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2G4WC532451••••••2005 Buick LACROSSE
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2005 Buick LACROSSE build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
277on the model
65builds in total
Most reportedSuspension 4Electrical System 3Steering 2Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
Exterior LightingSep 2015
The contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V755000 (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…
Electrical SystemOct 2014
The contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.…
SteeringOct 2013
A creaking sound was noticed usually when turning the steering wheel or in a constant state turn mostly at speeds below 40 mph. Car was taken to a gm (buick ) dealer garage and it was diagnosed as the rack and pinion. Dealer recommended replacing the rack and pinion, tie rods,…
SuspensionJan 2013
Front end of car has a slight shimmy,and tires will thump at all speeds. Dealer did a force balance,did not help. I had a four wheel alignment done.that helped about 85 percent of the problem but still has a slight shimmy. I don't know about the rotors or rims.tires are new. New…
Electrical SystemJun 2014
The contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that number: 35 fuse melted into the fuse box, which needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2G4WC532451341517 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.