10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,481 miles

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problem #7

Jun 012009

LaCrosse 6-cyl

  • miles
For years, going back to when it had a warranty and the dealership even worked on it for this problem and has had one or two calls in the years since for same problem, ses light comes on, it used to go off and on occasionally, but now has been on for a year or so constantly. It is for diagnostic code P2440 (secondary air injection valve stuck open). Dealership replaced valve and/or air pump years ago and said it would fix it, but it didn't. within a few weeks, ses light came on again for same thing. I called them and they said I could bring it back, but it would be on my dime because they barely got it covered the first time under warranty. We put up with it for a bit, then I purchased a new valve and installed it myself, light did not go out and it still to this day says the valve (new one even) is stuck open. Problem is, when the ses light is on, the remote starter won't work, which is very upsetting for me and my wife. For years, just like the first problem listed, it was initially "fixed" while under warranty, which only worked for a short time. The passenger front seat air bag sensor has a mind of it's own! sometimes it registers a person, sometimes not. It doesn't even matter what time of year it is, or the temperature in the car. Sometimes it thinks that my wife (160 lbs) is a child and doesn't turn the air bag on and then if we hit a bump (sometimes works) then it might turn it on. It also has times that it also turns on the red air bag light on the dash while it says off for the passenger seat air bag. Years ago when we took it to the dealership for this problem, they said they "fixed it" initially, but it was just a short time later it did it again. When I called the dealership to let them know, they said just like the problem listed above, that it was out of warranty now and that I'd have to pay out of pocket, so I didn't take it in.

- Weldon, IA, USA

problem #6

May 282014

LaCrosse

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the key was not able to turn from an off to an on position several times intermittently. The contact also stated while traveling approximately 65 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle and was involved in a six vehicle crash. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was unconscious and a police report was filed. The contact sustained major injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact notified the manufacturer who investigated the air bag concern and indicated that the crash location would not warrant the air bags to deploy. The contact was later notified of NHTSA campaign id number: 14V355000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #5

Jul 252011

LaCrosse 6-cyl

  • 63,000 miles
No specific events leading up to failure, the airbag warning light came on when I started the car and has not gone off. Have not repaired. Unknown consequences but suspect it could deploy while driving or not deploy when in an accident.

- Red Rock, TX, USA

problem #4

Jul 012011

LaCrosse 6-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
Airbag readiness light flashes on and off while driving. Happens evertime I drive the vehicle.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #3

Jun 182011

LaCrosse 6-cyl

  • 43,500 miles
2006 Buick Lacrosse cxl airbag warning light is on and will not go off.

- North Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #2

Jun 152010

LaCrosse

  • 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The air bag warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel and remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs or further diagnostic testing. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 28,000.

- Center , TX, USA

problem #1

Dec 152009

LaCrosse

  • 50,000 miles
Air bag will sometimes register when my children are in the front seat and sometimes it does not. It is suppose to automatically detect their weight and come on or not depending on how much they weigh. The fact that it registers sometimes and does not at others has me concerned. I saw a recall on this model and was wondering if my car is affected in the recall. It is a 2006 Buick Lacrosse.

- Charleston, AR, USA