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2007 Buick LaCrosse electrical problems

severe 69 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850

Complaints
69
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850

What owners are reporting 8 most recent

electrical · filed 12/30/2014

2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA. VEHICLE OWNER HAD TO PAY FOR SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT FOR CAR. REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *TA

electrical · filed 12/29/2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), A SMELL OF BURNT RUBBER WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE CABIN AND THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A SHORT CIRCUIT ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER …

electrical · filed 12/29/2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS AND HEADLIGHTS DIMMED TWICE. THE SECOND TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED WAS WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. WHEN THE CONTACT MOVED THE DIMMER BUTTON, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AGAIN, BUT THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED INSTEAD OF THE NORMAL BEAMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THEY FOUND NO FAILUR…

electrical · filed 12/23/2010

DRIVING A DISTANCE OF THREE MILES CAR STALLED FIVE TIMES. STARTED AGAIN EACH TIME DEALERSHIP SOLD ME A NEW BATTERY THREE DAYS LATER--ACCELERATION QUIT, GOING DOWN THE ROAD IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. I ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR WITH NO RESPONSE. ABLE TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF KEY AND THEN START AGAIN AND PROCEED. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE COMPUTER SHOWED NO PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. TWO DAYS LATER THE CAR STALL…

electrical · filed 12/15/2014

WE WERE 60 MILES FROM HOME HAVING DINNER. GOT IN THE CAR AFTER DARK TO COME HOME, STARTED IT AND NO HEADLIGHTS. LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO COME ON WHETHER BY AUTO OR MANUAL SWITCHING THEM ON. WE HAD HIGH BEAM BUT NO LOW BEAM OR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. IT IS OUR ONLY VEHICLE FOR DAILY DRIVING. WE NEED THIS REPAIRED UNDER THE 12-1-2014 RECALL FROM BUICK. *TR

electrical · filed 12/09/2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE/FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 199,000.

electrical · filed 12/08/2015

PURCHASED CAR 11/2015 WITH 60K MILES. A MONTH LATER, I TURNED ON THE REAR DEFROST WHILE DRIVING. WHEN I CAME HOME, I PARKED AND EXITED THE CAR. THE REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED.

electrical · filed 12/07/2015

THE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE PART OF THE BODY CONTROL FAILED CAUSING LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS TO BE INOPERABLE. I WAS ADVISED GM ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICES BULLETIN ABOUT THIS ISSUE. A RECALL NOTICE MAY BE ISSUED . MY WIFE WAS GOING TO WORK AT 4 AM ON SATURDAY MORNING AND WAS FORCED TO USE HIGH BEAMS TO ILLUMINATE THE HIGHWAY AND LOCAL STREETS.THE DEFECTIVE MODULE WAS REPLACED THIS AFTERNOON .HDM MODU…

Common questions

How serious is the electrical problem on the 2007 Buick LaCrosse?

It's a meaningful issue. 69 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.

At what mileage does the electrical 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 $850 for electrical 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 electrical?

No active recalls currently cover electrical 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.

Other problem areas on this vehicle

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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