Ignition Switch Problems of Buick Lacrosse

Recall in 2014 ignition switch failure of more than one key on keyring in ignition. Weight would cause car to shutdown(turn off ignition) in a crash thus not allowing airbags to deploy. Recall started in 2014. Did not own the car until 2017. Was not aware of recall. Son was injured in crash of such vehicle on 2/16/19. Hit a telephone pole at approximately 60mph. Front nor side curtains did not deploy resulting in severe traumatic brain injury to brain stem. Was in coma for 6 days. 10 weeks in icu and rehab. Is impaired now effects walking , speech, adl skills, memory. Will need long term care. Ws traveling g on a rural road, hit patch of black ice, o ercorrected and slid across road hitting utility pole at 60-70 mph. . Needed to be extricated from vehicle, unconscious vicious, was wearing seatbelt.

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The contact owns a 2007 Buick locrosse. When touching the ignition switch and moving the key around, the instrument panel warning lights flashed on and off. The contact indicated that the remedy for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) was performed in 2014, but the failure continued. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel locked without warning. The contact slowed down, stopped, and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who performed an ignition switch recall repair on the vehicle. The dealer did not do anything and stated that the recall was for the key and not the ignition. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 153,000. The VIN was not provided.

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The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred only when driving over a bump in the road. In addition, the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ignition key was replaced, but the ignition switch was not replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,043.

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. While driving 25 mph, the key failed to remain in the run position. The contact mentioned that the key had no additional weight. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 227,605.

The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lacrosse. While driving approximately 35 mph, the key partially disengaged from the ignition switch and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle rolled to the bottom of the incline and then restarted. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to perform 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 failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000.

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While running vehicle ignition switch went off and car was left without power steering and no motor power. I have to make a complete stop in order to start the car again. It all happens after getting my car to GMC campaign 14299.

The car's air bag light by the speedometer has been illuminating intermittently at various speeds whether there is a passenger in the passenger seat or not. The passenger seat air bag on/off light near glove compartment turns to off when the speedometer air bag light illuminates. In June, I took the car into an independent mechanic to get the problem fixed. Unfortunately, the computer doesn't store a code for this problem. The mechanic tried to improve the connection to the passenger seat and "relearned" the computer; however, the problem still occurs. Mechanic said it "might" be a $1,000 fix which involves part of the passenger seat cushion itself! it cost me $100 to find out this much and attempt a correction, but $1,000 is ridiculous; especially for a "maybe" fix. I see others are having this problem, too. I've already had the ignition switch key fix at the dealership. I also already had the problem with the headlights turning off as we were driving down the road; our independent mechanic fixed that and I'm still waiting for the gm reimbursement on that. Hoping we can get gm to fix this air bag problem before it causes injuries.

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The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that immediately after being repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), the engine lost power. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,460.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while when she had driven over some train tracks,the engine stalled without warning. The contact stated that the key would also ejected the key from the ignition switch. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact had then received NHTSA campaign:14v355000 (electrical system) and had taken the vehicle to the dealer to remedy the vehicle under the recall. The dealer was expected to install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover,which they had performed. The failure recurred multiple times after the remedy was performed and the remedy had not repaired the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was 129,356. Gb.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the contact mention the key was stuck in the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rocket pinion steering needed to repaired and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was not provided. Ak.

2005 Buick Lacrosse. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall repairs. The ignition switch was replaced.

2007 Buick Lacrosse. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch defect recall. The consumer also stated he experienced a problem, with the lights going out, on their own.

2007 Buick Lacrosse. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall issues. The consumer believed the ignition switch problem, was more than just a cheap poorly designed part as explained in the recall letter he received.

I received a recall notice 14v355 for the ignition switch. Parts were not available at the time I received the notice. It's been two months since I received the notice. Covert auto group in austin TX says there are still no parts available. I believe it's taking too long to resolve this unsafe condition.

I was traveling on the highway at 5:30am with minimal traffic. While traveling at 66mph, I put the car into cruise control. Then I pulled my foot off the gas pedal that placed it flat footed with me leg towards the seat. I am a short person. I have 3 house keys on a ring attached to the car key. I felt my knee touch the dangling keys. At that moment, the electrical system and car shut down. I had no power brakes or no power steering, etc. I was in the lane closest to the breakdown lane. I was able get the car into the breakdown lane and cost to a stop. (fortunately no traffic passed me until I finally stopped. ) the ignition key and switch was in the on position when I stopped. I was able to restart the car by placing the car in park and restarting the car. I brought the car to the dealership. They looked at the car and found no error codes. They could not duplicate my problem. They told me I must have shut off the ignition switch with my knee. I attempted to do this an cannot turn the key off with my knee. I addition, my knee does not reach the switch without lifting it up at least a couple inches. I only brushed the bottom of the dangling house keys. 2010 should be included in the recall!!!.

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Who are we kidding with this recall? (NHTSA 14v355, gm 14299) correcting a faulty ignition switch with an extra key ring and a paper to add to the owner's manual is a lawyer's solution. Is this a design defect, or is it not? why is it not adequate? 1) it does not insure that the weight of the keys will not cause shutdown. It only makes it a little less likely. 2) in a year's time, even the current owner's will have forgotten the solution. Even if it's in the car's manual, does anyone ever actually read the manual end-to-end?. Let alone rereading it regularly to refresh their knowledge? it's only there, if at all, for reference. 3) how many second owner's even get the manual? how many will get keysets with the extra ring? my experience is few, if any, subsequent owners will have any reminder of this recall. Let's get serious and be responsible. If there is a design or manufacturing safety defect, then fix it! deflecting liability to the owner is horse-pucky!.