2005 BUICK LACROSSE WAS BOUGHT USED WITH SLIGHTLY OVER 44,000 MILES BACK IN MAY OF 2008 AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ACCELERATION AND TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ISSUES SEVERAL TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, LOSING POWER WHILE GOING UP HILLS, BOGGING DOWN WHILE SLIGHTLY ACCELERATING TO PASS, AND THE TRANSMISSIO…
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2005 BUICK LACROSSE WAS BOUGHT USED WITH SLIGHTLY OVER 44,000 MILES BACK IN MAY OF 2008 AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ACCELERATION AND TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ISSUES SEVERAL TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE, LOSING POWER WHILE GOING UP HILLS, BOGGING DOWN WHILE SLIGHTLY ACCELERATING TO PASS, AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIMMY BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEARS, AND CLUNK WHEN COMING TO A STOP. NATURALLY, THE DEALERSHIP PLAYED THE GUESSING GAME REPLACING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND SENSOR, AND EVEN RE-PROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER, AND COULD NO LONGER DUPLICATE ANY PROBLEMS ONCE THEY HAD RUN OUT OF THEIR OPTIONS TWO MONTHS AGO THE CAR DEVELOPED A CLICKING NOISE WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL EITHER DIRECTION, THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE WITHIN AN HOUR THAT IT WAS THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT AND PROPOSED LUBRICATION TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE FOR A COST OF OVER $300. SOUNDS LIKE THEY WERE ALREADY AWARE OF THIS POPULAR ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10286035
21,000 miles · Aug 18, 2009
Power Train
MY 2005 BUICK LACROSSE HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH ACCELERATION SINCE I BOUGHT IT USED IN 2006, IF YOU STEP ON THE GAS BETWEEN 50 AND 60MPH THE ENGINE DIES, NO WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND YOU HAVE TO IDLE OUT OF TRAFFIC UNTIL THE SYSTEM COMES BACK ON, I TOOK IT TO BUICK AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG, TO THIS DAY Y…
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MY 2005 BUICK LACROSSE HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH ACCELERATION SINCE I BOUGHT IT USED IN 2006, IF YOU STEP ON THE GAS BETWEEN 50 AND 60MPH THE ENGINE DIES, NO WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND YOU HAVE TO IDLE OUT OF TRAFFIC UNTIL THE SYSTEM COMES BACK ON, I TOOK IT TO BUICK AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG, TO THIS DAY YOU HAVE TO WATCH YOUR SPEED WHEN PASSING SO THAT YOU DO NOT LOSE POWER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10280897
73,000 miles · Jul 13, 2009
Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LACROSSE. WHENEVER THE CONTACT PLACES THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, HE HEARS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE AND IT FEELS AS IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN GEAR. AFTER A WHILE, THE ENGINE WILL REV AND FINALLY SHIFT INTO THE PROPER GEAR. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 15 MPH, IT FEELS AS IF THE GEARS ARE CHANGING AND THE C…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LACROSSE. WHENEVER THE CONTACT PLACES THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, HE HEARS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE AND IT FEELS AS IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN GEAR. AFTER A WHILE, THE ENGINE WILL REV AND FINALLY SHIFT INTO THE PROPER GEAR. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 15 MPH, IT FEELS AS IF THE GEARS ARE CHANGING AND THE CLUNKING NOISE IS HEARD AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS WORKING PROPERLY. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
NHTSA ODI #10276515
81,000 miles · Apr 16, 2009
Power Train
2005 BUICK LACROSSE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 81,000 MILES- TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP BEFORE EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED WITH THE HARD SHIFTING PROBLEM BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT THEY STATED IT WASN'T THE TRANSMISSION- TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT AT MY COST $2,500. PER GOOGLE SEARCH THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON PROBLEM OTHER OWNERS …
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2005 BUICK LACROSSE TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 81,000 MILES- TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP BEFORE EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED WITH THE HARD SHIFTING PROBLEM BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT THEY STATED IT WASN'T THE TRANSMISSION- TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT AT MY COST $2,500. PER GOOGLE SEARCH THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON PROBLEM OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME CAR HAVE HAD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10265607
50 miles · Jul 27, 2006
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
AT TIMES, CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INCREASE SPEED, USUALLY WHEN ACCELERATING INTO HIGH SPEED, THE CAR DOES NOTHING FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN IT BEGINS TO BUCK, STILL WITH NO SPEED ACCELERATION. IT HAS LASTED FROM A FEW SECONDS TO 10 MINUTES. IT ONLY HAPPENS PERIODICALLY, AND NO TROUBLE LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DA…
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AT TIMES, CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INCREASE SPEED, USUALLY WHEN ACCELERATING INTO HIGH SPEED, THE CAR DOES NOTHING FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN IT BEGINS TO BUCK, STILL WITH NO SPEED ACCELERATION. IT HAS LASTED FROM A FEW SECONDS TO 10 MINUTES. IT ONLY HAPPENS PERIODICALLY, AND NO TROUBLE LIGHTS APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10163744
Mileage unknown · Jun 1, 2006
Power Train
CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING 2005 LACROSSE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. *TS *JB
NHTSA ODI #10159466
15,351 miles · Apr 4, 2006
Power Train
CAR LOOSES POWER WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE. HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS. ONCE WHILE ON I-95 IN GEORGIA, A SEMI-TRUCK ALMOST REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH THEY SAY IT COULD BE THE WIRELESS ACCELERATOR THEY WILL NOT REPLACE IT UNLESS THEY CAN PE…
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CAR LOOSES POWER WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE. HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS. ONCE WHILE ON I-95 IN GEORGIA, A SEMI-TRUCK ALMOST REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH THEY SAY IT COULD BE THE WIRELESS ACCELERATOR THEY WILL NOT REPLACE IT UNLESS THEY CAN PERSONALLY DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10154520
3,868 miles · Mar 15, 2006
Power TrainService Brakes, HydraulicUnknown Or Other
THE VEHICLE HAD A HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH. ALSO NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. ESPECIALLY ON A COLD START. BRAKES WERE PULSATING. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10152812
10,000 miles · Jan 18, 2006
Power TrainSuspension
DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SURGED. IT WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED AND NO CODES WERE FOUND. WHILE TURNING RIGHT THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. *JB
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.
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.
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.
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.
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