Headlights went out while driving - known issue and recall with gm. Car would not start, though battery was dead. Went to jump car and found out fuse box and wiring harness was melted like it caught fire. Numerous sites are showing complaints about this same issue, melting, and electrical issues. Car was parked the night before and was not started or moved prior to this issue being found.
2007 Buick Lacrosse electrical complaints
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Purchased a 2007 buick lacrosse less than 2 months ago. Within the first month the low beam head lights went out. Took back to the dealer and they replaced the head light module. No the low beams are not working again. Now the dealer is telling me I have a faulty fuse block under the hood.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the headlights became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that an unknown electrical part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 04/08/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the key was stuck in the ignition switch. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be repaired and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was not provided....updated 03-31-16 *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed. The contact was unable to turn the steering wheel and the vehicle made a grinding noise while attempting to turn. The contact also stated that the headlights failed to illuminate while driving. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 09e005000 (steering) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The dealer stated that the part was not available for repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Purchased car 11/2015 with 60k miles. A month later, I turned on the rear defrost while driving. When I came home, I parked and exited the car. The rear windshield shattered.
The headlight control module part of the body control failed causing low beam headlights to be inoperable. I was advised gm issued a technical services bulletin about this issue. A recall notice may be issued . My wife was going to work at 4 am on saturday morning and was forced to use high beams to illuminate the highway and local streets.the defective module was replaced this afternoon .hdm module 2545 cpc 1 15016745 (s) relay parts cost $60.74 labor $114.00 & sales tax $10.48 = total cost $ 185.22.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and all of the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. After taking it back to the dealer, the computer and traction control were replaced, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 46,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated as normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the key caused the failure. The key was replaced. In addition, the ABS/traction control warning light illuminated, the high beam and low beam head lights would not operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The manufacturer was notified of failures. The failure mileage was 60,000.
I was getting off of work and as I tried to open my car I noticed the remote wasn't work. As I approached my vehicle I smelled something burnt. Figured it was coming from the alley. I noticed my windshield wipers were up. I manually opened the car and it smelled worse of burnt. Noticed that nothing was working inside my vehicle. I call security to come and help me and as we open the hood it smelled just as bad. We noticed that the fuse box had a melted hole in it. Once it opened several fused were burnt. I have read that several people have had the same issue. I wish u let us upload pictures of this incident. What if while driving my car had caught on fire or something worse could have happened to me or my child. Luckily I was out of my vehicle when this problem occurred. This issue has to be looked at. Now I have to tow my car out of my work garage pay for that and then pay for my vehicle to get fix which we should definitely get reimbursed for it because it's obvious that this is a recurring issue that has not been fixed. It can turn out to be a big law suit against buick. I had the same issue also with the headlights. I would be driving at night and out of no where my lights would just shut off. Had to replace that also. . .updated 07/21/15 *bf updated 11/9/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. While driving at approximately 25 MPH, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred while driving. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) and 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,500. Updated 8/27/15*cn the consumer stated the low beams lights went out while driving. Updated 09/10/15
A few times the headlights went out . Driving on two lane road once was close to head on accident . I did extensive testing to find that the hdm low beam head light relay manufactured by I think delphi was the problem . I went to auto supply bought the heaviest duty relay I could find . I replaced it an problem was solved . This was back in may of 2014 . Then in january 2015 I received recall for this problem . I have contacted g.m. Several times . I read where they state if you have paid for the repair they will reimburse owner for the repair . This is black and white plain and simply . I submitted form , receipts , ect . According to their requirement on the recall letter . Does not say I have to wait for several more letters or several years it is on their recall letter .everything they asked for to the standards . While on vacation message to call . After many calls again I was told I have to wait for second recall letter to get reimbursed . She stated I have to take it to dealer . Why so I can have another defective relay installed . Not going to happen just reimburse me for the claim I submitted . I can't return a one year old relay that is far better than their defective relay .they can't figure a remedy out yet . It has been a year now and I am still waiting to be reimbursed because I did not receive the second recall notification because they can't figure this out . Driving a car at night without headlights is not safe and neither is putting one of their defective relays back in it . This relay has been noted to not only fail , but it can melt causing wire harness to melt at a replacement cost to approach $ 2,000 and an possibly an engine fire and that cost very high or vehicle replacement . Just pay me the money owed ...
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. The contact had the dealer perform the repair for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and the dealer only repaired the filler for the key. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled before and after the recall repair was performed. The contact spoke with the dealer who stated that the manufacturer replaced the ignition, but changed it to just the key filler. The contact felt that the repair was inadequate. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the entire warning panel illuminated and the electrical system failed. The vehicle was then pulled to the side of the road and restarted but no lights illuminated in or outside the vehicle. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 09/08/15*lj updated 9/29/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) however, the part needed 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 made aware of the failure. The contact experienced the failure listed in the notification with the exterior lighting. The failure mileage was unknown.
The relays in my fuse box had exploded and burned the wire bundle from the fuse box to the engine.. All of the electrical components in my vehicle stop working and there was evidence of a fire in the fuse box . The fuse box and the wire bundle from the fuse box to the engine had to be replaced an\t a cost of $1700.00,
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle's exterior lights seized and all warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 188,000.
The headlamp driver module burned a hole in the engine fuse box. The hdm is now fused into the fuse box and can't be pulled out to replace it. Recall 14v‑755 will replace the hdm. But the gm said I have to pay for the replacement of the fuse box. The hdm failed as the recall said.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part needed 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
My low-beam headlamps went out on january 9, 2015, which I was not aware of until a police officer pulled me over indicating to me that I had no headlights. I had to drive home with my high beams on. I had to leave work early all last week in order to get home before dark. I went on line yesterday and typed in my make model and year of my vehicle and found out that there is a recall for my type of vehicle for the headlamps. Contacted buick and was informed that they can not fix this problem yet because there is no "official" recall for this problem. This is a danger when someone's headlights go out all of the sudden while you are driving at night; this could cause a major accident which could involve lives. They informed me I have to wait to get the "official" notice before they can fix the problem or I can bring in my vehicle and have it looked and fixed at my expense. This is a serious problem and should be taken care asap by buick at their expense, not the expense of the driver of the vehicle informing them that this problem has already occurred? Please look into this matter and let me know how soon can I get this problem fixed. Thank you.
Who are we kidding with this recall? (the federal safety agency 14v355, gm 14299) correcting a faulty ignition switch with an extra key ring and a paper to add to the owner's manual is a lawyer's solution. Is this a design defect, or is it not? Why is it not adequate? 1) it does not insure that the weight of the keys will not cause shutdown. It only makes it a little less likely. 2) in a year's time, even the current owner's will have forgotten the solution. Even if it's in the car's manual, does anyone ever actually read the manual end-to-end?. Let alone rereading it regularly to refresh their knowledge? It's only there, if at all, for reference. 3) how many second owner's even get the manual? How many will get keysets with the extra ring? My experience is few, if any, subsequent owners will have any reminder of this recall. Let's get serious and be responsible. If there is a design or manufacturing safety defect, then fix it! Deflecting liability to the owner is horse-pucky!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2008 chevrolet impala. Vehicle owner had to pay for service theft deterrent for car. Requesting reimbursement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), a smell of burnt rubber was present inside the cabin and the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a short circuit on the electrical system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 196,000. The VIN was not available.
We were 60 miles from home having dinner. Got in the car after dark to come home, started it and no headlights. Low beam headlights failed to come on whether by auto or manual switching them on. We had high beam but no low beam or daytime running light. This is very dangerous. It is our only vehicle for daily driving. We need this repaired under the 12-1-2014 recall from buick.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 buick lacrosse. While parked, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police/fire report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The cause of the fire was undetermined. The failure mileage was 199,000.
Airbag flash red light on dash, charged $1,248.53 to replace passenger presence module kit 19258129.
2007 buick lacrosse. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch defect recall. *smd the consumer also stated he experienced a problem, with the lights going out, on their own.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the fuse box and wiring under the hood melted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
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