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2008 Buick Lacrosse Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2008 Buick Lacrosse, and owners have filed 250 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
250
owner complaints to NHTSA
12 / 6
complaints citing a crash / fire
19–21
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2008 Buick Lacrosse

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Headlights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 15V519000 Reported 429,170 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

    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…

  2. Ignition (electrical system)

    NHTSA 14V355000 Reported 3,141,731 vehicles potentially affected General Motors LLC

    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…

250 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse have filed 250 complaints with NHTSA; 12 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 58,108 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 69 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Air bag light comes on is also intermitt some times stays on and someimes on only for a minute or two”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 30, 2024 · Air bags

“On three occasions, when driving at night, both headlights suddenly went out. The next day the headlights were working normally. The dealer's service department could not find anything wrong. Later, w”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 16, 2024 · Exterior lighting

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2008 Buick Lacrosse/Allure. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19–21 mpg
City / Highway16–17 / 24–28
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine6/8 cyl, 3.6/3.8/5.3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Compare Buick Lacrosse model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Lacrosse model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2005 Buick Lacrosse4315
2006 Buick Lacrosse3299
2007 Buick Lacrosse3250
2008 Buick Lacrosse2250
2009 Buick Lacrosse2106
2010 Buick Lacrosse2189
2011 Buick Lacrosse4169
2012 Buick Lacrosse5206
2013 Buick Lacrosse5129
2014 Buick Lacrosse563
2015 Buick Lacrosse344
2016 Buick Lacrosse248
2017 Buick Lacrosse236
2018 Buick Lacrosse312
2019 Buick Lacrosse26

Checking a specific 2008 Buick Lacrosse

How do I know if my 2008 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 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 14V355000).

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

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.