2005 Buick Lacrosse Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 82about this part
- Share
- 26%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 82 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse, 26% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Had my daughter's 2005 Buick Lacrosse hdm replaced for the recall and 3 months later the low-beams went out again. I took the car back to the dealer and they said the recall was done and now I would have to pay. The hdm failed while my daughter was driving home at night.”
NHTSA complaint #11015804, filed 2017-08, 110,000 miles“My vehicle started flashing, chiming, giving service ABS, service tc, service brakes messages, air bag indicator lit up,and turn signals started having longer and longer pauses between clicks at random times during a two week period. I took the vehicle for a computer diagnostic. I was notified everything indicated the instrument panel is the problem: the computer is not connecting to the various parts of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10744813, filed 2015-07, 96,870 miles“Low beam head lights went out while driving. I pull to the shoulder changed the switch setting from auto to on. This did not help . I drove home on high beams. As I entered the driveway the low beams came back on. This is the second time the lights have gone out only to come back on after a few minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #10488854, filed 2012-12, 141,000 miles“When driving home from a meeting about 30 miles from home my headlights went out. I tried to switch to manual control of the headlights it didn't work. The only light that I could use my the temporary bright lights when there were no other cars were coming in the opposite direction. The following day I went to gusweiler GM center to find out what happened. They said it was the headlamp driver module relay. I had them make the repair at a cost of $160.29.”
NHTSA complaint #10759571, filed 2015-08, 84,511 miles“I was driving to work in the dark and my headlights went out. This has happened 3 different times. The first 2 times my headlights came back on after a few minutes the 3rd time I had to use my flasher to make it into town. I have the car the shop and they can't find what is wrong with it. They said they have had the car running 2 different times and it has not happened to them.”
NHTSA complaint #10300193, filed 2010-01, 98,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V519000Aug 14, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC…Covers: Buick Lacrosse 2005–2009, Isuzu Ascender 2006–2008, Saab 9-7X 2006–2008 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 7% |
| 2014 | 5 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8 | 4% |
| 2009 | 47 | 44% |
| 2008 | 62 | 25% |
| 2007 | 125 | 50% |
| 2006 | 156 | 52% |
| 2005 | 82 | 26% |
Other parts of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse
80 complaintsSteering
51 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Buick Lacrosse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology