2006 Buick Lacrosse: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 1, 2023 · Lights · 119,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2006 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the headlights activated, the front driver’s and passenger’s side low-beam headlights intermittently failed to remain illuminated, making it difficult to see the roadway. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the HDM headlamp driver module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2022 · Lights · 65,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2006 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlamps failed to properly illuminate the roadway. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lightning) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2021 · Lights · 130,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving the headlights became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting). The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2021 · Lights · NY

Low beam headlights intermittently go out. Work ok one minute, then go dark. Very dangerous. Known issue under GM recall # 14291. the federal safety agency campaign ID number 15V‑519. Problem has been confirmed by West-Herr Dodge in Rochester NY. Per info I have found this does not appear to have been permanently fixed by GM. As such the repair should be done at no charge going forward.

Filed Apr 10, 2020 · Lights · 112,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the contact became aware that the instrument panel was inoperable. The following day the instrument panel operated as intended. On another occasion while driving at 35 MPH, the headlamps failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the high beam headlamps were used to safely operate the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was taken hendrick chevrolet buick gmc southpoint located at (127 kentington dr, durham, nc 27713), where the contact was informed that the recall was expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2020 · Body, Lights · 75,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicles door locks activated independently. Additionally, the headlights turn on and off simultaneously whether the vehicle was stopped or being driven. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or a mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of this failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Dec 19, 2019 · Lights · NY

I have not heard back about the status of a prior complaint that I submitted and was written back once about. My complaint read as followed: 'the low beam headlamps permanently fail to illuminate. High beam headlamps are not affected. Gm refuses to include this VIN in it's recall of buick lacrosse vehicles for this item but includes others of the same make and model. The replacement part available to the consumer only repairs this issue for a short time. Buick is requiring me to pay for the repair of something that has been recalled on other automobiles of the same make and model by taking it to a dealer where the new part is only available. The dealership is quite expensive compare to my regular auto repair place. I feel that the buick company is acting inappropriately in only covering specific VIN numbers of lacrosse from 2006.'

Filed Sep 30, 2019 · Lights · 121,500 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam headlights went out while the vehicle was traveling at night. The failure recurred in the morning. Faulkner buick gmc harrisburg (2650 paxton st, harrisburg, pa 17111, (877) 891-7240) stated that the special warranty coverage expired in 2017 and there was no recall on the vehicle. The dealer stated that they would call the contact back with an estimate to repair the low beams headlights. The failure mileage was 121,500. *pm

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 159,000 miles · VA

Low-beam headlamps turned off while vehicle was running. High-beam lights still functional. While driving, my headlights would suddenly turn off without warning, and I'd have to use my high-beams. After a few seconds, they would come back on. This happened a few times, but now the low-beams don't come on at all. There is a recall for this issue, but my VIN isn't included for some reason.

Filed Jul 2, 2019 · Lights · 56,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that both headlights failed to operate without warning and the contact could not see the road. The failure occurred at night more than a few times and was a danger to the contact. Also, the "lights or illumination required" message appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was driven to quirk buick (1250 s willow st, manchester, nh 03103, (603) 263-4900) who stated that the VIN was not included in a recall; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.

Filed May 21, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 120,800 miles · NC

Hello, my 2006 buick lacrosse regular beam headlights keeps going out due to the wiring getting hot for some reason. No aftermarket highlights or bulbs been added. The wiring is melting completely. You can see smoke coming from the headlight assembly. I'm also experiencing my entire dash goes out while driving for 2-seconds then comes back on, I'm not sure if the wiring that's shorting out from my low beam headlights after burning is causing this issue or not since the wires begins to touch after the wire covering is burned. I contacted buick the manufacture, and they are giving me the run around asking me questions that doesn't even pertain to the issues at hand, like when was your last oil change? This issue with the headlights is highly dangerous and can cause a fire and prevent visibility for myself and others to see me at night, plush getting a ticket from the police for having no headlights. This should become a recall issue immediately. This is a major safety issue.

Filed May 15, 2019 · Lights · 183,000 miles · PA

Headlamp failure - known recall #14291 my VIN was not part of the recall, but was diagnosed with the same issue. Driving on the highway at night, the low beam and day time running lights went out. I had my youngest child with me at the time. The dealership told me the recall wasn't covered and I had to pay the $360 bill.