2005 Buick Lacrosse: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 21, 2020 · Acceleration · 138,000 miles · TX

I was driving on the highway going 50mph and the car stalled and went down to 20mph and it shut off. I was able to get it started again and was only able to go 20mph all the way home. My car insurance app has engine alerts and it stated it is the throttle/pedal position sensor/switch 'd'/'e' voltage correlation. The the alert stated it was urgent because it decreases the engine performance and the engine may enter limp home mode. I was very lucky no cars where behind me when this happened.

Filed Dec 7, 2016 · Electrical · 153,037 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, specific details could not be provided. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was initially included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was never repaired and the recall was closed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,037.

Filed Oct 8, 2016 · Driver assistance · 115,000 miles · OH

My car shuts down while driving. My dash will display "service traction control system, reduced power, starting disable" I must pull off the road; car shuts down, now it has trouble restarting after this occurs. My computer doesn't retain the codes for this issue. My dealer mechanic & personal mechanic cannot find the problem. Have spent $1000 within the past 2 months on this. Still not fixed. Dangerous to drive this car. Occurs intermittently; no pattern. I am paying for a car I cannot drive. Very upsetting. Please help.

Filed Jun 27, 2016 · Electrical · 132,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. While driving various speeds, the headlamps failed to illuminate. The check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred. In addition, the battery wire connector caught on fire after the battery was replaced. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v755000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

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 Apr 28, 2016 · Electrical · 104,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000. Updated 06/15/16*lj

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Electrical · 153,043 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred only when driving over a bump in the road. In addition, the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ignition key was replaced, but the ignition switch was not replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,043.

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 Nov 4, 2014 · Electrical · 63,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact experienced the failure on several occasions. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the parts were not available. The dealer stated the part was unavailable for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Electrical · 129,356 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. While driving at an unknown speed over a train track, the engine stalled without warning. The contact also stated that the key independently released from the ignition. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), but the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The contact stated that the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,356.

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.