NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Exterior Lighting complaints
82 reportsClear category filter35,000 miles · Oct 7, 2014
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SHORTED AND TURNED OFF ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RELAY SWITCH AND WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SHORTED AND TURNED OFF ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE RELAY SWITCH AND WIRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
NHTSA ODI #10641940
115,000 miles · Jul 5, 2014
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
MY DAUGHTER HAS A 2005 BUICK LACROSSE THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS OFF DIFFERENT ITEMS THAT CAN BE DANGEROUS AT NIGHT. THE HEADLIGHTS (DIMS) WILL SHUT OFF, THE RADIO WILL TURN OFF OR THE LIGHTS FOR IT WILL DIM OR SHUT OFF, THE DASH LIGHTS DIM OR TURN OFF COMPLETELY, THEN TAKE QUITE A WHILE TO COME BACK ON. SOMETIMES IT AFF…
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MY DAUGHTER HAS A 2005 BUICK LACROSSE THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS OFF DIFFERENT ITEMS THAT CAN BE DANGEROUS AT NIGHT. THE HEADLIGHTS (DIMS) WILL SHUT OFF, THE RADIO WILL TURN OFF OR THE LIGHTS FOR IT WILL DIM OR SHUT OFF, THE DASH LIGHTS DIM OR TURN OFF COMPLETELY, THEN TAKE QUITE A WHILE TO COME BACK ON. SOMETIMES IT AFFECTS ONLY DIFFERENT PARTS OF THOSE LISTED ABOVE. THE ISSUE IS WE HAVE HAD IT INTO A REPAIR SHOP AT LEAST TWICE FOR IT AND THEY HAVE REPLACE SOME PARTS THEY THOUGHT COULD CAUSE IT, BUT IT HASN'T STOPPED IT FROM HAPPENING. IT IS ONLY NOTICEABLE IN THE EVENINGS WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE NEEDED BUT IT HAPPENS AT ANY TIME BUT WHEN YOU WANT TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BECAUSE WHEN WE GET IT TO THE SHOP, THE PROBLEMS ARE NO LONGER SHOWING UP. IT HAS DONE THIS FOR HER AT LEAST 6 TIMES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10608336
135,000 miles · May 5, 2014
Exterior Lighting
DRIVING ALONG ROAD AND LIGHTS AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF ON LOW BEAM AND WHEN YOU SWITCH TO HIGH BEAMS THEY WILL STAY ON AUTOMATIC DAY RUN LIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF. REPLACED RELAY #35 AND LIGHTS WORKED FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS AND THEY WENT OUT AGAIN AND NOW 05/04/2014 THEY ARE STILL SHUTTING OFF. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10586479
114,500 miles · Oct 29, 2013
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2005 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2005 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,001.
NHTSA ODI #10549935
107,175 miles · Aug 2, 2013
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH AND ACTIVATED THE HEADLIGHTS HOWEVER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD LAMP ILLUMINATION WAS EXTREMELY DIM. IN ADDITION, WHENEVER THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE ENGAGED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD LAMP WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT B…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH AND ACTIVATED THE HEADLIGHTS HOWEVER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD LAMP ILLUMINATION WAS EXTREMELY DIM. IN ADDITION, WHENEVER THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE ENGAGED, THE DRIVER'S SIDE HEAD LAMP WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,175.
NHTSA ODI #10533261
120,450 miles · May 5, 2013
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
I WAS DRIVING OUT INTERSTATE TAKING MY DAUGHTER AND GRANDKIDS HOME IT WAS DARK AND ALL THE SUDDEN MY HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF, HAD TO TRY AND GET PULLED OVER TO SHOULDER I WAS SCARED I WOULD WRECK BECAUSE I COULD NOT SEE WHERE I WAS GOING, GOT PULLED OVER AND AFTER TURNING CAR OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES FINALLY AFTER ABOUT 30 MINS OR S…
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I WAS DRIVING OUT INTERSTATE TAKING MY DAUGHTER AND GRANDKIDS HOME IT WAS DARK AND ALL THE SUDDEN MY HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF, HAD TO TRY AND GET PULLED OVER TO SHOULDER I WAS SCARED I WOULD WRECK BECAUSE I COULD NOT SEE WHERE I WAS GOING, GOT PULLED OVER AND AFTER TURNING CAR OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES FINALLY AFTER ABOUT 30 MINS OR SO MY HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON. I NEVER KNOW WHEN THIS IS VGOING TO HAPPEN AND IT FRIGHTENS ME TO THINK I COULD HAVE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH MY 8YR OLD CHILD IN THE CAR WITH ME. THE DEALER I PURCHASED FROM WILL NOT WORK WITH ME TO GET THIS PROPERLY FIXED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10510716
91,000 miles · Mar 18, 2013
Exterior Lighting
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT STOP WORKING (BOTH). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10503496
141,000 miles · Dec 14, 2012
Exterior Lighting
LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. I PULL TO THE SHOULDER CHANGED THE SWITCH SETTING FROM AUTO TO ON. THIS DID NOT HELP . I DROVE HOME ON HIGH BEAMS. AS I ENTERED THE DRIVEWAY THE LOW BEAMS CAME BACK ON. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT ONLY TO COME BACK ON AFTER A FEW MINUTES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10488854
80,000 miles · Mar 26, 2012
Exterior Lighting
THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. OUR HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT AT NIGHT OR ANYTIME. WE WERE ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT ON MARCH 24,2012 WITH MYSELF AND MY 2 CHILDREN BECAUSE OF THIS THERE WAS ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND I DIMMED MY LIGHT AND THEN EVERYTHING WENT BLACK I COULDN'T SEE THE ROAD AND THE OTHER CAR JUST MISSED FROM HITTING MY VEHIC…
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THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. OUR HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT AT NIGHT OR ANYTIME. WE WERE ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT ON MARCH 24,2012 WITH MYSELF AND MY 2 CHILDREN BECAUSE OF THIS THERE WAS ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND I DIMMED MY LIGHT AND THEN EVERYTHING WENT BLACK I COULDN'T SEE THE ROAD AND THE OTHER CAR JUST MISSED FROM HITTING MY VEHICLE. PLEASE HELP IT IS VERY SCARY. THERE HAS BEEN A TIME THAT THIS HAPPENED AND THEN FOR 3 DAYS AFTERWARDS I STILL DIDN'T HAVE ANY LIGHTS DIM OR BRIGHT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10453000
60,000 miles · Mar 20, 2012
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
LOW BEAMS INTERMITTENTLY FAIL AT NIGHT, THEN SELF-RESTORE WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. HIGH BEAMS WORK. ALREADY CHANGED THE SIGNAL ARM SWITCH, THE HEADLAMP IN-DASH SWITCH, THE RELAY IN THE FUSEBOX, BOTH HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. HOMESTEAD CHEVROLET/CADILLAC DEALER AND VARIOUS "SMART" MECHANIC SHOPS SEEM TO BE OUTWITTED BY THIS ONE. *KB
NHTSA ODI #10452438
Official recalls
4Aug 14, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
Jun 23, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
Oct 31, 2006
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.
Remedy: BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.
Apr 20, 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CLIP THAT SECURES THE BRAKE PUSHROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM PIN COULD HAVE BEEN BENT WHEN IT WAS INSTALLED. A BENT CLIP MAY COME OFF, ALLOWING THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUSHROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PUSHING ON THE PEDAL WILL NOT APPLY THE BRAKES AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD BUSHING AND RETAINING CLIP AND, IF THE CLIP WAS MISSING, A NEW BRAKE PEDAL ARM ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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