2006 Buick Lacrosse: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 19, 2014 · Lights · 70,000 miles · FL

Vehicles headed lights turned off while driving. Bulb was just replaced that day. Several bulbs have been changed.

Filed Nov 21, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 170,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 210,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the brakes were depressed and failed to respond as the traction control and the ABS warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled and was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS and traction control failed. The vehicle was repaired and the failure persisted. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number:14v355000 (electrical system) 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 made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 210,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Electrical · 93,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the wiring harness melted into the fuse box. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer brain needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Electrical · 148,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and caused the driver to crash into the exit ramp cement barrier. The driver sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) after the failure occurred. The failure mileage was 148,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2014 · Electrical · 77,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and crashed into another vehicle. The driver sustained fractured ribs and collar bone. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2014 · Electrical · 43,677 miles · ME · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times. While driving downhill in reverse, the failure caused the contact to crash the vehicle into a pole. The speed was unknown and there were no injuries. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The contact was placed on a waiting list. The failure mileage was 43,677.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Engine · 67,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 35 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired the approximate failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 67,500.

Filed Aug 26, 2013 · Engine · 128,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the crank positioning sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.