2007 Buick Lacrosse: engine failure

5 of the 250 complaints about the 2007 Buick Lacrosse describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 100,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 126 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2016
2
2014
2
2013
5
2012
4
2011
2
2010
2
2008
7
2007
5
2006
3
2005
2

What owners say

Filed Apr 20, 2023 · Engine · 100,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2007 Buick LaCrosse. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V355000 (Electrical System). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had the recall repair performed. The contact stated that in May 2022, while driving 25 MPH, the engine seized. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated the key failed to turn in the ignition. The contact stated he waited approximately 5 minutes before he was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving to his destination. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the catalytic converter to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to the independent mechanic and had the catalytic converter replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 45,000 miles · FL

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

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 188,000 miles · OK

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.

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Lights · 203,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the head low beam lights seized causing the contact to crash into the dumpster. As a result of the failure, the driver side head light became damaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate mileage failure was 203,000. ..updated 02/24/15*bf updated 9/21/2017

Filed Oct 29, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 30 miles · NY

Brakes pulsate when braking. Car vibrates while driving and also has a desire to pull to right. Feels likes wheels are out of balance all the time. I have taken the car in and had the balance checked and they say everything is fine. They say it is the make of the tires and goodyear is aware - they have made a goodwill replacement of the tires due to history of my car.... The engine blew at 1500 miles!!! Still no better. Every day I get my fillings rattled loose on the way to work. The pull to the right was fixed when the replaced the steering intermediate shaft - but I had to go back because the dealer did not do front end alignment after replacing the steering shaft "not necessary - it's not the standard practice with the job" when they finally put in on the machine, it was out of toe by .18 degrees. I am still working on getting the brakes fixed. Last time they turned them due to "hard spots". When I go back for the inspection in nov. I have to have them work on them again. This time I will fight to have the rotors replaced as I am terrified that I won't stop when I apply my brakes because the pulsating has gotten that bad.