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2005 BUICK LaCrosse

5 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #09E005000 Plain English
Component

STEERING

Manufacturer
DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
What Happened
Your steering knuckle, a critical part that helps connect your steering wheel to the wheels of your vehicle, might have a problem with its material or design.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering knuckle breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle and crash without warning, which could cause serious injury or damage.
Free Fix
Dorman will contact you and replace the faulty steering knuckle for free, and they'll also cover the cost of labor to do the replacement job.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Critical #05V156000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
There's a small clip that helps keep a critical brake part in place, and it might have been bent when it was installed on your vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the clip breaks, your brakes won't work when you press the pedal, which could lead to a serious car crash without warning.
Free Fix
The dealership will fix this for free by installing a new clip and a new brake pedal part if needed, to ensure your brakes work properly.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
PUSHING ON THE PEDAL WILL NOT APPLY THE BRAKES AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Original — Remedy
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.
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High Priority #06V417000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle may have aftermarket leather seat covers that can interfere with the air bag sensing system, which could prevent the passenger air bag from deploying properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag sensing system malfunctions, you could be more likely to get hurt in a crash because the air bag might not deploy when it should or might deploy when it shouldn't.
Free Fix
You'll be able to return your vehicle to General Motors for a repurchase, at no cost to you. Contact GM at 1-877-477-1022 to start the process.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Moderate #15V519000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's headlamp driver module (HDM) might overheat and stop your headlights and daytime running lights from working.
Risk if Unfixed
If your headlights don't work, it's harder for you to see the road and for other drivers to see your vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
A dealership will replace the HDM completely free of charge, and you'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Moderate #14V355000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's ignition switch may be faulty and cause the engine to turn off unexpectedly, potentially affecting the airbag system. You should remove all items from your key ring, leaving only the ignition key, and remove your key fob if you have one.
Risk if Unfixed
If the key is not in the run position, the airbags may not deploy in a crash, and you could be at risk of injury. You could also lose power steering and braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Free Fix
General Motors will notify you and fix the issue for free by installing two key rings and a protective cover or insert on your ignition key at a dealership. This will prevent the ignition switch from turning off unexpectedly.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Browse by Component

STEERING
1 recall
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other BUICK LaCrosse Years

2019
2 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
5 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
2 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
4 recalls

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