2009 BUICK LACROSSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
146
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 BUICK LACROSSE
The 2009 BUICK LACROSSE has received a total of 146 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (45 complaints), Electrical System (29 complaints), and Air Bags (27 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 BUICK LACROSSE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2009 BUICK LACROSSE, potentially affecting up to 3,570,901 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2009 BUICK LACROSSE
146 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 BUICK LACROSSE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 45 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The passenger airbag light started coming on and going off intermittently. After several weeks of this, it was on every time the car is driven. Testing by an ASE certified mechanic revealed that the permanent light results in no front seat airbags. The failed part is the seat presence sensor. The part is - and hasn't been for quite a while - manufactured by GM. Aftermarket parts are costly and the installation cost is in the hundreds of dollars. Research indicates that this is a well-known and long reported issue. Why not a recall years ago? Other than brakes and steering, could there be any more unsafe components than those affecting airbags? The only remedy other than continuously replacing the faulty part, is a bypass module. If it functions correctly, the airbag will deploy regardless of passenger weight. This puts any child or underweight rider in danger. And, of course, considering the expense, many owners will do nothing with possibly grave consequences. I think you "dropped the ball" big time on this one!
My headlamps have been going out sporadically and until recently I was able to
The air bag light on the dashboard is on all the time.It is available for inspection at any time. I do not know if the bag will go off at any time or does it mean that it won't go off on impact. I am nervous about having someone for a passenger. I have informed the dealership of the problem and they did confirmed the problem, it has not been inspected by the manufacturer or others. The light came on the day after I bought the car from the dealership and it has been on every cents.
Passenger airbag intermittently turns on and off when passenger is seated.
Passenger airbag intermittently turns on and off when passenger is seated.
Safety Rating for the 2009 BUICK LACROSSE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 BUICK LACROSSE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 BUICK LACROSSE
General Motors, LLC has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 BUICK LACROSSE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
DOR-S5V8F-03 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This SKU is an HVAC Air Door Actuator. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the housing. There may be a gap between the 2 halves of the housing causing the actuator to bind and a loss of HVAC air door control. Loss of HVAC air door...
060605001H — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
This informational bulletin explains the normal characteristics of exhaust noise during active fuel management when in Three or Four Cylinder Mode.
000310003X — TIRES
This warranty administration bulletin provides information on The tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
PIP3423N — ENGINE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0008 or P0009 may be set. Technician will need to inspect for loose timing chains or tensioners. If after following Service Information diagnostics the root cause is not found inspect the reluctor for...
14636 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
14636 - SPECIAL COVERAGE. SOME 2009 MODEL YEAR BUICK LACROSSE AND ALLURE VEHICLES AND 2009-2011 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET IMPALA VEHICLES MAY HAVE A BROKEN SOLDER CONNECTION WITHIN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SENSOR. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN REDUCED ENGINE POWER AND LOSS OF TRACTION CONTROL ASSIST. ALL OTHER ACCESSORIES...
PIC-5992 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
CHEVROLET/BUICK/PONTIAC: WHEN TURNING, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) OR ANTI BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. MODEL 2007-2015 IMPALA, GRAND PRIX, LACROSSE. *PE
PIP4919B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have black smoke on a cold start. A dual-pulse injection strategy is utilized during engine cold start to reduce the time required to bring the catalytic converter up to operating temperature. This split injection strategy lasts for...
SB-09-06-04-027 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
BUICK/CHEVROLET: INTERMITTENT CRANK/NO START, BLOWN FUEL PUMP FUSE. WILL NOT START WHEN THE KEY IS ROTATED TO THE START POSITION. THE TECHNICIAN MAY FIND THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE IS BLOWN. *PE UPDATED 8/4/10. *PE
TB-09-08-49-005 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
GENERAL MOTORS: FUEL GAUGE READS INACCURATE OF EMPTY, LOW FUEL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, DTCS P0461 AND/OR P0463 SET (CHECK TERMINALS IN CONNECTOR X405). THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO POOR TERMINAL TENSION AT CONNECTOR X405, RESULTING IN RESISTANCE AT THE AFFECTED CIRCUITS. INCLUDES THE IMPALA SS. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 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 — 326 complaints
- 2008 BUICK LACROSSE — 343 complaints
- 2009 BUICK LACROSSE (current)
- 2010 BUICK LACROSSE — 275 complaints
- 2011 BUICK LACROSSE — 241 complaints
- 2012 BUICK LACROSSE — 297 complaints
- 2013 BUICK LACROSSE — 196 complaints
- 2014 BUICK LACROSSE — 89 complaints
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