IllustrationAT 3:30PM THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES IN A LINE OF CARS AT ABOUT 25 MPH. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. THE CAR THEN ACCELLERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND STRUCK ANOTHER CAR IN FRONT. ROAD WAS WET, SLIGHT GRADE. THE 2007 BUICK WAS A TOTAL LOSS.
2007 Buick Lacrosse
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2007 Buick Lacrosse do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 129.
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Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Lacrosse years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
220–25K
3325–50K
4450–75K
3675–100K
29100–150K
15150K+
179 reports with mileage · 71 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 125 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 75 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
8 crash reports18 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
250 reportsPOP AND CRACKLING ON STEERING WHEEL NOISE WHILE TURNING CORNERS WHILE DRIVING
I GOT THIS VHICULE AND WORK ONLY FOR 22 DAYS. WERE I GOT IT THIS PLACE SHOULD BE CHECK
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR FLASHED ON AND OFF ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VAN BUREN BUICK GMC (866-223-5291, LOCATED AT 2257 JERICHO TURNPIKE, GARDEN CITY PARK, NY 11040) WHERE THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED A…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR FLASHED ON AND OFF ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VAN BUREN BUICK GMC (866-223-5291, LOCATED AT 2257 JERICHO TURNPIKE, GARDEN CITY PARK, NY 11040) WHERE THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE PART WAS REPLACED AGAIN BY THE SAME DEALER. THE FAILURE RECURRED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOO OLD AND HAD TOO MANY MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
FRONT STABILIZER BAR IS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES WHERE THE BOLTS FROM THE LOWER CONTROL ARM GO THOUGH THE STABILISER BAR. CAR HAS NEVER BEEN IN A ACCIDENT, HAS 130,000 MILES, NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD. HAPPENED TO NOTICE IT WHILE REPLACING BRAKE PADS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED, CAUSING THE DOOR TO REMAIN LOCKED AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR A…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILED, CAUSING THE DOOR TO REMAIN LOCKED AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR ACTUATORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN. PROBLEM STARTED WITH THE DOOR NOT LOCKING AFTER CLOSING IT. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF OPENING AND SHUTTING THE DOOR IT FINALLY LOCKED. ONCE LOCKED THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN BACK UP. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE 2007 YEAR MODELS HAVE DEFECTIVE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY'S
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT WAS TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES AND, WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE BRAKES SQUEALED. KEMPTHORN MAZD…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT WAS TURNED LEFT OR RIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES AND, WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE BRAKES SQUEALED. KEMPTHORN MAZDA IN CANTON, OHIO WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ROTORS AND THE BRAKE PADS. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
2007 BUICK LACROSSE. CONSUMER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR HEADLAMP DRIVER MODULE RECALL NOTICE REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED FOR A THIRD TIME AND SINCE HAS NOT HAD A FAILURE. UPDATED 10/10/2017*JS
CAR WAS DRIVING FINE AND TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WITH NO WARNING AT INTERSECTION AT STOP AND COULD NOT GO HAD TO PUSH VEH OUT OF ROADWAY
Official recalls
315V519000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights
Aug 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.
14V355000 · Electrical System:ignition
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.
06V419000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Oct 31, 2006
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MISSING THE ADHESIVE LAYER THAT BONDS THE BARRIER LAYER TO THE OUTER SHELL OF THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WITH THIS CONDITION, FUEL AND/OR FUEL VAPORS COULD SEEP OUT BETWEEN THE LAYERS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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.