general problems of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse

2005 Buick Lacrosse chrome strip that lies across the width of the dashboard causes a glare which can be blinding. ** answer required*** the problem occurs for both the driver and front passenger. There were reflections at all times of the day due to the severe slope and or angle of the windshield.

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. He contacted NHTSA last week complaining that while driving and looking in the side mirror there is a narrow chrome strip on the dashboard. When the windows are up one can see a reflection. This is a distraction, and if a motorcycleis right in that reflection one may not be able to see it.

2005 Buick Lacrosse the glare from the chrome strip on the dash is blinding the driver. (the glare affected the 1/2 inch chrome strip across the dash and the rectangular strip around the gear selector) this problem would occur when the sun reflects vertically or obliquely through the windows. The glare caused the consumer headaches. The consumer suggested that Buick recall this problem and replace the controls.

Reflection of crome trim and sun reflection off silver trim on front dashboard reflects on driver and pass. Front door and interferes with exterior mirrors.

The right and left exterior mirrors experience a reflection that is vertically going through them. However, it disappears while driving. Also, there is a horizontal chrome strip that goes through the interior mirror which is very distracting. The consumer stated that there was a reflection at the top of the front windshield. All reflections were caused by the chrome strip on the dashboard.

The angle of the windshield results in a reflection off the dash onto the windshield. This causes poor visibility while driving on bright sunny days. 2005 Buick lacross.