Problems with 2008 Buick LaCrosse ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The power door locks do not work properly even when using the interior switches. most of the time, doors must be locked or unlocked manually ! our 2008 buick lacrosse cxl has less than 51,000 miles and should not have this problem. this is a very serious safety issue because i've read that people were trapped/ unable to get out of their lacrosse when trip was done.

I submit this complaint on behalf of my senior citizen mother who is 75 years old. my mom had a very scary experience & got locked inside of her buick car for over 1/2 hour & could not unlock any of 4 car doors from inside to escape out of her car. plus, key would not turn in ignition & car wheel locked up. it was winter season !! car was stationery. all car windows were rolled up so my mom could not get any heat nor fresh air. my mom could have froze to death inside of her car !! more scary -- we have no idea when it can happen again nor how long the next lockout will last !! clearly this is a safety issue !! especially for a senior citizen person. we are amazed that buick did not yet issue a recall for this type of incident. i found buick forums on the internet where hundreds of other people complained of same related problems !! i emailed all 7 websites to bcr. some people cannot even unlock driver car door to into get into driver's seat !! they have to enter their cars thru passenger & ...

I had driven to the store, when i tried to exit the vehicle the driver's door wouldn't open from the inside or outside. the driver's door lock actuator failed in a way that prevented the door from opening. i tried using the inner and outer handles, i also tried using the door lock switch and the manual lock nob. i had to exit the vehicle by crawling over the center console to use the passenger side door. i was finally able to open the driver's door the next day by rapidly locking and unlocking the door using the manual lock nob a good 30 times. the car is a four door and none of the automatic locks work. the car also has 99500 miles. the fact that all four locks have failed is one thing, it's the fact that they can leave you unable to use your door in case of an accident that is the major safety hazard. fixing just the driver's door is costing me $525.00 at a local buick dealership. a quick google search revealed that this is a problem across all gm w-body cars from about 2006 to 2009.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. while reversing out of the driveway, the contact noticed that the instrument panel lighting was not illuminated. the contact was unsure if the headlamps were operable. the contact stated that the headlights failed approximately one year ago when the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting) at kendall chevrolet of eugene (846 goodpasture island rd, eugene, or 97401(855) 982-8922). the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 89,900.

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

-door locks won't work with switches, key bof, and sometimes manually. car had 49000 miles and was eight years old when problem began. problem occurs while driving and stationary. dealership estimate to repair is $900. concerned that will not be able

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v519000 (exterior lighting) and 14v355000 (electrical system). the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the contact had not experienced a failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. parts distribution disconnect.

My 2008 buick was recalled by buick for safety recall 14291 as instructed i made an appoint at central buick in norwood ma for 08:00 1/11/17 on arrival they took my papers and decided they couldn't do this safety recall on the headlights because the car had a "branded title". i bought this car 5 years ago and it does have a reconstructed title in mass due to a prior accident that was fixed and inspected prior to my buying the car. i don't see why buick refused to replace this relay. it's a safety issue when the headlights refuse to work due to this defective relay. i have twice replaced this relay with standard replacement parts only to have them again fail. please review and advise updated 07/13/2017*js

2008 buick lacrosse. consumer writes in regards to brake system failure, incomplete ignition module recall repairs. *smd

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. the contact stated that the vehicle's doors were not locking correctly. the contact would have to manually lock the doors and then activate the locks with the key in order to secure the door locks. the dealer diagnosed that the failure was common and the actuator failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 buick lacrosse. while driving approximately 30 mph and making a left turn, the power steering and brakes seized without warning. as a result, the vehicle crashed into a concrete pole, gas meter, and tree; however, the engine continued to rev. the contact had to make several attempts to turn off the vehicle. the air bags deployed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed. the driver received facial and hand injuries and the passenger received stomach injuries. medical attention was required for the passenger. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the contact's insurance company believed the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the failure mileage was 90,696.

All four door lock latches failed at around 70,000 miles. the local buick dealership stated that all 4 sensors were bad and repair them for $1,600. buick has a parts quality issue or a design problem. poses a safety issue if in an accident.

2008 buick lacrosse - airbag light will come on near the speedometer while driving down the road. it will stay on for a couple minutes then shut off. there are 74,000 miles on the vehicle and i just bought it used from a buick dealership. i'm assuming the problem was there with previous owners as well since it happened for the first time as i was driving the car home after purchasing. this happens even if there isn't anyone in the passenger seat at all. i have read numerous complaints about this online as when that light is on the airbag will not deploy in an accident. there are many stories of modules and other things being replaced but it not fixing the problem. this is clearly a safety issue that concerns me.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. the contact received notification of nhtsa 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 contact stated that the instrument panel lighting malfunctioned. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was unknown. vin tool confirms parts not available.

On dec. 18th my wife and i were driving at night going to a christmas party when the low beam headlights went out without warning.i switched to the high beams as they were still functioning. we went the last mile to our destination on the high beams. i turned off the car to see if that would re;set the lights, it did not. we went to the party and came back to the car apx. 3 hours later. i started the car and the low beams came on..after about 1/2 mile they went out again..so i pulled over and shut off the car to see if they would come on upon re-start,they did not,so we continued on with high beams. after about 10 minutes the low beams came on for the rest of our trip home. the next day i researched the issue on-line and discovered a recall had been issued for this problem i contacted the local buick dealer and was told they were of the problem but had no direction on how to fix it from g.m. my wife called another area buick dealer and recieved the same reply..she was able to get a hold of g.m. ...