Headlights Problems of Buick Lacrosse - part 1

Buick Lacrosse owners have reported 189 problems related to headlights (under the exterior lighting category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Buick Lacrosse based on all problems reported for the Lacrosse.

1 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 08/01/2022

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlamps failed to properly illuminate the roadway. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lightning) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

See all problems of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse 🔎.

2 Headlights problem of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 12/25/2021

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while operating the the vehicle both front head lights failed and would not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the head lamps had failed. The head lamps were replaced and the failure was remedy but later had reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 15v519000(exterior lighting). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 41,000.

See all problems of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse 🔎.

3 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 08/01/2021

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving the headlights became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

4 Headlights problem of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 12/05/2020

The drivers side low beam headlight keeps going out. I did look up any recalls, which there was for this, but it shows that it was fixed. We didn't have an issues for the first 9 months and have now replaced the bulb several times. I am concerned that it is happening while my daughter is driving this at night in a rural area with a lot of deer and other animals running into the roads.

5 Headlights problem of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 09/28/2020

I just bought this car used and the headlights didn't work when I got it. The hi beams and yellow marker lights do work. Just not the lo beams. I bought the car on 9/28/20, it had 124,000 miles on it when I bought it.

6 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 01/22/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while driving at any speed the vehicles doors unlock and lock unexpectadly. Also the vehiclesheadlights turn on and off simultaneously whether the car is stationary or being driven. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or a mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of this failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000 tp.

7 Headlights problem of the 2010 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 01/22/2020

On 1/22/2020 when I was driving down the road my stabilitrac light came on causing my car to slow down to 25 mph. Wouldn't go faster than that. . I took the battery cables off for about 20 min. And the stabilitrac light came off so I drove the care home and right before I got home it came on again. Also in 1/20/2020 my left headlight. Does not work. I put a knew light bulb on and it worked for a few days and it went out again.

See all problems of the 2010 Buick Lacrosse 🔎.

8 Headlights problem of the 2014 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 01/01/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2014 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated a blue trim plastic piece has detached within the headlight causing the illumination of the headlight to be reduced in it's visibility. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership (hyatt Buick GMC located at 922 frontage rd e, myrtle beach, SC 29577 phone number 843-480-0029 who diagnosed that the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired and that the issue could result in a fire due to the detached plastic's location. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that they may have a representative reach out regarding the matter, however, the contact had not received a call back as of yet. The approximate failure mileage 44,000. Gl.

See all problems of the 2014 Buick Lacrosse 🔎.

9 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 09/29/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam headlights went out while the vehicle was travelling at night time andthis morning the lights went out again. The dealer faulkner Buick GMC harrisburg 2650 paxton st, harrisburg, PA 17111 (877) 891-7240 stated that the special warranty coverage expired in 2017 and there was no recall on the vehicle. They will call the contact back with an estimate to repair the low beams lights. The failure mileage was 121,500. Tf.

10 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 09/22/2019

Low-beam headlamps turned off while vehicle was running. High-beam lights still functional. While driving, my headlights would suddenly turn off without warning, and I'd have to use my high-beams. After a few seconds, they would come back on. This happened a few times, but now the low-beams don't come on at all. There is a recall for this issue, but my VIN isn't included for some reason.

11 Headlights problem of the 2016 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 08/15/2019

Lots of condensation in right headlight.

See all problems of the 2016 Buick Lacrosse 🔎.

12 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 06/19/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that both headlights failed to operate without warning and the contact could not see the road. The failure occurred at night more than a few times and was a danger to the contact. Also, the "lights or illumination required" message appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to quirk Buick (1250 s willow st, manchester, nh 03103, (603) 263-4900) who stated that the VIN was not included in a recall; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.

13 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 05/07/2019

Hello, my 2006 Buick Lacrosse regular beam headlights keeps going out due to the wiring getting hot for some reason. No aftermarket highlights or bulbs been added. The wiring is melting completely. You can see smoke coming from the headlight assembly. I'm also experiencing my entire dash goes out while driving for 2-seconds then comes back on, I'm not sure if the wiring that's shorting out from my low beam headlights after burning is causing this issue or not since the wires begins to touch after the wire covering is burned. I contacted Buick the manufacture, and they are giving me the run around asking me questions that doesn't even pertain to the issues at hand, like when was your last oil change? this issue with the headlights is highly dangerous and can cause a fire and prevent visibility for myself and others to see me at night, plush getting a ticket from the police for having no headlights. This should become a recall issue immediately. This is a major safety issue.

14 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 01/21/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. While driving at night, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

15 Headlights problem of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 12/02/2018

All of a sudden my low beam headlight quit working. Then a few days later the high beam quit too. This is on the drivers side.

16 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 11/14/2018

While driving at night, both headlights failed to illuminate. The area that I live is rural and back roads do not have street lights. While the brights were working, that also created a hazardous condition, as the brights could temporarily blind an oncoming driver, especially dangerous on narrow 2 lane roads. The car was taken to art moran Buick dealership and I paid over $300. 00 to replace headlight module. I was told that gm only covered this from date of purchase to 12 years or 150,000 miles. This happened six months past that date. The car has 98,300 miles on it as of today. This is a definite safety hazard, and NHTSA should require a full recall. I have the recall letter from gm, as well as the paid bill for the repair from the Buick dealer. However, I am not a computer genious, so tell me how I can get these documents to you.

17 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 11/05/2018

While driving with low beam headlight setting my headlights went out. I tried to go from automatic to manual but the lights remained out. High beams continued to work as normal. A very dark night on a two lane road with opposing traffic and this very dangerous situation was unpleasant and extremely dangerous. I almost went off the side into a ditch with a drop off and trees when I could not see. This was compounded by opposing traffic and a near head on situation. The Buick dealership explained that the warranty and recall had just expired both by the date of a 2006 car and that my millage had exceeded the limits of the recall. . A head on crash or over a drop off into trees would have been tragic. I will be spreading the news about this problem that has not been corrected. I was never contacted by gm about this problem. The recall was not recognized by the Buick dealership upon my first contact telephone call. After a little research, I have found that this problem is very well known and documented in the auto industry. Recall no. 15v519000 states that the Buick owners may not be informed of an expanded warranty for this problem. The problem is not fixed and needs to be fixed before someone with a car load of children gets wiped out in a terrible accident that could have been corrected by notification by the manufacture of the auto in question. I noticed many different models are affected by this manufactures defect. I can see many law suits coming up since this is a well known problem. I will be addressing this with my senators and representatives.

18 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 08/04/2018

The headlight driver module (hdm) failed and the headlights went out.

19 Headlights problem of the 2015 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 07/10/2018

The contact owns a 2015 Buick Lacrosse equipped with adaptive headlights. While driving downhill at night, the headlamps failed to provide adequate illumination. The contact stated that the failure occurred only while traveling downhill. The vehicle was taken to burnworth-zollars Chevrolet (350 us-6, ligonier, in 46767, (260) 894-3127) to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the headlamps were adjusted; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.

See all problems of the 2015 Buick Lacrosse 🔎.

20 Headlights problem of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 03/11/2018

This is the second time in one year that my headlight on the drivers side has went out. I just replaced it about 8 months ago. I know this because I was pulled over by the police. I do not drive my vehicle very much . 82000 miles and it is 10 years old. I know there has been a recall on a part for the very same reason I am notifying you. I need this fixed. These headlamps are expensive and this is unsafe to drive without proper lighting. Please advise on this matter . Thank you, evelyn lork.

21 Headlights problem of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 10/13/2017

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lacrosse. While reversing out of the driveway, the contact noticed that the instrument panel lighting was not illuminated. The contact was unsure if the headlamps were operable. The contact stated that the headlights failed approximately one year ago when the vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting) at kendall Chevrolet of eugene (846 goodpasture island rd, eugene, or 97401(855) 982-8922). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 89,900.

22 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 10/12/2017

Both low beam headlights go out intermittently while driving.

23 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 10/11/2017

My low beam headlights cut off and do not turn back on. It happens a couple times a day and I do not feel safe driving this vehicle. It happens while driving. It happens both in the city and on the highway.

24 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 07/10/2017

Headlights have a mind of their own. Only high beams work. My grandson noticed a recall he called the local dealership. Was told that our VIN number was not listed. Same model as thousands of others. . He replaced headlight module and both bulbs about 70 dollars lost. This happened at night while going down road in heavy rain on 2 lane.

25 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 03/18/2017

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. While the vehicle was stationary, the low beam headlights became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.

26 Headlights problem of the 2015 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 03/03/2017

2015 Buick Lacrosse. Consumer writes requesting reimbursement for repairs to headlamp module.

27 Headlights problem of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 12/27/2016

Low beam headlights are out, also no daytime running lights. They go out at random, without warning. Replaced hdm module, did no help.

See all problems of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse 🔎.

28 Headlights problem of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 12/20/2016

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the headlights did not illuminate when the vehicle was started. The contact stated that the failure was repaired per an unknown recall in October of 2016. An unknown dealer was contacted and stated that the failure was not recall related. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

29 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 12/18/2016

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. While driving 70 mph, the low beam headlights became inoperable without warning. The high beam headlights had to be activated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 148,000.

30 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 12/12/2016

Low beam headlights on both sides stopped functioning. High beams still work. Verified that bulbs and/or fuses were not the problem. Same issue as NHTSA recall 15v519000 gm recall 14291. Contacted gm who claimed my particular car was not included in recall. As mentioned in previous comments, that makes no sense. If its the same problem as other recalled cars had why isn't my car also recalled? in my opinion gm needs to recall all cars with this problem or supply a valid reason why some cars are excluded from the recall.

31 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 11/01/2016

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the key was getting stuck in the ignition and was difficult to turn. In addition, the low beam headlights failed to function properly. The dealer (coggin Buick GMC in jacksonville, 7245 blanding blvd, jacksonville, FL 32244, (904) 638-1115) was notified. The dealer did not provide a specific remedy to diagnose the vehicle other than telling the contact to replace the bulb and, if the failure recurred, to bring the vehicle back to the dealer. The contact replaced the bulbs for the low beams, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

32 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 10/24/2016

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. While driving approximately 55 mph, both headlights failed. The bright lights eventually illuminated; however, the low beam lights remained off. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

33 Headlights problem of the 2012 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 10/05/2016

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.

See all problems of the 2012 Buick Lacrosse 🔎.

34 Headlights problem of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 09/09/2016

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving a approximately 35 mph, the low beam headlights suddenly shut off and failed to operate. The contact indicated that the low beam headlights later began to operate as normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

35 Headlights problem of the 2007 Buick Lacrosse

Failure Date: 06/01/2016

2007 Buick Lacrosse. Consumer requests reimbursement for recall notice 15v519000. The consumer stated the headlights unexpectedly stopped working. After the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, a few days later, a recall letter regarding the headlights arrived in the mail.

See all problems of the 2007 Buick Lacrosse 🔎.


Other Common Exterior Lighting related problems of Buick Lacrosse


Safety Ratings of Lacrosse Cars
Fuel Economy of Lacrosse Vehicles
Lacrosse Service Bulletins
Lacrosse Safety Recalls
Lacrosse Defect Investigations