TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FOR THE PAST YEAR. THE CONTACT HAD TO DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT MODULE …
2006 Buick LaCrosse lighting problems
severe 126 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250
What owners are reporting 12 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A RECALL FOR THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING; HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAD TO BE ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V519000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,0…
I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK ABOUT THE STATUS OF A PRIOR COMPLAINT THAT I SUBMITTED AND WAS WRITTEN BACK ONCE ABOUT. MY COMPLAINT READ AS FOLLOWED: 'THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS PERMANENTLY FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS ARE NOT AFFECTED. GM REFUSES TO INCLUDE THIS VIN IN IT'S RECALL OF BUICK LACROSSE VEHICLES FOR THIS ITEM BUT INCLUDES OTHERS OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL. THE REPLACEMENT PART AVAILABLE…
VEHICLES HEADED LIGHTS TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING. BULB WAS JUST REPLACED THAT DAY. SEVERAL BULBS HAVE BEEN CHANGED. *TR
2006 BUICK LACROSSE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE HEAD LAMP DRIVER MODULE RECALL PART ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER REGARDING THE HEADLAMP. THE LETTER STATED A PERMANENT FIX WAS CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT AND HE WOULD BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER HEADLAMP MODULE FAILED. THE MODULE WAS REPLACED THE NEXT DAY W…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. AS A RESULT, THE HIGH BEAMS OR THE FOG LIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAI…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE LOW HEAD BEAMS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE HIGH BEAMS TO ILLUMINATE THE ROAD. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLAMP DRIVER MO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO WORK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN ON THE HIGH BEAMS OR THE FOG LIGHTS EACH TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAIL…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY, THE RUNNING LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,0…
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2006 Buick LaCrosse?
It's a meaningful issue. 126 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $250.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.