Problems with 2005 Buick LaCrosse ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Ignition it starts and it dont start i see recall for my year can someone contact me to let me know if i need to have recall done

While driving the car down the road it will "randomly" shut off. giving no indication other then dimming lights. neither the dealership or the garage i went to can explain it. the power steering doesnt work and has almost caused me to crash on the highway and town roads.

I was driving my car everything was perfectly working.i parked for the night behind my house no problems. i went to drive my car the next morning and all of the dash gauges as well as the reverse lights were out. i took it to an auto repair shop with no explanation as to what was going on. the cluster panel was replaced with no luck of the problem being resolved. fuses were replaced also. this is not only upsetting but it is also dangerous. i can not and do not drive the car because of this issue. how do i know how much gas i have or how fast i am traveling. after doing some research, this is a problem that has come up before with no solution. something needs to be done about this issue.

My head lights won't come on and my air bag light comes on and off all day long while driving.

I smell something like burning wires. the transmission light is on. automatic shifting jerks. i am afraid of being stranded somewhere. i am 70 years old and need my car to be reliable.

Takata recall

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. while operating the vehicle, the ignition switch experienced unintended rotation, which caused the vehicle to suddenly shut off. the vehicle was taken to the linwood buick dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition lock cylinder was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000.

I made a stop at the stop sign on ridge hill dr and hickory hill rd. as i turn left on hickory hill rd my car started to make a loud knocking sound from the motor. so i stayed traveling the same direction on hickory hill rd to the auto zone on the right that's located on hickory hill rd and winchester rd. i purchased ignition coils, wires, and shark plug for my vehicle. i get on hickory hill rd heading to raines rd. i get the red light on hickory hill rd and raines rd i started to smell something burning inside the vehicle. the light turns green as i travel down hickory hill rd i started to see smoke coming from under my two front seats. i made a right on ridge hill dr to get out the vehicle at my relative home. i called a mechanic to do the labor on the vehicle just it was still in the same condition after the new parts. so i came to my vehicle to get my personal items that thursday april 20,2017 i notice a deep burn location on the middle of the carpet. i then pull the front carpet up and i seen everything in the middle of the vehicle was burned.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. while attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. on one occasion, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, specific details could not be provided. the contact also mentioned that the vehicle was initially included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the vehicle was never repaired and the recall was closed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 153,037.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel locked without warning. the contact slowed down, stopped, and restarted the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer who performed an ignition switch recall repair on the vehicle. the dealer did not do anything and stated that the recall was for the key and not the ignition. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 153,000. the vin was not provided.

March 2016 drove car over local highway to local mall and parked. returned to car after shopping to head home and car would not start. appeared to be dead. called towing company. when they opened the hood to attempt to jump start, noticed horrible burning smell and tow driver pointed out that wires appeared burned and shared that something was very wrong. towed car to own repair shop. it was found that the fuse box in the engine was completed fried along with the attached wiring affecting the computers, etc. suggested call to insurance company as would cost thousands of dollars to fix and even then no guarantee it would work properly again. insurance company declared car total loss and would not pay as it came under the 'mechanical failure' clause. upon further investigation found that there is a recall 14v755 that displays only when searching by vin. the recall still displays that 'remedy not yet available'. also found entries in safercar.gov of same situation happening to others with the engine catching fire. never received notice of this recall. unaware of this recall, was having an issue with the lights not working properly 8/2015 and had own repair shop replace this module on 8/2015 which corrected the problem. car in overall excellent condition and now rendered useless.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled. the failure occurred only when driving over a bump in the road. in addition, the ignition switch failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ignition key was replaced, but the ignition switch was not replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 153,043.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact had to wait approximately 3 to 7 minutes before the vehicle could be restarted and driven. the vehicle was only able to be driven for short amounts of time before it would stall again without warning. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the vehicle. the vehicle's main computer was replaced; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 179,000....updated 06/30/16 *bf *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000. updated 06/15/16*lj *cn

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 buick lacrosse. while making a left turn at an unknown speed, the vehicle lost power and the brakes failed. the contact crashed into another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. no injuries were sustained. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Low beams suddenly both went out along with left side touring and fog lights

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. while driving 25 mph, the key failed to remain in the run position. the contact mentioned that the key had no additional weight. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 227,605.

For months prior at night my low beams would dim and get brighter periodically. then as i was driving one morning i began to smell an electrical burning smell. luckily i was on my way home which was less than a half mile away. when i got home i opened the hood and saw smoke coming from the fuse box. i immediately disconnected the negative battery cable and proceeded to investigate what happened. upon further investigation the hdm module had failed and was melted right into the fuse block. if i had driven any longer than i did i feel like my car would have certainly caught fire. luckily i got home safe and prevented any further damage from my car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. the contact stated that the main wiring harness under the hood caught fire. the contact was able to extinguish the fire and take the vehicle to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact stated that there was no warning prior to the fire. the failure mileage was unknown.

While running vehicle ignition switch went off and car was left without power steering and no motor power. i have to make a complete stop in order to start the car again. it all happens after getting my car to gmc campaign 14299.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. while making a right turn at low speeds, the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. in addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized and the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the approximate failure mileage was 26,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. the contact mentioned that unknown warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the failure recurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that there was a reduced engine power and starter delay. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 112,380.

Gm sent out a recall for the buick lacrosse 2005. the recall was to fix an issue that caused the car to switch off at random while running causing for potential crash and lack of airbags to work and other possible hazards. they recommended that we take any things off of the key ring other than the key when in drive. i had never experienced the issue of my car turning off on its own previous to receiving this recall. being proactive i took my car to the wilkins gmc buick dealership located at 6913 ritchie highway, glen burnie, md 21061 in order to have the recall serviced. while having the recall fixed i found out from a service worker at the dealership that the recall fix is only a change in the key. once the recall fix was completed i left and a week later had the issue of the car turning off while driving occur. i called the dealership to see if they would like to take a look at the key to ensure the fix was properly done, they informed me it was properly done and no need to come in. i then called gm corporate and was told they have no recall on the ignition part (the real problem) and the key should have fixed the issue. i was given no assistance for the true cause of the problem and am very disappointed in the lack of quality and quality assurance from this company. my car has progressively gotten worse and now will barely stay on without the key turning to the off position. i have done research and spoken with many mechanics with all of the information pointing to the need for a new proper recall on the ignition itself and not the key. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. the contact stated that immediately after being repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), the engine lost power. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 112,460.

S10- direct reply- letter to the secretary from constituent regarding assistance with a safety recall of a 2005 buick lacrosse. *smd the consumer stated the air bag light would come on and then go off. the dealer stated it would cost $150 to replace the air bag module for the driver and passenger side. also, the vehicle stalled slightly when driving up a short hill. there was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. the dealer concluded the fender was rubbing on the tire when turning left and they simply re-positioned the right front fender. on one occasion, when the consumer started the vehicle, he heard a strange noise and the steering wheel would not turn. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. it was determined, the power steering pump, transmission, water pump and engine were all leaking fluids. also, the wheel bearing needed to be replaced. *jb updated 12/17/15 *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the headlight became inoperable. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (electrical system) 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 made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 134,000. the vin was not available. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were unavailable. the dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

2005 buick lacrosse sent in copies of her recall notice.*cw the consumer stated she was involved in an accident and no longer owns the vehicle.

The vehicle was being driven at night when suddenly the headlights went out causing the driver to leave the road as he was going thru a turn at the time. luckily no one was injured and the car only suffered minor damage. it had to be pulled out of the ditch. after the car was driven home less than a mile away, i opened the hood and saw that the fuse box had caught on fire and a portion melted. this also damaged the wiring connected to the fuse box. i am not sure what other components have failed as a result because the vehicle has not been operable since. i am currently trying to get the vehicle repaired and have spent $300 and countless hours on labor so far. this same problem is currently being investigated on 2006 and up buick lacrosse's. i would like for the 2005 models to be included in the pending recall. the vehicle was purchased six months prior to the failure for $8,000 and now i am not sure it will ever run again.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. while driving at an unknown speed over a train track, the engine stalled without warning. the contact also stated that the key independently released from the ignition. the failure occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), but the failure recurred on multiple occasions. the contact stated that the recall remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 129,356.

No incident/accident. i received a notice in the mail in august to recall my buick. i am getting nervous as it's now october and no "second letter" to schedule repair. what's up?! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. while driving various speeds, the headlamps failed to illuminate. the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power and stalled. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred. in addition, the battery wire connector caught on fire after the battery was replaced. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 132,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to service the vehicle under the recall. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 11/14/2014 *cn the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. updated 04/29/2015 *js

2005 buick lacrosse. consumer writes on behalf of parents vehicle ignition recall problems. *smd the consumer stated his parents noticed the door locks were not locking properly. prior to the first visit, when the vehicle was put in park, all of the doors would unlock. after the first visit, they would have to shut the vehicle off, remove the key and after removing the key all of the doors would unlock. after the second visit, the doors worked properly, but when the consumers mother went to start the vehicle with the remote start the following morning, it did not work. the remote start worked prior to the recall. after the third visit, the consumers father was given two keys and two transmitters. the dealer informed him, they could no longer help him and the only way the problem could be corrected was to purchase two new keys, two new transmitters and the reprogram each at a cost of $ 390.00. the consumers parents called another dealer and was quoted a price a $100 cheaper. the vehicle was repaired. *jb

2005 buick lacrosse. consumer writes in regards to ignition key and brake pads recall notices. *smd the consumer stated the rotors were made of poor material. which resulted in premature warping. just prior to purchasing the vehicle, the dealer claimed they replaced all of the brakes. however, a few weeks later, something cause the consumer to brake hard, and that action caused the steering wheel to break away from the consumers hands and the vehicle went into a wild skid. he almost went into a ditch, but managed to get control of the vehicle. *jb

2005 buick lacrosse. consumer writes in regards to safety recall repairs. *tgw the ignition switch was replaced. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 12/01/14*lj

Driving down the road lost low beam headlights as well as day time lights , smelled small burning odor and discovered the headlight control in the fuse panel to be over heating and beginning to burn a hole in the fuse panel under the hood. have read of this happening to several of these cars with the fuse panel being the direct source due to wires shorting out internally, why is this car not included in the recent recall? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) 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 not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

2005 buick lacrosse. consumer writes in regards to ignition recall parts issue. *smd the consumer was informed the parts were not available. recall # 14v355000.*jb

This has happened multiple times, when driving at night, the headlamps will go off. there are other times that during the day, the message center display, radio and hvac displays will go extremely dim. is this a fault with the daylight sensor? regardless, i do not appreciate having a car go down the road where the headlamps go out. i couldn't see. i was able to turn on the high beams and could see again. next time i started the car, everything was fine. i am entering this information for my mother. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was unaware of when the part would become available. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts were not available to repair the vehicle. the dealer was uncertain when the parts would be available. the manufacturer was notified of the delay. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the part that was needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact did not experience a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system ) 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 made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). however, the parts needed were not available. the dealer was contacted and stated that the parts were not available. the vehicle had not exhibited the failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the part needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experience a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.