2005 Buick Lacrosse lights problems

86 complaints (27% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000.

owner complaints: 86
of this car's complaints: 27%
typical mileage: 90,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Headlights
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At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Buick Lacrosse lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Buick Lacrosse lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 70

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: headlightsReported August 14, 2015 · 429,170 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 15V519000 · Recall details

What 2005 Buick Lacrosse owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 6, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL

Gas. Leaking car smoking and cutting off

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 100,000 miles · IL

My head lights won't come on and my air bag light comes on and off all day long while driving.

Filed Aug 16, 2017 · Lights · 110,000 miles · UT

Had my daughter's 2005 buick lacrosse hdm replaced for the recall and 3 months later the low-beams went out again. I took the car back to the dealer and they said the recall was done and now I would have to pay. The hdm failed while my daughter was driving home at night.

Filed Aug 14, 2017 · Lights · 135,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the headlights did not illuminate when the vehicle was started. The contact stated that the failure was repaired per an unknown recall in october of 2016. An unknown dealer was contacted and stated that the failure was not recall related. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

Filed Dec 27, 2016 · Lights · 64,022 miles · AL

Low beam headlights are out, also no daytime running lights. They go out at random, without warning. Replaced hdm module, did no help.

Filed Sep 28, 2016 · Lights · 137,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam headlamps failed to operate. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting), but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the connector failed twice after having the recall repair performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Lights · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. While driving 45 MPH, the low beam headlamps failed to operate. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jul 13, 2016 · Lights · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Jul 5, 2016 · Lights · CT

2005 buick lacrosse. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts still on back order to repair head lamp driver module recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the head lamp was finally replaced. *jb updated 09/22/16.

Filed Jun 28, 2016 · Lights · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). The notification indicated that the parts were available; however, the dealer indicated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Questions about the 2005 Buick Lacrosse lights

Does the 2005 Buick Lacrosse have lights problems?

Owners have filed 86 complaints about the lights of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse, 27% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2005 Buick Lacrosse lights problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Buick Lacrosse lights?

Yes, 1 recall: 15V519000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Buick Lacrosse have the most lights problems?

The Buick Lacrosse model years with the most lights complaints are 2006 (156 complaints), 2007 (125 complaints) and 2005 (86 complaints).