- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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 14291.
Vehicle safety record
2007 Buick Lacrosse Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 250 complaints about the 2007 Buick Lacrosse with NHTSA, most often about the lights (125) and the electrical system (75). Those complaints describe 8 crashes, 18 fires and 2 injuries. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in August 2015 for the headlights. For comparison, the 2006 has 300 and the 2008 has 251.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Lacrosse year, for its age
#64 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 250
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 8
- Fires
- 18
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Buick Lacrosse problems
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2007 Buick Lacrosse recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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 DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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 may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
- The problem
- Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 And 697-903, sold under dorman's "oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 And 7-8503 which were sold for replacement use on the various vehicles listed above. A potential material or design defect could result in the steering knuckle breaking in the hub area.
- The risk
- A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.
- The fix
- Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on february 23, 2009. Owners may contact dorman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.
- The problem
- On certain vehicles, the fuel tank is missing the adhesive layer that bonds the barrier layer to the outer shell of the fuel tank.
- The risk
- With this condition, fuel and/or fuel vapors could seep out between the layers, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the serial number on the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank if necessary. The recall began on november 13, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
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250 complaints about the 2007 Buick Lacrosse
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 10.
The contact owns a 2007 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal odor coming from the vents and the headlights were inoperative. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact exited the vehicle and discovered that the fuse box was on fire and had melted. The contact used a headwrap to extinguish the fire. No warning lights were illuminated. A fire department report was not filed. The contact was informed that the...
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VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting). The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuse box, module, and the circuit board needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the electrical failure had melted and damaged the fuse box and the circuit board. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 331,000.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Buick Lacrosse. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. The mileage at the time of the purchase was 77,000. It was later discovered that the actual mileage was 131,000. The Carfax Report mileage was not available.
Car refuses to relearn the app sensor. Throttle body and sensor is good, always changed the EVAP Purge valve. Still throwing codes and reduce engine speed stays on..
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Low beam headlights randomly turn off while driving at night and day. Causing not to be able to see the roadway at all. Very dangerous!!! They give no warning at all. Only the low beams do this. Bright lights are not affected. There was a recall for this issue but they said my car was not affected. But it is 100% affected by this recall. Ot seems like the Headlamp driver module is overheating. It gets extremely hot. This issue almost caused a very serious accident .
The contact owns a 2007 Buick LaCrosse. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V355000 (Electrical System). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had the recall repair performed. The contact stated that in May 2022, while driving 25 MPH, the engine seized. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated the key failed to turn in the ignition. The contact stated he waited approximately 5 minutes before he was able to restart the vehicle and...
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continue driving to his destination. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the catalytic converter to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to the independent mechanic and had the catalytic converter replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Taken car to dealership for computer analysis and was told that the issue was caused by P0420cataylic converter needed to be replaced. I had cataylic converter replaced elsewhere and noticed that wasn't the problem. After doing some research I found that ignition switch is the reason my car stalls while driving. There was a Product Safety Recall (14299) Ignition key rotation and replaced on 10- 8-20 but I'm having the same problem.
Problem with the transmission burning up and breaking and the car unable to be driven and I have heard from other people that have had the same problem from there cars mileage from 28,000 miles to 60,000 miles the transmission just goes out It'll make like a howling noise One day and then you'll get in the car the next day and it just will not move and the transmission fluid Will smell burnt And it doesn't matter if you maintenance the transmission filter And fluid
the glass to the sunroof blew off while driving and broken into pieces. broken glass at risk. no, the problem has not been confirmed by dealer or service center. no inspections. no warning lamps messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. The sunroof glass just blew off the car while driving.
2007 Buick lacrosse. Consumer is seeking a reimbursement for defective goodyear tires purchased for vehicle. The consumer stated good year tires were purchased under the impression that they were new. United tire of downingtown informed the consumer the tired would not pass state inspection as they were dry-rotted and cracked. The consumer believed the tires to be 2-3 years old upon purchase. The consumer stated the tires were worn after 29,504 miles when they should have had a life span of 65,000 miles. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for 54.6% Of the purchase price cost.
At 3:30pm the driver applied the brakes in a line of cars at about 25 mph. The pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed completely. The car then accellerated independently and struck another car in front. Road was wet, slight grade. The 2007 buick was a total loss.
Pop and crackling on steering wheel noise while turning corners while driving
I got this vhicule and work only for 22 days. Were I got it this place should be check
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. While driving at various speeds, the air bag indicator flashed on and off on the front passenger side. The vehicle was taken to van buren buick gmc (866-223-5291, located at 2257 jericho turnpike, garden city park, ny 11040) where the air bag module was replaced. The failure recurred and the part was replaced again by the same dealer. The failure recurred again. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was too old and had too many miles. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The failure mileage was unknown.
Front stabilizer bar is cracked on both sides where the bolts from the lower control arm go though the stabiliser bar. Car has never been in a accident, has 130,000 miles, never been off road. Happened to notice it while replacing brake pads
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the front passenger side door lock actuator failed, causing the door to remain locked at all times. Approximately one month later, the rear driver side door lock actuator also failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the door actuators needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 170,000.
The driver side door won't open. Problem started with the door not locking after closing it. After several attempts of opening and shutting the door it finally locked. Once locked the door would not open back up. The dealership told me that the 2007 year models have defective door latch assembly's
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. While driving various speeds, there was a clunking noise in the steering wheel when it was turned left or right. In addition, the abs indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the brakes were replaced several times and, when making a right turn, the brakes squealed. Kempthorn mazda in canton, ohio was made aware of the failures, but the vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The mechanic replaced the rotors and the brake pads. The steering wheel was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 60,000.
2007 Buick lacrosse. Consumer seeks reimbursement for headlamp driver module recall notice repairs. *Smd the consumer was advised the parts were not available. The consumer had the vehicle repaired for a third time and since has not had a failure. Updated 10/10/2017*js
Car was driving fine and transmission went out with no warning at intersection at stop and could not go had to push veh out of roadway
When the vehicle is started the red airbag light comes on and will not go off. Occasionally when there is a passenger and the passenger airbag light comes on the red airbag light will go off. It is my concern that the airbag will not deploy when it should or it will deploy when it shouldn't. I am very concerned about this. The car has never been wrecked and the airbags have never been deployed. This all happens either stationary and/or in motion.
4T65e automatic transmission. Defective internal o-ring seals in the valve body cause loss of fluid pressure, leading to slipping and premature wear.
The airbag warning light comes on while the car is traveling indicating the airbags are malfunctioning. It comes on and off intermittently. I brought in to the dealer and they cleared the malfunction code and it happened again. They want to change the sensor under the seat for $1250 since it is not covered by warranty. It seems to occur when the car is in motion going either up or down an incline.
While making a right hand turn I heard a pop noise simultaneously vehicle dipped harshly with the handling and steering control compromised. After inspection the fractured and broken sway bar was discovered. Sway bar ends cracked both sides with right side completely severed. Car was used in normal driving conditions-mechanic suggested I report this safety issue because this should not happen. *Tr
Airbag light comes on intermittently. This is a safety concern, since appearance of this light may indicate that airbag would not deploy in the event of an impact. The dealership checked the care and cleared the code, and advised to keep an eye on this should the light come back on. I have checked online and this seems to be a pervasive issue with this particular model year and even years following this. In some cases there have been recalls that involved software issues. I spoke with the dealership and they...
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advised that they could change the sensors, but this runs about $2500 and there is no warranty that it would resolve the issue of the intermittent appearance of the airbag light. Shouldn't this involve an official recall, since it is such a common problem for this model and shouldn't the manufacturer be researching a solution to ensure driver/passenger safety?
Buick Lacrosse: every year compared
All Lacrosse years2007 Buick Lacrosse vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Buick Lacrosse | 250 | 4 | D | |
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 164 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Buick Rendezvous | 43 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 38 | 5 | A | Compare |
| 2007 Buick Terraza | 33 | 2 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2007 Buick Lacrosse
Does the 2007 Buick Lacrosse have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2007 Buick Lacrosse: headlights (August 2015); ignition (June 2014); steering (February 2009); storage (October 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Buick Lacrosse?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the lights (125), electrical system (75), steering (22).
How many complaints has the 2007 Buick Lacrosse had?
250 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 4, 2007 and the latest on August 7, 2026. Of these, 8 describe a crash and 18 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Buick Lacrosse a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 30 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Buick Lacrosse year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Buick Lacrosse years have the most complaints?
2005 (315), 2006 (300), 2008 (251). See every Buick Lacrosse year compared.
What should I do if my 2007 Buick Lacrosse has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data