2008 Buick Lacrosse: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Oct 23, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 82,000 miles · MN

First issue car will shut off driving down the freeway doing 60 70 miles an hour it will just shut off and I have to coast to the side and wait and wait till it starts again very dangerous. Next issue is the airbag light flashes on and off I'm assuming do I do to a pressure sensor in the passenger seat which I have a daughter that sits in the passenger seat and I don't know if the airbag is working or not. Next problem are the door locks they lock they don't lock the left rear does not work I have to manually pull it up and push it down if I want it locked the key fob warning is always on my dash saying key fob battery is low I replaced it I replace the key fob itself it just works when it wants to. Next problem the check engine light comes on goes off comes on goes off and therefore I cannot use my remote start if the check engine light is on it has been checked there's nothing wrong with the car nothing shows up if you check the gauges I don't know what to do I paid a lot of money for my remote start cannot use it and I'm in minnesota. I need my car fixed it's reliable it's a good car it's what I drive it's my car I have a daughter's life at stake in my car I expect it to be trusted in the car that I bought after reading all the complaints on the site regarding the same issues that my car is having I am hoping literally hoping that your company is willing to fix these issues in my car and all the other people that are waiting in line cuz this is ridiculous

Filed Jun 15, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 48,800 miles · TX

I have more then one issue. First important issue. While driving down a state road with a peed limit of 50 at 50 MPH. My car lost power check engine light came on and the warning light says engine reduced power all acceleration was lost was able to drive at about 30 and was close to a repair shop so got ther they diagnosed a throttle seal. Fixed and repaired december 30, 2016. 6/14/2017 while driving at 35 MPH the same thing happened again. I have returned to the shop and discussed with gm service center they say no special notice about this issue but I see numerous complaints about the same issue in forums on line. Issue 2. The lights on the dash speed, warning info, radio light dim for no reason. Issue 3 door locks do not work from key fob or inside car have to work manually the passenger side air bag turns off even when some one in the seat. I have had this repaired once but continues to to this

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · 107,000 miles · FL

While stationary or in motion the driver side front door will not unlock with key fob, unlock button on door panel, or by hand. All three methods have been attempted to unlock the door and they have been unsuccessful.

Filed Sep 7, 2015 · Electrical · TN

Three of the four doors are refusing to lock or unlock with either the key fob or the switch on the two front doors creating a safety issue in the event of a wreck or fire. There are numerous complaints on a website that addresses this issue. The repair costs are obscene. Please give this your immediate consideration. ....updated 12/10/15

Filed Aug 11, 2015 · Locks · 10,078 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. The contact stated the front driver side lock failed to lock and unlock intermittently. The contact also mentioned when activating the key fob to check if the door was locked, the rear door alarm sounded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver door lock actuator and the door handle needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired however shortly after the repair, the passenger and both rear door locks failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,078.

Filed Jul 15, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 55,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that all four of the doors became inoperable when she attempted to use the key fob. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 09/18/15*lj updated 11/22/2017

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Electrical, Locks · 117,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the key fob failed to operate the door locks. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that all door locks and the keyless entry module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 26, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 27,000 miles · AZ

The passenger power door lock fails to un-lock or lock when accessed with the key fob. The malfunction recurred sporadically. When putting vehicle into drive (or when vehicle is turned off) the door doesn't lock or unlock on the passenger side. Other door locks are starting to have same problem. The mileage of vehicle was 27,000 and door lock problems began march 17, 2014. Have read other reports on internet websites stating this is a common problem on 2005 to 2012 buick lacrosse vehicles and possibly other gm vehicles. This is a potential safety hazard if doors fail to unlock in the event of a wreck, etc.

Filed Jul 24, 2013 · Locks · 36,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the four power door locks failed to unlatch or latch when accessed them with the key fob. The malfunction recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where both rear door locks were replaced at the manufacturer's expense. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2013 · Electrical · 79,000 miles · IL

The door locks do not work at all, or sometimes they work, and if they work it is only one door, and if you put the car in park and take the keys out, the doors will not unlock. They do not work with the key fob either. Also when driving the dashboard goes black, and so does the radio, can not see anything on the dashboard, and then it will turn on, it goes in and out randomly, not all the time. Also when driving the A/C will go real low when it is on high, and then it will return to high again it does this as I am driving and while I am at a stop light.

Filed Nov 15, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · 91,000 miles · OH

We have a problem with our automatic power door locks and the remote start feature. They don't work, either by key fob or the power door lock buttons in the car. The only way we can lock our doors is manually. We took to the dealer believing it to be just the drivers door but they told us all our door lock actuators needed to be replaced, close to $1000.00 repair with no guarantee that the actuators are the true problem. After going on the federal safety agency site I see that we are not alone with these problem. I can understand a actuator going bad, but not all of them at one time. I am a former dealership gsm and very aware of "normal wear and tear" and "defects". I've never in my 35 years in the business seen this with door locks. I was insulted by their offer to repair them.