2005 Buick Lacrosse engine problems

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 93,285 miles · TN

I made a stop at the stop sign on ridge hill dr and hickory hill rd. As I turn left on hickory hill rd my car started to make a loud knocking sound from the motor. So I stayed traveling the same direction on hickory hill rd to the auto zone on the right that's located on hickory hill rd and winchester rd. I purchased ignition coils, wires, and shark plug for my vehicle. I get on hickory hill rd heading to raines rd. I get the red light on hickory hill rd and raines rd I started to smell something burning inside the vehicle. The light turns green as I travel down hickory hill rd I started to see smoke coming from under my two front seats. I made a right on ridge hill dr to get out the vehicle at my relative home. I called a mechanic to do the labor on the vehicle just it was still in the same condition after the new parts. So I came to my vehicle to get my personal items that thursday april 20,2017 I notice a deep burn location on the middle of the carpet. I then pull the front carpet up and I seen everything in the middle of the vehicle was burned.

Filed Jun 14, 2016 · Engine · 107,159 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. While driving the vehicle, smoke appeared underneath the hood. The contact smelled a burning wire and there was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and had it towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was not related to the recall. The dealer diagnosed and replaced the coil and spark plugs. After the contact drove home with the vehicle, it did not start again and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed there was a problem with the engine control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,159.

Filed May 23, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 179,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to wait approximately 3 to 7 minutes before the vehicle could be restarted and driven. The vehicle was only able to be driven for short amounts of time before it would stall again without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle's main computer was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 179,000....updated 06/30/16 *bf

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

S10- direct reply- letter to the secretary from constituent regarding assistance with a safety recall of a 2005 buick lacrosse. *smd the consumer stated the air bag light would come on and then go off. The dealer stated it would cost $150 to replace the air bag module for the driver and passenger side. Also, the vehicle stalled slightly when driving up a short hill. There was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The dealer concluded the fender was rubbing on the tire when turning left and they simply re-positioned the right front fender. On one occasion, when the consumer started the vehicle, he heard a strange noise and the steering wheel would not turn. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. It was determined, the power steering pump, transmission, water pump and engine were all leaking fluids. Also, the wheel bearing needed to be replaced. *jb updated 12/17/15

Filed Jan 5, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 112,380 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The contact mentioned that unknown warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that there was a reduced engine power and starter delay. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 112,380.

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Engine · 90,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled, but was able to be restarted. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Engine · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The dealer stated that the catalytic converter and alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Engine · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 20, 2012 · Engine · 33,600 miles · NY

A couple months ago it stalled, while my 17 year old daughter was driving it. There were no engine lights on. This happened to me a couple times and to my husband. It takes about 2-3 minutes before you can start it. The engine light will come on when it stalls, but goes off when started. Without the engine light on, there is no the code to find out what is wrong. One time it stalled and when started, the engine light stayed on.. My husband took it to the gm dealer and we were told it was the battery. We bought brand new battery and installed it. Same day the car would stall. I have read many stories about this problem with the 2005 buick lacrosse. People seem to have multiple problems it could be, but when replacing parts doesn't fix the stalling problem. I called gm and got a case number. We are told to keep driving it until the engine light stays on so we can get a diagnosis. When the car stalls at 20 MPH or 55 MPH, you have no control of the vehicle. Gm won't do anything until there is a diagnosis. I asked gm if I could get a loaner car until my car is fixed and they just say the warranty is over, or it is a seven year old car, and of course won't do anything until it isdiagnosed.?? It is very dangerous, especially if no warning lights come on. I don't dare to drive it. My husband is the only one who drives it. We have another vehicle, which is gas hog that I have to drive. I can't afford a new car. I also can't afford to keep buying parts that don't fix the problem.my car is paid off. I am disabled and can't work. Just waiting now for disability benefits. My car has low mileage and is in perfect condition. I am unable to drive my car that is registered and insured and gm will not help me. I think it is dangerous to tell us to drive the car until a engine light comes on. Any resolutions?

Filed Mar 10, 2011 · Engine, Transmission · 42,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that when driving at any speed, the vehicle would intermittently jerk when changing gears and sporadically would fail to start. In addition, the rear defroster would take an abnormally long time to defrost the window and the air conditioning unit would independently turn off and on. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was unavailable.