Buick LaCrosse
EPA MPG:
23 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
23 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system.
The 2005 Buick LaCrosse has been recalled 5 times by NHTSA.
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The 2005 Buick LaCrosse has been recalled 5 times by NHTSA.
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2005 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability
No Data Available
Buick vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
NA
NA
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NA
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NA
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Powertrain
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Cooling
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Electrical
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Drive System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Exhaust
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Brakes
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Climate System
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Build Quality
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Electrical Accessories
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Body Hardware
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Paint/Trim
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Noises/Leaks
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010*
NA
2011
2012
2013
NA
2014
2015
2016
2017*
2018
NA
2019
NA
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 14, 2015
Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Summary:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
What should you do:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
15V519000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
429170
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 23, 2014
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Summary:
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
What should you do:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
14V355000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
3141731
STEERING
Feb 17, 2009
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Summary:
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
What should you do:
DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
For more information:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET DORMAN STEERING KNUCKLES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
09E005000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
979
AIR BAGS
Oct 31, 2006
IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.
Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
What should you do:
BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.
For more information:
GM RECALL NO. 06102.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
06V417000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
794
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 20, 2005
PUSHING ON THE PEDAL WILL NOT APPLY THE BRAKES AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CLIP THAT SECURES THE BRAKE PUSHROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM PIN COULD HAVE BEEN BENT WHEN IT WAS INSTALLED. A BENT CLIP MAY COME OFF, ALLOWING THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUSHROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL.
What should you do:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD BUSHING AND RETAINING CLIP AND, IF THE CLIP WAS MISSING, A NEW BRAKE PEDAL ARM ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080.
For more information:
GM RECALL NO. 05038. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
05V156000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
61594
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