6.9
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 8,927 miles
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The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the instrument panel remained dim. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the instrument panel was working fine. The next day, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,000.
- Avon Lake , OH, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lacrosse. During the daytime, the instrument panel lighting was very dim, which made it difficult to view the gauges. The dealer stated that the vehicle was working up to standard and that the design of the vehicle could not be altered. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 5. updated 10/03/14 updated 3/10/2015
- Pennsauken, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lacrosse. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge displayed an incorrect fuel level even though fuel was in the fuel tank. Then, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an authorized dealer where they advised that the fuel tank was empty. The technician dispensed one gallon of fuel into the fuel tank and was unable to detect a problem. The failure had not yet recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 07/08/11 updated 07/18/11
- Mountain Lakes, NJ, USA
2008 Buick Lacrosse. Dash light problems the consumer stated he has driven as far as 125 miles in the early morning with no dash lights. The only thing that could be seen, was the odometer and trip mileage. The consumer stated the dash lights worked sometimes.
- Williamsburg, KY, USA
2008 Buick Lacrosse dashboard is malfunctioning. Consumer states that the dealership can not do anything to fix the problem. The consumer stated he was unable to read the instrument panel while driving during daylight hours.
- Northbrook, IL, USA
Instrument panel will not light up when turned on. Cannot read speed and other gauges during daytime. This is the third Buick of mine so afflicted.
- Katy, TX, USA
- Manvel, TX, USA