2006 Buick Lucerne lights problems

Filed Sep 23, 2014 · Lights · 20,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. When the vehicle was driven over a bump with the cruise control activated, the brake lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2008 · Lights · 1,400 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. The contact stated that he has moisture vapors covering the high and low beam headlights on the passenger side of the vehicle. As a result, his headlights are not shining bright enough. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the headlights should clear up within two to six hours and work properly again. No repair was needed because the failure was caused by atmospheric conditions. The failure mileage was 1,400.

Filed Nov 25, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · NJ

I purchased a new 2006 buick lucerne cxl, the dash board data showing the speedometer, odometer, etc., is lighted at night and inclement weather. On sunny days the lights go out, all the items mentioned are not visible. It creates a hazard since it is not possible to tell the speed. My husband got a speeding ticket for traveling at 9 MPH above the posted limit. The potential for an accident is exacerbated because reading any of the data while driving is impossible. Also the passenger's view of these items is obscured so that the ability to act as a co- pilot is eliminated. It seems to me that the device that turns these lights off could be modified to keep them lit. I entered a complaint the same week I purchased the car and nothing has been done, nor can I get any information from buick to indicate they are working on a solution.

Filed Nov 17, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 44 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds during the day, the interior lights in the vehicle did not work properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined the instrument panel was working properly by the manufacturer's design. There were no repairs made. The manufacturer was contacted and expressed that there were many complaints in regards to this problem and this matter would be looked into. The manufacturer did not provide further assistance. The consumer stated after the vehicle is in the sunlight for a period of time, the dash lights dim, he is unable to read the intrument panel, such as the speedometer and other insturments. Updated 12/12/06.

Filed Oct 16, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 70,600 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's instrument panel had poor illumination during the day. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the illumination was normal. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that their were other consumers experiencing similar problems via the federal safety agency website odi #10150699. Updated 10/31/2006 - the consumer feels that the poor illumination is a safety issue.

Filed Sep 27, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 55 miles · SD

Dt*: the contact stated during daylight hours, the instrument panel was difficult to see. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the panel was set at high intensity, however the gauges remained difficult to view during daylight hours. The contact mentioned that the speed and fuel gauges were some examples of gauges that could not be viewed. The manufacturer was contacted, and offered three oil changes due to inconveniences. *nm updated 10/02/06. *jb, updated 11/28/2006.

Filed Sep 21, 2006 · Body, Lights · NY

2006 lucerne instrument panel lights are hard to see during the day. *ts ***nar*** the trunk release is hidden in the glove box. The consumer feels that this is very inconvenient.

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 18 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated during daylight hours the illumination on the dash could not be seen and the gauges were not visible. The dealer was alerted. Updated 09/05/06.

Filed Jul 10, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · FL

Instrument panel (speedometer, gas gauge, temp gauge tach) are not back lighted during daylight driving. When it is cloudy but not dark enough for the light sensor to turn on the night mode, it is difficult to see these instruments and when you have sunglasses on it is impossible. This is a driving hazard because you do not know how fast your are driving or the state of your fuel. This is the 2006 buick lucerne.

Filed Jun 28, 2006 · Lights · 15 miles · AZ

Dt*: the contact stated that the instrument panel brightness control would not work during the daylight. As a result of this issue, it has been difficult for the contact to see the panel during the day. The service dealer was not able to determine the cause of the problem. Update 7/18/2006 -