Worst 2006 Buick Lacrosse Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Buick Lacrosse.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 146 | 2 | 4 | 116,909 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 78 | 5 | 3 | 86,972 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 28 | 5 | — | 70,545 mi | |
| STEERING | 23 | 1 | — | 59,570 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 9 | 1 | 1 | 66,311 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | 1 | — | 64,083 mi | |
| ENGINE | 8 | — | 1 | 115,574 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 1 | — | 74,600 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 | 1 | — | 61,333 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 1 | — | 77,410 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 4 | — | — | 2,850 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | 73,275 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 117,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | — | — | 104,667 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | 21,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | 1 | — | 96,892 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 818 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | 57,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | — | 76,125 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | 1 | — | 22,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 63,530 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | 1 | — | 48,000 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 117,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | 54,400 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW | 2 | — | — | 109,428 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | 41,750 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | 1 | 78,246 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2006 Buick Lacrosse
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,570,901 vehicles.
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.
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.
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