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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2G4WD582X61••••••2006 Buick LACROSSE
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2006 Buick LACROSSE build (13 vs 6).
13on this build
278on the model
47builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedExterior Lighting 5Electrical System 4Visibility 2Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemcrashJun 2014
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and caused the driver to crash into the exit ramp cement barrier. The driver sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
SteeringSep 2021
In spite of multiple wheel alignments, where all of the wheels are in alignment with each other, this car still pulls sharply to the right. It is noted amongst internet discussion groups that General Motors/Buick has a common problem with a steering sensor/computer interface…
Exterior LightingMay 2019
Headlamp failure - known recall #14291 my VIN was not part of the recall, but was diagnosed with the same issue. Driving on the highway at night, the low beam and day time running lights went out. I had my youngest child with me at the time. The dealership told me the recall…
EngineMar 2014
The contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired…
VisibilityJan 2011
I was driving and heard a loud pop looked back and realized there was a hole in my rear windshield, pulled over to see what happened there was no brick rock or any other object in the back seat and noticed the windshield was blown outward and it was almost dead center of the…
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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 2G4WD582X61277474 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.