2007 BUICK LACROSSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
326
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 BUICK LACROSSE
The 2007 BUICK LACROSSE has received a total of 326 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, STEERING. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (118 complaints), Electrical System (71 complaints), and Steering (21 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 BUICK LACROSSE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2007 BUICK LACROSSE, potentially affecting up to 3,573,482 vehicles.
Recall 15V519000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 429,170 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 14V355000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 3,141,731 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 09E005000 — STEERING
| 979 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
View full details →Recall 06V419000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
| 1,602 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK IS MISSING THE ADHESIVE LAYER THAT BONDS THE BARRIER LAYER TO THE OUTER SHELL OF THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence: WITH THIS CONDITION, FUEL AND/OR FUEL VAPORS COULD SEEP OUT BETWEEN THE LAYERS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 BUICK LACROSSE
326 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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..
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..
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..
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Safety Rating for the 2007 BUICK LACROSSE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 BUICK LACROSSE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 BUICK LACROSSE
General Motors, LLC has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 BUICK LACROSSE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
01-08-51-003E — STRUCTURE
This informational bulletin provides recommendations and product information for application of anti-corrosion materials
12-06-01-009C — ENGINE
This informational bulletin provides information for installing a camshaft timing chain kit on the high feature V6.
PER-12170 — ENGINE
BUICK: ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RECEIVED INCORRECT CALIBRATION WHEN PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED, WHICH CAUSES INFORMATION NOT ACCESSIBLE DURING EMISSION TEST AND FAILURE IS THE RESULT. ECM NEEDS TO REPROGRAM WITH CORRECT CALIBRATION. MODELS 2007 ALLURE, LACROSSE. *PE
4699 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ABS LIGHT ON AND FUSE 23 OPEN. *NJ
060232009 — STEERING
OVERVIEW OF STEERING SYSTEM NOISES. *NJ
4256 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE LIGHT ON ROUGH IDLE OR WILL NOT START. *KB
050232007 — STEERING
POWER STEERING MOAN OR GROAN NOISE WHILE DRIVING. *JB
3936 — STEERING
UNWANTED STABILITRAK AND/OR C0710 AFTER STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT. *TT UPDATED 03-01-07. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 BUICK LACROSSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK LACROSSE
- 2005 BUICK LACROSSE — 411 complaints
- 2006 BUICK LACROSSE — 383 complaints
- 2007 BUICK LACROSSE (current)
- 2008 BUICK LACROSSE — 343 complaints
- 2009 BUICK LACROSSE — 146 complaints
- 2010 BUICK LACROSSE — 275 complaints
- 2011 BUICK LACROSSE — 241 complaints
- 2012 BUICK LACROSSE — 297 complaints
Other BUICK Models
- BUICK LESABRE — 4,864 total complaints
- BUICK REGAL — 4,444 total complaints
- BUICK ENCLAVE — 3,194 total complaints
- BUICK CENTURY — 2,393 total complaints
- BUICK PARK AVENUE — 1,880 total complaints
- BUICK RENDEZVOUS — 1,795 total complaints
- BUICK LUCERNE — 1,322 total complaints
- BUICK ENCORE — 846 total complaints