2005 Buick Lacrosse Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 2005 Buick Lacrosse, and owners have filed 315 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 2005 Buick Lacrosse
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
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…
Remedy: 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…
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Ignition (electrical system)
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,…
Remedy: 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…
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Air bags: frontal
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Pedals and linkages (service brakes)
On certain passenger vehicles, the clip that secures the brake pushrod to the brake pedal arm pin could have been bent when it was installed. A bent clip may come off, allowing the brake booster pushrod to separate from the brake pedal.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new brake pedal push rod bushing and retaining clip and, if the clip was missing, a new brake pedal arm assembly free of charge. The recall began on april 26, 2005. Owners may contact buick at…
315 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse have filed 315 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 68,389 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 61 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2005 Buick LaCrosse equipped with Venom Power Tires, Tire Line: Ragnarok GTS, Tire Size: 235/35/VR20, DOT Number:1WP2CTPWL. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 13, 2026 · Tires
“Gas. Leaking car smoking and cutting off”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 6, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Buick Lacrosse/Allure. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–18 / 25–27 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.6/3.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Buick Lacrosse model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Lacrosse model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Buick Lacrosse | 4 | 315 |
| 2006 Buick Lacrosse | 3 | 299 |
| 2007 Buick Lacrosse | 3 | 250 |
| 2008 Buick Lacrosse | 2 | 250 |
| 2009 Buick Lacrosse | 2 | 106 |
| 2010 Buick Lacrosse | 2 | 189 |
| 2011 Buick Lacrosse | 4 | 169 |
| 2012 Buick Lacrosse | 5 | 206 |
| 2013 Buick Lacrosse | 5 | 129 |
| 2014 Buick Lacrosse | 5 | 63 |
| 2015 Buick Lacrosse | 3 | 44 |
| 2016 Buick Lacrosse | 2 | 48 |
| 2017 Buick Lacrosse | 2 | 36 |
| 2018 Buick Lacrosse | 3 | 12 |
| 2019 Buick Lacrosse | 2 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2005 Buick Lacrosse
How do I know if my 2005 Buick Lacrosse has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2005 Buick Lacrosse; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V156000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Buick models
- Lesabre3,728 complaints
- Regal3,264 complaints
- Enclave2,501 complaints
- Century1,817 complaints
- Park Avenue1,368 complaints
- Rendezvous1,241 complaints
- Lucerne943 complaints
- Encore601 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.