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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
2G4WC582261••••••2006 Buick LACROSSE
That is about average for the 2006 Buick LACROSSE — 6 complaints per build across 47 builds.
5on this build
278on the model
47builds in total
Most reportedExterior Lighting 3Power Train 1Suspension 1
What owners of this build wrote
Exterior LightingAug 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…
SuspensionMar 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 TrainApr 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 LightingJul 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 LightingOct 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 Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.