2008 Buick Lacrosse: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Oct 29, 2026 · Electrical, Lights · KY

High beam headlights stopped working and the ignition control module connector with a burnt power supply.

Filed Apr 16, 2024 · Lights · SC

On three occasions, when driving at night, both headlights suddenly went out. The next day the headlights were working normally. The dealer's service department could not find anything wrong. Later, we found out there was a "Safety Recall" (#14291),but it expired one year before our car developed the problem. We have contacted the dealership and Buick, neither one will help us. They expect us to pay for the replacement of the defective part (Headlamp Driver Module).

Filed Aug 31, 2023 · Lights · TX

My vehicle has been parked for the better of about two years due to head lamp failure and engine shutting off without warning at any particular time. Steps were made to fix the issue but the problem continues still to this day.

Filed Apr 20, 2022 · Lights · 41,000 miles · RI

The contact owns a 2008 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the headlamps had failed. The headlamps were replaced and the failure was remedied however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 41,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2021 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · SC

The front headlights and running lights just go off for no reason. When driving home on night the headlights went off for no reason. The nest day, they worked. They continue to work, but the night they went out was very disturbing. The vehicle was in motion, on state hgwy, getting ready to turn to the right.

Filed Dec 8, 2020 · Lights · 120,000 miles · MN

The drivers side low beam headlight keeps going out. I did look up any recalls, which there was for this, but it shows that it was fixed. We didn't have an issues for the first 9 months and have now replaced the bulb several times. I am concerned that it is happening while my daughter is driving this at night in a rural area with a lot of deer and other animals running into the roads.

Filed Oct 19, 2020 · Lights · 160,000 miles · NY

The hdm failed leaving me with only high beams, have bee told they are not under recall. Shamrock service center, spent 1 and 1/2 hrs diagnosing and found no recall. Many other models have been recalled for this dangerous problem. I am retired and cannot afford this repair. What can you do for me. When I turned on the lights to go home last week, there were no lights but high beams. I thought it was just bulbs, so I took it to my local repair shop. They diagnosed the problem and I am waiting for the part to come in. I know this will be expensive as I think its around $100.00 per hr. It was in a parking lot where I discovered it. Had to drive home with the high beams.

Filed Oct 2, 2020 · Lights · 124,000 miles · KY

I just bought this car used and the headlights didn't work when I got it. The hi beams and yellow marker lights do work. Just not the lo beams. I bought the car on 9/28/20, it had 124,000 miles on it when I bought it

Filed Jan 7, 2019 · Lights · 71,300 miles · IL

All of a sudden my low beam and daytime running lights quit working on the driver's side. I noticed this when I started the car in the morning at my home.

Filed Jan 5, 2019 · Lights · 71,300 miles · IL

All of a sudden my low beam headlight quit working. Then a few days later the high beam quit too. This is on the drivers side.

Filed Mar 13, 2018 · Lights · 82,000 miles · WA

This is the second time in one year that my headlight on the drivers side has went out. I just replaced it about 8 months ago. I know this because I was pulled over by the police. I do not drive my vehicle very much . 82000 miles and it is 10 years old. I know there has been a recall on a part for the very same reason I am notifying you. I need this fixed. These headlamps are expensive and this is unsafe to drive without proper lighting. Please advise on this matter . Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 19, 2018 · Lights · TX

My head lights looked melted low beam lights kept blowing out replaced light bulbs. You replaced the module on recall low beam keep blowing out. Replaced the whole casing both sides. The low beam lights (both) are out again. Can't drive at night. This I reported before you replaced the module on recall. While driving sun goes down I will notice no lights, right went out first now left