Instrument Panel Problems of Buick Lucerne - part 2

Dash instruments and gauges are not visible in daytime. Run off road trying to see speedometer to set cruise control. Dash lights are completely off in daylight, making it impossible to see dash instruments. Contacted dealer and was told that there is nothing they can do. Contacted gm and they tell me that it is a design flaw and it is not covered by warranty. I have found out that others have had same problem. It is on Buick Lucerne 2006, also understand 2007's have same problem. It is not on all cars as I understand it. It is dangerous to operate car. May cause to run off road or cross center and have wreck trying to figure out what speed car is going. Needs to be fixed.

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I have had an ongoing issue with our inability to view the instrument panel at various times and in varying light conditions. This is a known issue with Buick and I have contacted them many times over the last 24 months (or so) for a resolution. To date none is forthcoming, only promises of a future fix. This is a safety issue because it is distracting and can lead to driver inattention causing an accident. Cannot determine vehicle speed at times. Buick is aware of this serious safety defect.

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lucerne. The entire instrument panel was difficult to read in the day light because the lights were white. At night, the lights are green and very clear. The dealer was unable to make any repairs. The failure mileage was 200 and current mileage was 13,700. Updated 01/02/08. Updated 12/12/07.

: the contact stated, the backlighting for the instrument panel is not sufficient enough to read the instruments in daylight hours which takes ones attention from the road. The manufacturer was contacted. 08/04/06 contact called Buick customer service 7-18-06, they said there was a problem but probably would not be corrected until the 2007 model vehicles came out. 1-800-521-3300.

Unable to see instrument panel, speedometer, gas gauge during the day. Lack of lighting during the day.

Instrument panel (speedometer, gas gauge, temp gauge tach) are not back lighted during daylight driving. When it is cloudy but not dark enough for the light sensor to turn on the night mode, it is difficult to see these instruments and when you have sunglasses on it is impossible. This is a driving hazard because you do not know how fast your are driving or the state of your fuel. This is the 2006 Buick Lucerne.

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle's dashboard indicator lights were not visible while driving in sunny conditions. However, the dashboard indicator lights illuminated in the evenings. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. Approximately four months later, the vehicle was brought to another dealer. The dealer replaced the lighting panel as a correction issued by Buick in technical servic ebulletin #189. The contact stated that the panel replacement did not solve the failure. The current and failure mileage were 5,800. Spoke with consumer 10/16/07 was told to disregard complaint , vehicle has been repaired.

: the contact stated, the back lighting for the instrument panel is not bright enough to see the display during daylight hours.

Buick Lucerne speedometer is impossible to read* the consumer stated the speedometer was impossible to read during daylight hours. When the consumer did get a new speedometer, the consumer still could not see it.

: the contact stated while driving 5 mph the 6 inch pillar/posts between the windshield and both front doors obscured driver visibility, nearly causing several crashes. The manufacturer was contacted. The backlighting of the instrument panel did not illuminate properly which caused poor visibility of the speedometer and other gauges. Updated 9/13/2006 -.

: the contact stated that the backlighting for the instrument panel darkened making it difficult to read the dash gauges. The contact must focus on the instrument panel, while trying to read the gauges since they are poorly illuminated. The service dealer agreed there was a problem and the manufacturer was contacted. Updated 8/16/2006 - the instrument dose not have a light that illuminates the panel during the day.

: the contact stated while traveling various speeds during the day, the interior lights in the vehicle did not work properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined the instrument panel was working properly by the manufacturer's design. There were no repairs made. The manufacturer was contacted and expressed that there were many complaints in regards to this problem and this matter would be looked into. The manufacturer did not provide further assistance. The consumer stated after the vehicle is in the sunlight for a period of time, the dash lights dim, he is unable to read the intrument panel, such as the speedometer and other insturments. Updated 12/12/06.

: the contact stated during daylight hours, the instrument panel was difficult to see. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the panel was set at high intensity, however the gauges remained difficult to view during daylight hours. The contact mentioned that the speed and fuel gauges were some examples of gauges that could not be viewed. The manufacturer was contacted, and offered three oil changes due to inconveniences. Updated 10/02/06. , updated 11/28/2006.

: the contact stated during the day, the dashboard is not visible. The dealership is aware of the problem, but no repair is available. 06/02/06 updated Buick claims dashboard was designed as it is. Speedometer and gas gauge cannot be read.

Dash board gauges are not visible in the day time. They are properly illuminated at night. Consulted darby Buick in venice florida and was told there is no correction. Safety defect.

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lucerne. During the daytime hours, the components on the instrument control panel could not be seen because they were too dark. The dealer and manufacturer kept putting him off and would not assist. The current mileage was 15,000 and failure mileage was 500. Updated 04/03/08.

2006 Buick Lucerne csx received delivery January 2006 - safety issue - impossible to read speedometer, computer readout or any other gauges on instrument panel on a bright sunny day. Dash lights controlled automatically and light up at night but not in daytime. Totally unable to read vehicle speed.

: the contact stated during daylight hours the illumination on the dash could not be seen and the gauges were not visible. The dealer was alerted. Updated 09/05/06.

2007 Buick Lucerne instrument panel cannot not be read during the daylight. Customer states the instrument panel does not illuminate all the way to see the instrument panel especially the speedometer.

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2007 Buick Lucerne instrument panel is hard to read in bright sunlight. Customer states when it is really bright outside it is hard to read the speedometer. Customer states that the problem makes it difficult to set the cruise control.

2007 design flaw with instrument panel cluster customer states that the panel is hard to read in the daylight** the problem was researched and the fix was to replace the instrument panel cluster due to insufficient color contrast in the ipc display.

2006 Buick Lucerne with instrument panel defects. Consumer states that the instrument panel has chrome plated gadgets and when the sun hits the dashboard it shocks his eyes. The consumer also stated the fake wood trim reflects badly.