ODI 10275479 · 5,000 miTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, HE SMELLED A ROTTEN ODOR INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE ODOR OF THE ROTTEN FUMES IS CURRENTLY MAKING THE CONTACT ILL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE ORIGIN OF THE ODOR. THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WAS CLEANED AND AN ANTI MOLD CLEANER WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE SMELL STILL PERSISTS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT NO COMPENSATION WOULD BE PROVIDED BECAUSE THE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. … Look up ODI 10275479 at NHTSA ↗ | 145.6%ODI 102799882008 BUICK LACROSSE HAS A BAD ODOR AND CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE IS GETTING SICK FROM THE ODOR IN HER CAR. *NJ THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED TO RUN THE AC ALL THE TIME, BUT THE ODOR WAS STILL PRESENT. *JB Look up ODI 10279988 at NHTSA ↗ | 21.9%ODI 10607213 · 5,000 miMULTIPLE TIMES SINCE PURCHASE AIR BAG INDICATOR HAS EITHER BLINKED, HAS BEEN CONSTANTLY ON OR HASN'T BEEN ON AT ALL. INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAY, IE: MILEAGE INDICATOR, TEMPERATURE DISPLAY, TRIP INDICATOR HASN'T WORKED ON OCCASION, RADIO AND/OR INTERIOR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY DOESN'T COME ON UNTIL YOU DRIVE FOR FIVE TO FORTY FIVE MINUTES. DOOR LOCKS HAVE ACTUATED EITHER UP OR DOWN WHILE DRIVING. REMOTE DOOR LOCKS EITHER DON'T WORK AT ALL OR ONE OR MORE DOES, ONE OR MORE DOESN'T WORK, WHEN MANUALLY USING A KEY SECURITY SYSTEM HAS ACTIVATED THUS SOUND… Look up ODI 10607213 at NHTSA ↗ | 136.9%ODI 10374165 · 6,331 miAS I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MAIN ROUTE WITH HIGH TRAFFIC TRAVELLING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE CAR FELT AS IF SOMEONE STEPPED ON THE BRAKES TWICE. THE CAR SLOWED DOWN ABRUPTLY ALMOST TO A STOP. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. I WAS 1/2 MILE FROM MY HOUSE SO I DECIDED TO PROCEED HOME. I STARTED UP THE CAR AND SLOWLY DROVE DOWN THE ROAD. WITHIN MINUTES THE BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED THEMSELVES AGAIN SLOWING THE VEHICLE DRAMATICALLY. I PROCEEDED TO DRIVE TO MY GARAGE AND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP IN THE MORNING. THEY SENT… Look up ODI 10374165 at NHTSA ↗ | 127.1%ODI 10482287 · 8,000 miWHEN TURNING LEFT AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, MY CAR LOST POWER AND I WASN'T SURE I WAS GOING TO MAKE IT AROUND THE CORNER. AFTER A FEW SECONDS MY CAR REGAINED POWER. 45 MINUTES LATER, I MADE A RIGHT TURN INTO HEAVY TRAFFIC AND THEN FELT A SUDDEN LURCH. I LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND SAW THAT MY TRUNK HAD POPPED OPEN. I MANAGED TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY, PARKED THE CAR AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. I GOT OUT, CLOSED THE TRUNK, GOT BACK IN THE CAR, AND FASTENED MY SEATBELT. BEFORE I COULD CLOSE THE DOOR, THE TRUNK POPPED OPEN AGAIN. THIS OCCURR… Look up ODI 10482287 at NHTSA ↗ | 188.7%ODI 10630800LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN MURPHY ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 2012 BUICK LACROSSE MALFUNCTION. *SMD Look up ODI 10630800 at NHTSA ↗ | 97.0%ODI 10852847 · 62,000 miPURCHASED CAR A LITTLE OVER TWO YEARS AGO AND IN THAT TIME IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS NUMEROUS TIMES. THE PROBLEMS THAT CONTINUES TO OCCUR IS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CAR CANNOT STAY RUNNING. IT LOSES POWER AT STOP LIGHTS, BEEN PUSHED AT GAS STATIONS AND HAS EVEN STOPPED RUNNING PULLING ONTO THE INTERSTATE. TAKEN IT TO THE BUICK DEALERSHIP AND EACH TIME THEY CLAIM TO HAVE "FIXED" IT. THIS CAR WAS IN THE SHOP TWO WEEKS AGO EXACTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS BACK ON AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO STOP RUNNING (FULL TANK … Look up ODI 10852847 at NHTSA ↗ | 914.3%ODI 10671664 · 3,500 miWAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, TURNED RIGHT ONTO A BRIDGE JUST 15 TO 20 FEET AND THE FORWARD COLLISION ALERT LOCKED UP BRAKING SYSTEM. THERE WERE NO CARS IN FRONT OF ME OR BEHIND ME AT THAT TIME (THANKFULLY, BECAUSE IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH). THE BRIDGE IS CONSTRUCTED OF STEEL AND ALSO HAS A STEEL ROAD BED. *TR Look up ODI 10671664 at NHTSA ↗ | 49.1%ODI 11277558 · 65,000 miSUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 65 MPH. OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING OPEN AREA AND NOTHING HIT THE VEHICLE. TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41 DEGREES AT ABOUT 7:30PM WITH NO RAIN, SNOW, ETC. AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT. THERE WAS A VERY LOUD "BANG" SOUND WITH 5 PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE AT THE TIME. INSIDE TEMPERATURE OF VEHICLE SET AT 72 DEGREES. SOME VERY SMALL PIECES "SAND LIKE" OF GLASS WERE NOTICED ON CENTER CONSOLE, FRONT SEATS. NOT SURE WHERE ELSE. A NEW INSURANCE CLAIM HAS BEEN INITIATED. THE DEALER… Look up ODI 11277558 at NHTSA ↗ | 48.3%ODI 11051900 · 4,432 miI HAD PARKED IN THE VISITORS PARKING SPACE AT THE NURSING HOME. I WANTED TO STRAIGHTEN MY CAR IN THE SPACE. WHEN I PUT IT IN REVERSE, MY CAR LUNGED FORWARD AT AN UNCONTROLLABLE FAST SPEED, WENT ACROSS THE SIDEWALK, HIT THE VISITORS PARKING SIGN, WENT ACROSS SOME GRASS, ACROSS THE MAIN SIDEWALK TO THE BUILDING, ACROSS SOME MORE GRASS, HIT THE VISITORS PARKING SIGN ON THE OTHER SIDE, AND ACROSS THE SIDEWALK. I FINALLY GOT IT STOPPED IN THE PARKING LOT BY APLYING THE BRAKE. SINCE MY WHEELS WERE TURNED TO PARK, THE CAR MADE A COMPLETE CIRCLE WI… Look up ODI 11051900 at NHTSA ↗ | 38.3%ODI 11306543BACKUP CAMERA LIGHT IS SO BRIGHT AT NIGHT THAT IT BLINDS THE DRIVER AND YOU CAN'T DIM IT. Look up ODI 11306543 at NHTSA ↗ | 18.3%ODI 11139466 · 1,800 miI SENT THIS EMAIL TO THE SURVEY FOR RANDY MARION DEALERSHIP ON STATESVILLE RD HERE IN HUNTERSVILLE NC. AGAIN I DO NOT WANT THE VEHICLE BACK AS IT IS TOO MUCH RISK FOR ME, MY FAMILY AND MY WORK. IT PUT ME IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION FROM BEING STUCK IN THE STREET AND DEALING WITH AN ANGRY PASSENGER. WE MUST GET THIS RESOLVED IMMEDIATELY. I AM LOSING MONEY. I NEED A DEPENDABLE VEHICLE. THE SALES PART WENT AS EXPECTED. A LOT OF SMILES AND VERY ENGAGED IN CONVERSATION. THE SALES GUY MIKE WAS VERY NICE. NO PRESSURE. THE PROBLEM IS AFTER THE CARE WA… Look up ODI 11139466 at NHTSA ↗ | 350.0%ODI 11383692 · 11,700 miI OWN A 2019 BUICK LACROSSE E-SHIFT (VIN#[XXX]). OVER THE LAST 4-5 MOS. I HAVE HAD 3 INCIDENTS WHERE THE E-SHIFT MECHANISM HAS GONE INTO PARK WITHOUT TOUCHING THE SHIFT CONTROL. 1. FIRST OCCURRENCE - APPROX. 5 MONTHS AGO CAR WAS IN DRIVE AT VERY SLOW SPEED ENTERING PARKING SLOT WITH FOOT LIGHTLY DEPRESSED ON BRAKE. CAR CHANGED TO PARK ON IT'S OWN. STOPPED ABRUPTLY, GEARS GRINDING, JERKING ME TOWARD STEERING WHEEL. 2. SECOND OCCURRENCE - AROUND 10/10/20, CAR WAS IN DRIVE, FOOT LIGHTLY DEPRESSED ON BRAKE, WAITING TO MAKE LEFT TURN AT STOP L… Look up ODI 11383692 at NHTSA ↗ |
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