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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2G4WC582261238817 · Checked Aug 3, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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2G4WC582261•••••• 2006 Buick LACROSSE

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5on this build
278on the model
47builds in total
Most reported Exterior Lighting 3 Power Train 1 Suspension 1

What owners of this build wrote

Exterior Lighting Aug 2023
The contact owns a 2006 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the headlights activated, the front driver’s and passenger’s side low-beam headlights intermittently failed to remain illuminated, making it difficult to see the roadway. No…
Suspension Mar 2015
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic, who discovered that the front stabilizer bar had cracked on each end where the bolts were located. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
Power Train Apr 2014
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact started the vehicle and stated that the gear lever failed to completely engage into the drive position. The failure occurred intermittently. The dealer stated that both shifter cables needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Exterior Lighting Jul 2021
Low beam headlights intermittently go out. Work ok one minute, then go dark. Very dangerous. Known issue under GM recall # 14291. The national highway traffic safety administration campaign ID number 15V-519. Problem has been confirmed by West-Herr Dodge in Rochester NY. Per…
Exterior Lighting Oct 2015
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed without warning. As a result, the contact had to activate the high beams in order to drive at night. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and…

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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 2G4WC582261238817 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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