2007 Buick Lacrosse problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (109) · Electrical System (33) · Steering (15)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
179 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2015-08-14 · campaign 15V519000 · 429,170 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:ignition 2014-06-23 · campaign 14V355000 · 3,141,731 vehicles
Defect: 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 af
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (858)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Showing the 6 most recent of 858 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-07 · Exterior Lighting · 331,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal odor coming from the vents and the headlights were inoperative. the contact stated that there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. the contact exited the vehicle and discovered that the fuse box was on fire and had m…”
2026-02-10 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 131,000 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2007 buick lacrosse. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a dealer sale. the mileage at the time of the purchase was 77,000. it was later discovered that the actual mileage was 131,000. the carfax report mileage was not available.…”
2025-10-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“car refuses to relearn the app sensor. throttle body and sensor is good, always changed the evap purge valve. still throwing codes and reduce engine speed stays on..…”
2025-06-06 · Visibility/Wiper“low beam headlights randomly turn off while driving at night and day. causing not to be able to see the roadway at all. very dangerous!!! they give no warning at all. only the low beams do this. bright lights are not affected. there was a recall for this issue but they said my car was not affected. but it is 100% affected by this recall. ot seems l…”
2023-04-20 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). the contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had the recall repair performed. the contact stated that in may 2022, while driving 25 mph, the engine seized. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. additiona…”
2023-04-20 · Unknown Or Other“taken car to dealership for computer analysis and was told that the issue was caused by p0420cataylic converter needed to be replaced. i had cataylic converter replaced elsewhere and noticed that wasn't the problem. after doing some research i found that ignition switch is the reason my car stalls while driving. there was a product safety recall (1…”
2022-03-25 · Power Train“problem with the transmission burning up and breaking and the car unable to be driven and i have heard from other people that have had the same problem from there cars mileage from 28,000 miles to 60,000 miles the transmission just goes out it’ll make like a howling noise one day and then you’ll get in the car the next day and it just will not move…”
2021-11-09 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly“the glass to the sunroof blew off while driving and broken into pieces. broken glass at risk. no, the problem has not been confirmed by dealer or service center. no inspections. no warning lamps messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. the sunroof glass just blew off the car while driving. …”
2021-09-21 · Tires“2007 buick lacrosse. consumer is seeking a reimbursement for defective goodyear tires purchased for vehicle. the consumer stated good year tires were purchased under the impression that they were new. united tire of downingtown informed the consumer the tired would not pass state inspection as they were dry-rotted and cracked. the consumer believe…”
2021-08-20 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“at 3:30pm the driver applied the brakes in a line of cars at about 25 mph. the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed completely. the car then accellerated independently and struck another car in front. road was wet, slight grade. the 2007 buick was a total loss.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.