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Exterior Lighting complaints
156 reportsClear category filter89,000 miles · Feb 11, 2015
Exterior Lighting
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS LOSS POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND THE HEADLAMPS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NEITHER REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 72 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS LOSS POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND THE HEADLAMPS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NEITHER REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE VIN WAS NOT LISTED UNDER THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
NHTSA ODI #10682702
89,600 miles · Feb 11, 2015
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT COME BACK ON UNTIL CAR IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON SOMETIMES THEY DON'T COME BACK ON AT ALL, VERY DANGEROUS, GM HAS A RECALL BUT THEY SAY MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT COVERED, I HAVE TALKED TO LOCAL DEALER AS WELL AS GENERAL MOTORS CONCERNING THIS ISSUE WITH NO POSITIVE RESPONSE…
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LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT COME BACK ON UNTIL CAR IGNITION IS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON SOMETIMES THEY DON'T COME BACK ON AT ALL, VERY DANGEROUS, GM HAS A RECALL BUT THEY SAY MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT COVERED, I HAVE TALKED TO LOCAL DEALER AS WELL AS GENERAL MOTORS CONCERNING THIS ISSUE WITH NO POSITIVE RESPONSE. IT APPEARS THIS ISSUE WILL BE JUST LIKE THE KEY SWITCH ISSUE, PEOPLE WILL HAVE TO DIE BEFORE ANYTHING IS DONE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10682698
Mileage unknown · Feb 9, 2015
Electrical SystemExterior LightingFire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO ACTIVATE THE HIGH BEAMS. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT ADDI…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO ACTIVATE THE HIGH BEAMS. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT ADDITIONAL REPAIRS WERE REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE RECALL REMEDY BEING PERFORMED. THE DEALER MENTIONED THAT THE WIRES WERE BURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/06/15*LJ
NHTSA ODI #10682144
116,000 miles · Jan 29, 2015
Exterior Lighting
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE LOW BEAMS HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 ( EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAG…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE LOW BEAMS HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 ( EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.
NHTSA ODI #10679727
184,000 miles · Jan 27, 2015
Exterior Lighting
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AND FAILED TO TURN BACK ON. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) WHICH SHE BELIEVED IT WAS DIREC…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AND FAILED TO TURN BACK ON. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) WHICH SHE BELIEVED IT WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 184,000.
NHTSA ODI #10679202
70,000 miles · Jan 26, 2015
Exterior LightingFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD LAMP MODULE BOX MELTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD LAMP MODULE BOX MELTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEAD LAMP DRIVER MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
NHTSA ODI #10678965
Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 2015
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAMS SHORTED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSING. THE CONTACT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PART AND REMEDY WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A R…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAMS SHORTED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSING. THE CONTACT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PART AND REMEDY WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A RECALL NOTICE, THE PARTS AND THE REMEDY TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10670234
Mileage unknown · Dec 29, 2014
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
2006 BUICK LACROSSE SAFETY RECALL FOR KEY RING. *MW THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER SHE RETURNED HOME FROM HAVING THE RECALL PERFORMED, SHE DISCOVERED ONE OF THE KEYS DID NOT WORK. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT TWICE, WHILE DRIVING. SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE HEADLIGHTS. HOWEVER, SHE WAS INFORMED T…
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2006 BUICK LACROSSE SAFETY RECALL FOR KEY RING. *MW THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER SHE RETURNED HOME FROM HAVING THE RECALL PERFORMED, SHE DISCOVERED ONE OF THE KEYS DID NOT WORK. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT TWICE, WHILE DRIVING. SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE HEADLIGHTS. HOWEVER, SHE WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. ALSO, THE DASH LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. UPDATED 11/16/15.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10661721
70,000 miles · Dec 19, 2014
Exterior Lighting
VEHICLES HEADED LIGHTS TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING. BULB WAS JUST REPLACED THAT DAY. SEVERAL BULBS HAVE BEEN CHANGED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10667217
68,000 miles · Dec 17, 2014
Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. AS A RESULT, THE HIGH BEAMS OR THE FOG LIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. AS A RESULT, THE HIGH BEAMS OR THE FOG LIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
NHTSA ODI #10664788
Official recalls
3Aug 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.
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NHTSA investigations
1RQ17002 · Loss Of Headlights
Opened Apr 24, 2017 · Closed Mar 29, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:headlights
The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by General Motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicles concerning the headlights and the HDM that controls them.Under normal electrical load and environmental conditions, the HDM can overheat inside the Underhood Electrical Center (UEC). This can cause the module to fail and result in a simultaneous loss of both low beam headlights and both daytime running lights (DRLs), often with no warning or prior detectability to the driver. This failure can be intermittent or permanent. No other exterior lights are affected. High beams, turn signals, brake lights, and reverse lights are still operational.General Motors addressed this issue with 2 recalls (14V755 & 15V519) and a special coverage program (N172091910). In view of the recalls and special coverage program implemented by GM and the vehicle high beams continuing to operate, ODI has tentatively concluded that the actions taken by GM mitigate any unreasonable risk to safety posed by HDM failure in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, the investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.