2006 Buick Lacrosse Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 156about this part
- Share
- 52%of 299 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,600miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 156 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse, 52% of the 299 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,600 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 5 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.
“Headlamp failure - known recall #14291 my VIN was not part of the recall, but was diagnosed with the same issue. Driving on the highway at night, the low beam and day time running lights went out. I had my youngest child with me at the time. The dealership told me the recall wasn't covered and I had to pay the $360 bill.”
NHTSA complaint #11207807, filed 2019-05, 183,000 miles“Low-beam headlamps turned off while vehicle was running. High-beam lights still functional. While driving, my headlights would suddenly turn off without warning, and I'd have to use my high-beams. After a few seconds, they would come back on. This happened a few times, but now the low-beams don't come on at all. There is a recall for this issue, but my VIN isn't included for some reason.”
NHTSA complaint #11257312, filed 2019-09, 159,000 miles“Headlights have a mind of their own. Only high beams work. My grandson noticed a recall he called the local dealership. Was told that our VIN number was not listed. Same model as thousands of others.. He replaced headlight module and both bulbs about 70 dollars lost. This happened at night while going down road in heavy rain on 2 lane”
NHTSA complaint #11005170, filed 2017-07, 156,000 miles“I'm an old man well one trying to make it home on the interstate traffic was kind of heavy and getting bad for a good reason something didn't seem right other cars was blinking their lights at I pull to side check my running lights where not working I try everything so I had to drive almost a hour with bright lights”
NHTSA complaint #11083271, filed 2018-04, 222,000 miles“Intermittent problem with headlamps going dark while driving at night forcing me to use my high beams. Daytime running lights appear to work although I wouldn't necessarily notice if they go dark during the day. I understand GM has a recall for this problem and want to know if my vehicle qualifies. I have not received any recall notice from GM although I read they have started to send notices out in may 2016.”
NHTSA complaint #10903586, filed 2016-09, 104,000 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 2006 Buick Lacrosse
83 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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