Two problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse based on all problems reported for the 2005 Lacrosse.
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. While driving the vehicle, smoke appeared underneath the hood. The contact smelled a burning wire and there was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and had it towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was not related to the recall. The dealer diagnosed and replaced the coil and spark plugs. After the contact drove home with the vehicle, it did not start again and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed there was a problem with the engine control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,159.
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the oil light illuminated since the valve intake was blocked. The mechanic stated that the engine on the vehicle could be ruined if the problem was not corrected. The contact is concerned about the safety risk. According to the contact, the dexcool anti-freeze that was used will cause the oil valves to deteriorate and ruin the engine. The failure mileage was 37063. The current mileage was 38000.