2005 Buick Lacrosse Latches, locks and linkages Problems

“On a cold morning in february, outside driver's side door handle broke off during normal opening function. Upon further investigation, it turns out that the entire handle is merely chrome-plated plastic, with pem nuts inserted into the rear side of the handle. The entire tensile load of the handle is carried on these two points, and this is where the plastic fractured. …”

“From approx. 60,000 miles drivers door would stick in the locked position regardless of lock solenoid actuation. Cycling door lock solenoid several to many times usually loosened it up, however, at 80,000 miles it stuck for 3 days. Dealer that replaced the mechanism advised that when the door unlocks, there is a metal gear in the door lock mechanism that engages a plastic gear that moves to engage the door handles (in & out) so when you pull on either handle the door opens. So, when the plastic gear wears out, your done. …”

“The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle doors locked unexpectedly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.”

“The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the driver door would not unlatch and the contact was unable to exit the vehicle. The contact had to exit the vehicle through the passenger door as the failure recurred for approximately six weeks. In addition, the contact stated there was overpowering gasoline fumes in the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had issued a voluntary recall but the contact did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. …”

“The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. It was made known to the contact that there were no child locks on the doors in his vehicle. Through research, he discovered that the 2004, 2006, and 2007 Lacrosse models were equipped with child restraint locks. He felt that it was a safety concern that his year was not included. The dealer stated that they would have to go through the manufacturer to reach a resolution. The contact spoke with someone from the safety division of the manufacturer, who stated that they would get back in touch with him. There had been no failure to date. …”