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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
530–25K
3725–50K
4150–75K
3175–100K
46100–150K
16150K+
224 reports with mileage · 91 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Exterior Lighting. Review the 82 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 80 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Steering. Review the 51 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports6 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
315 reports
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
Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 2006
Interior LightingStructure
2005 LACROSSE CXL INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT DO NOT PROPERLY LIGHT SO THAT CONSUMER CAN SEE. *TS ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *JB
NHTSA ODI #10150804
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
NHTSA ODI #10148004
200 miles · Jan 4, 2006
Seats
CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEATS. *TS WHEN THE CONSUMER DROVE THE BUICK LACROSSE THE BENCH SEATS HURT HIS BACK. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10147541
Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 2005
Structure
THE ANGLE OF THE WINDSHIELD RESULTS IN A REFLECTION OFF THE DASH ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. THIS CAUSES POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING ON BRIGHT SUNNY DAYS. 2005 BUICK LACROSS *TS *NM
NHTSA ODI #10142080
500 miles · Oct 3, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: THE BRAKES ON THE 2005 LACROSSE WERE MAKING ERRATIC NOISES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED EVERY WEEK FOR LAST 30 DAYS. THE PADS WERE CLEANED. THE ROTORS WERE THOUGHT TO BE BAD. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 30 DAYS AS OF 10-3-05 AND NO ABS LIGHTS CAME ON. *SC. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10138399
9,192 miles · Sep 15, 2005
Structure
2005 BUICK LACROSSE CHROME STRIP THAT LIES ACROSS THE WIDTH OF THE DASHBOARD CAUSES A GLARE WHICH CAN BE BLINDING.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THE PROBLEM OCCURS FOR BOTH THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER. THERE WERE REFLECTIONS AT ALL TIMES OF THE DAY DUE TO THE SEVERE SLOPE AND OR ANGLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10130207
3,500 miles · Aug 23, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE FIRST TIME IT OCCURRED AT 3,535 MILES. THEY LOOKED AT THEM AND TIGHTENED SOMETHING. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED AT 5567 MILES, THEY REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS. THE THIRD TIME IT OCCURRED AT 5,947 MILES. GM SAID THAT THERE WAS A FLAW IN THE BRAKES. THE PADS WERE CRYST…
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS BRAKES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE FIRST TIME IT OCCURRED AT 3,535 MILES. THEY LOOKED AT THEM AND TIGHTENED SOMETHING. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED AT 5567 MILES, THEY REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS. THE THIRD TIME IT OCCURRED AT 5,947 MILES. GM SAID THAT THERE WAS A FLAW IN THE BRAKES. THE PADS WERE CRYSTALLIZING. THE CONTACT NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES AT 3,500 MILES. GM TOLD THE DEALER NOT TO DO ANYTHING ELSE TO THE BRAKES ON 6-30-05. THE CONTACT SAID THAT THERE WERE NO LIGHTS THAT CAME ON PRIOR TO THE BRAKE PROBLEMS. *AK THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON DUE TO POOR FUEL, AND ACCELERATION FELT AS IF IT WERE GOING TO STALL. *SC
NHTSA ODI #10129734
2,825 miles · Aug 20, 2005
Air Bags
WIFE NEEDS TO SIT ON A CUSHION WITH A CUTOUT TO EASE PRESSURE ON HER TAILBONE. SHE HAS A STATEMENT FROM THE DR. TO DO THIS. WITH THE CUSHION IN PLACE ON THE PASSENGERS SEAT, THE AIRBAG SENSOR IN THE SEAT WILL NOT DETECT HER PRESENCE, AND THEREFORE THE AIRBAG IS TURNED OFF. WITHOUT THE CUSHION THE AIRBAG IS TURNED ON.
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.
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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