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2008 Buick LaCrosse lighting problems

The 2008 Buick LaCrosse has 62 lighting complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

62

Lighting complaints

18%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Lighting complaints by year

LaCrosse lighting complaints by model year158 complaints2005: 86 complaints2006: 158 complaints2007: 125 complaints2008: 62 complaints2009: 47 complaints2010: 8 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 3 complaints2013: 1 complaints2014: 5 complaints2015: 4 complaints2016: 1 complaints
LaCrosse lighting complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

15V519000LightingAugust 14, 2015 · 429,170 units

Defect

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.

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 number for this recall is 14291.

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A DITCH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED.…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · June 2, 2015 · crash

Common questions

How many lighting complaints does the 2008 Buick LaCrosse have?

NHTSA has 62 complaints about the 2008 Buick LaCrosse lighting — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2008 Buick LaCrosse lighting?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the lighting: 15V519000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.