2007 Buick Lacrosse: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Aug 7, 2026 · Lights · 331,000 miles · ND · fire

The contact owns a 2007 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal odor coming from the vents and the headlights were inoperative. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact exited the vehicle and discovered that the fuse box was on fire and had melted. The contact used a headwrap to extinguish the fire. No warning lights were illuminated. A fire department report was not filed. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting). The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuse box, module, and the circuit board needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the electrical failure had melted and damaged the fuse box and the circuit board. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 331,000.

Filed Jun 6, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · OH

Low beam headlights randomly turn off while driving at night and day. Causing not to be able to see the roadway at all. Very dangerous!!! They give no warning at all. Only the low beams do this. Bright lights are not affected. There was a recall for this issue but they said my car was not affected. But it is 100% affected by this recall. Ot seems like the Headlamp driver module is overheating. It gets extremely hot. This issue almost caused a very serious accident .

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Lights · OH

2007 buick lacrosse. Consumer seeks reimbursement for headlamp driver module recall notice repairs. *smd the consumer was advised the parts were not available. The consumer had the vehicle repaired for a third time and since has not had a failure. Updated 10/10/2017

Filed Jun 23, 2016 · Lights · WI

2007 buick lacrosse. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair headlamp driver module recall notice. *smd.....updated 06/23/16 * bf....updated 08/29/16 *bf the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 08/31/16.*jb

Filed Jun 7, 2016 · Lights · MO

2007 buick lacrosse. Consumer requests reimbursement for recall notice 15v519000. *smd the consumer stated the headlights unexpectedly stopped working. After the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, a few days later, a recall letter regarding the headlights arrived in the mail.

Filed Apr 27, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 86,022 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. After the vehicle was shut off, the headlights remained illuminated for over an hour without warning. The contact noticed a burning odor emitting from the vehicle and discovered that the head lamp driver module, located in the fuse box, was melted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the head lamp module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v755000 (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 86,022. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 06/14/16

Filed Apr 18, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that there was a failure that progressed in which the low beam head lamps randomly shorted. The contact had to apply the high beams each time the failure happened. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) and the dealer was unable to provide a permanent remedy for the condition for over a year. The dealer stated a year ago that they provided a temporary solution. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/26/16*lj

Filed Apr 13, 2016 · Lights · 60,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 55 MPH at night, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate without warning. The high beam headlights were activated. The failure recurred intermittently. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting); however, the part needed to perform 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 failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2016 · Lights · 100,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. While driving approximately 10 MPH at night over railroad tracks, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The high beam headlights were illuminated in order to continue driving. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting); however, the part needed to perform 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 approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 3, 2016 · Lights · 81,000 miles · OH

This is the second time it has happened to me. My headlights quit working. The first time it was not as dark and I caught it . My husband took it to sims buick on elm rd. Where we purchased it. They said there was no recall on it, but we new there was. My husband paid for the new module and put it in. This time it took place on tues. Mar. 29 and 8:30 pm in the dark. I had 3 girls I was taking home from work and my headlights went out. Almost hit someone along the road and there was traffic coming at me. Thakfully the girls guided me into a driveway. My brights worked to get me and the girls home. My husband checked again and was told there was no recall or fix. He bought the module and replaced it himself. Thank god we were safe. But you need to figure it out before someone gets hurt. And make sure your dealers get the information.

Filed Mar 29, 2016 · Lights · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. While driving at various speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

Filed Mar 28, 2016 · Lights · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle low beams headlights failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the headlights had blown and needed to be replaced. The vehicle headlights were replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure had recurred approximately every 90 days for two years. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting) however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not provided. Updated 05/10/16*lj the consumer stated the dealer replaced the headlight at no charge. Updated 05/11/16.