general problems of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse - part 1

Gas. Leaking car smoking and cutting off.

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and the contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the road. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle seemed to return to normal functionality; however, the failure had since become a regular failure. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the instrument gauge panel had failed and remained off. The battery was replaced several times. However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the mileage control circuit was malfunctioning. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact the vehicle was previously repaired under an unknown recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Tl-jeff gunnells 256-342-1971. 2005 Buick lacross. The contact stated that the doors would no open from the inside. The contact was locked inside for an hour. The electrical system allows other components to come on including the windshield wipers, the heater, and the locks. The contact researched and though that the system may be hacked. The vehicle would sometimes not start or crank and the engine had replaced at the contact's expense. . The contact has been locked in the vehicle and almost suffered from heat exustion being locked in the vehicle since he is disabled. The dealer jeff key motors 2889 us highway 431, anniston, al 36206 (256) 820-0280 could not diagnose the issue after keeping the vehicle for a month. The manufacturer dismissed the issue and said they only deal with newer vehicles. The failure milage was unavailable. Tf.

Ignition it starts and it dont start I see recall for my year can someone contact me to let me know if I need to have recall done.

While driving the car down the road it will "randomly" shut off. Giving no indication other then dimming lights. Neither the dealership or the garage I went to can explain it. The power steering doesnt work and has almost caused me to crash on the highway and town roads.

I was driving my car everything was perfectly working. I parked for the night behind my house no problems. I went to drive my car the next morning and all of the dash gauges as well as the reverse lights were out. I took it to an auto repair shop with no explanation as to what was going on. The cluster panel was replaced with no luck of the problem being resolved. Fuses were replaced also. This is not only upsetting but it is also dangerous. I can not and do not drive the car because of this issue. How do I know how much gas I have or how fast I am traveling. After doing some research, this is a problem that has come up before with no solution. Something needs to be done about this issue.

My head lights won't come on and my air bag light comes on and off all day long while driving.

I smell something like burning wires. The transmission light is on. Automatic shifting jerks. I am afraid of being stranded somewhere. I am 70 years old and need my car to be reliable.

Takata recall.

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, specific details could not be provided. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was initially included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was never repaired and the recall was closed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,037.

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to wait approximately 3 to 7 minutes before the vehicle could be restarted and driven. The vehicle was only able to be driven for short amounts of time before it would stall again without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle's main computer was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 179,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal burning smell emitting from the vents. The vehicle was taken to a Buick dealer where it was diagnosed that a wire was burning and was related to NHTSA campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). The remedy was unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000. VIN tool confirmed parts not available. Mf.

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number:14v755000(exterior lighting) however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Jo.

Low beams suddenly both went out along with left side touring and fog lights.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the pps (passenger presence system) module failed causing the air bag warning light to illuminate. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,513. Djr.

S10- direct reply- letter to the secretary from constituent regarding assistance with a safety recall of a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The consumer stated the air bag light would come on and then go off. The dealer stated it would cost $150 to replace the air bag module for the driver and passenger side. Also, the vehicle stalled slightly when driving up a short hill. There was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The dealer concluded the fender was rubbing on the tire when turning left and they simply re-positioned the right front fender. On one occasion, when the consumer started the vehicle, he heard a strange noise and the steering wheel would not turn. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. It was determined, the power steering pump, transmission, water pump and engine were all leaking fluids. Also, the wheel bearing needed to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the headlight became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v755000 (electrical system) however, the part to do 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 failure. The failure mileage was 134,000. The VIN was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact had received NHTSA campaign number:14v355000(electrical system) and stated that the parts were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer had not been notified of the problem and the contact had not experienced a failure. Gb.

2005 Buick Lacrosse sent in copies of her recall notice. The consumer stated she was involved in an accident and no longer owns the vehicle.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that there was an electrical short which caused the low beams to fail while driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the head lamp control module and the failure recurred. The contact stated that while traveling the low beams failed to work. The contact was able to use the high beams, the fog lights and parking lights when the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer for further inspection, diagnosis and repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000. Dyd.

No incident/accident. I received a notice in the mail in August to recall my Buick. I am getting nervous as it's now October and no "second letter" to schedule repair. What's up?!.

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. While driving various speeds, the headlamps failed to illuminate. The check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred. In addition, the battery wire connector caught on fire after the battery was replaced. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v755000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2005 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 dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2005 Buick Lacrosse. Consumer writes on behalf of parents vehicle ignition recall problems. The consumer stated his parents noticed the door locks were not locking properly. Prior to the first visit, when the vehicle was put in park, all of the doors would unlock. After the first visit, they would have to shut the vehicle off, remove the key and after removing the key all of the doors would unlock. After the second visit, the doors worked properly, but when the consumers mother went to start the vehicle with the remote start the following morning, it did not work. The remote start worked prior to the recall. After the third visit, the consumers father was given two keys and two transmitters. The dealer informed him, they could no longer help him and the only way the problem could be corrected was to purchase two new keys, two new transmitters and the reprogram each at a cost of $ 390. 00. The consumers parents called another dealer and was quoted a price a $100 cheaper. The vehicle was repaired.

2005 Buick Lacrosse. Consumer writes in regards to ignition key and brake pads recall notices. The consumer stated the rotors were made of poor material. Which resulted in premature warping. Just prior to purchasing the vehicle, the dealer claimed they replaced all of the brakes. However, a few weeks later, something cause the consumer to brake hard, and that action caused the steering wheel to break away from the consumers hands and the vehicle went into a wild skid. He almost went into a ditch, but managed to get control of the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Driving down the road lost low beam headlights as well as day time lights , smelled small burning odor and discovered the headlight control in the fuse panel to be over heating and begining to burn a hole in the fuse panel under the hood. Have read of this happening to several of these cars with the fuse panel being the direct source due to wires shorting out internally, why is this car not included in the recent recall?.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ne.

2005 Buick Lacrosse. Consumer writes in regards to ignition recall parts issue. The consumer was informed the parts were not available. Recall # 14v355000.

This has happened multiple times, when driving at night, the headlamps will go off. There are other times that during the day, the message center display, radio and hvac displays will go extremely dim. Is this a fault with the daylight sensor? regardless, I do not appreciate having a car go down the road where the headlamps go out. I couldn't see. I was able to turn on the high beams and could see again. Next time I started the car, everything was fine. I am entering this information for my mother.

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was unaware of when the part would become available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.