Recalls for 2006 Buick Lacrosse

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Gray Buick LaCrosse

Buicks have always been seen to be figuratively gray, for the gray-flannel-suited man, but here's a 2005 LaCrosse that's literally gray. I like it.

This is the LaCrosse CX, with a 3.8-liter V-6 with sequential multipoint fuel injection.

DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Posted on: 2006-11-01
Description
Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved.  Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.

Consequence
If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled.  In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.

Corrective Action
Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners.  The recall began on november 6, 2006.  Owners should contact gm at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.

Notes
Gm recall no.  06102.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING

Posted on: 2009-02-17
Description
Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos.  697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's oe solutions^tm 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.

Consequence
A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket dorman steering knuckles and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors corporation.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Posted on: 2014-06-23
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Posted on: 2015-08-14
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.