2014 BUICK LACROSSE Recalls, Complaints & Safety

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

40,683 vehicles affected

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

40,683 vehicles affected

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

40,683 vehicles affected

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

3,640,162 vehicles affected

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

3,640,162 vehicles affected

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

3,640,162 vehicles affected

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick LaCrosse vehicles manufactured April 30, 2013, to September 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a wiring splice in the driver's door may corrode and break, resulting in the absence of an audible chime to notify the driver if the door is opened while the key is in the ignition. Additionally, the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) module may stay active for ten minutes allowing the operation of the passenger windows, rear windows, and sunroof. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention," and 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition, and Roof Panel Systems."

Remedy: GM will notify owners and dealers will inspect the driver door window motor harness, and replace the electrical splice, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. General Motors number for this recall is 14235.

14,765 vehicles affected

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Lacrosse vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 31, 2014 and 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured February 7, 2014, through March 31, 2014, and equipped with 17 inch front brake rotors. The affected vehicles may have had brake rotors intended for the rear of the car accidentally installed on the front. The rear rotors, while the same diameter, are thinner and may result in a front brake pad detaching from the caliper.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake rotors, and install the correct rotors with new brake pads, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 20, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14128.

8,208 vehicles affected

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, LaCrosse, Verano, and Enclave, and Chevrolet Impala, Malibu, Cruze, and Traverse, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjuster may disengage from the transmission shift lever. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." They also fail to conform to FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected transmission shift cable adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 10, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Buick owners at 1-800-521-7300, and GMC owners at 1-800-462-8782. General Motors' number associated with this recall is 14048.

355 vehicles affected

Auto insurance company informed safety regulations due to recalls on this vehicle.

I was driving and my car stopped then I started it back up then hesitated to go. I parked the car then tried to reverse an it kept jumping and won’t accelerate. I could have got into a major accident on the freeway. The code is giving a Transmission Control Module

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2014 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 92,864, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 84,924. Local authorities had not been contacted.

The contact owns a 2014 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while his wife was driving on the highway at 25 MPH, the “Service Power Steering” message was displayed, and shortly afterward the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that his wife proceeded to make her way onto the side of the highway and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the steering rack had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 79,535.

I got locked in the car and couldn't get out for about 4 minutes. I had the key with me, it wouldn't start or unlock the doors or roll down the windows.

When i put my car in park it still roles

2014 recall# 14235 having electrical issue with driver side window, car radio and dash stay active for 10 minutes driver door don’t chime every issue for 2014 Buick lacrosse keep being told there is not recall for my car every issue is from the driver side door electrical splice and driver door window motor harness

1. The driver’s door window motor burnt out causing the window switch to smoke. The fuse never failed. The car was diagnosed at the dealership. It is at the dealership now awaiting the purchase of repair parts. 2. I was told that it was a safety issue by the dealership because the switch could have started a fire. The mechanic had it smoking during the diagnosis. He did not want to put it back together until repaired. 3. The dealer was the one that diagnosed it. 4. The problem was not reported to any other agency. 5. There were no warning signs or messages before the motor failed and the switch burned up. I am also have problems with the radio where it doesn’t now shut off when the drivers side door is opened. It also started when the window motor stopped working. I believe that it all related. I will be calling the dealership back to voice that concern as well. I am very lucky that there wasn’t a fire after I keep trying to get the window to roll down.

Malfunction of a cooper CS5 Ultra Touring tire 245/4519. I noticed that the PSI of front drivers tire was low. Put air in tire, one week later the PSI was low again. I was vacationing in the mountains, so I started down the mountain to go to the nears gas station for air. I had driving apex. 2 miles when I heard the sound of a flat tire. I had to pull over on the side of this narrow road and wait for road side assistance. This was very hazardous since my car was in a blind spot to on coming traffic. When I did make it to a tire center, I was told the tire was not repairable because the belt had separated from the tire. Now this morning I have a second tire that needs air. I will get this tire checked immediately. This tires have low mileage on them and the belt should not be separating. Cooper dids to recall this tires. Incident 10/28/2022

The contact owns a 2014 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that the driver's side front seat belt cable was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver's side front seat belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 100,126.

Steering became stiff while driving and locked up once the car was parked. Could have locked while I was on the road. There was a message "power steering issue - contact service" or similar that appeared after the steering became stiff and before it locked up. The car is currently parked and waiting to be towed to a dealership for repair. 2014 Buick LaCrosse with 67,000 +/- miles and my last Buick purchase.

The contact owns a 2014 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with electronic power steering rack failure. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,300.

The contact owns a 2014 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering suddenly failed, and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure, the power steering warning message had displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who reprogrammed the power steering module however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer who reprogrammed the power steering module again however, the failure persisted. The contact was then advised that the power steering system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving 70-75 mph, the steering wheel popped up to the dashboard and became inoperable, however, the contact was able to exit the highway. The power steering assist service message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering housing and power steering gear needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that she was concerned about driving the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,660. Consumer stated steering wheel wouldn't move.*JB

Our steering went out on Interstate 65 while traveling about 70 miles per hour. We were near an exit and I was able to pump my brakes and get off without causing an accident that could have caused a multiple pile-up, injuries and potential deaths. The problem was diagnosed and repaired by a GM Dealership. The car was towed directly for repair—no manufacturer (other than GM repair), police or insurance representative was involved. A message saying “Power steering assist needs service” appeared on the dash 5 to 8 seconds before the steering went out.

SERVICE SIDE DETENTION MESAGE IS ON,.OTHER DASH LIGHTS ARE BEING AFFECTED,SIGNAL LIGHTS AREN'T WORKING HALF THE TIME AND CAR WON'T SHUT OFF

VEHICLE HAS 112,000 MILES, ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE THE TIRES & WAS TOLD THAT THE WHEELS ARE NO GOOD, THE CHROME IS PEELING, THEREFORE WHEN THE OLD TIRES WERE REMOVED, THE CHROME FELL OFF, THEREFOR WHEELS WON'T HOLD AIR! DEALER INSPECTED & TOLD ME IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY & THE COST WOULD BE 4600,00. I'M TOLD THIS IS VERY COMMON WITH THESE WHEELS! DEALER IS JIM CURLEY, LAKEWOOD, NJ. HAD A SECOND TIRE SHOP LOOK AT THE WHEELS & THEY CONFIRMED THIS PROBLEM EXISTS WITH THESE WHEELS!

GM USED MAGNETIC RIDE CONTROL FRONT AND REAR SHOCKS IN THIS 2014 MODEL YEAR BUICK LACROSSE. THEY HAVE FAILED, SEIZED UP AT 63,000 MILES. DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE SHOCK (STIFFNESS) THIS WILL LEAD TO UNDUE DAMAGE TO TIRES, RIMS, STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS WHICH IN TURN COULD LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC MECHANICAL FAILURES, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND BODILY INJURIES. REPLACEMENT COST IS CLOSE TO $4000 WITH OEM PARTS.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT UPON DEPRESSION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT CALLED SPITZER CHEVROLET COMPANY( 7111 SUNSET STRIP AVE NW, NORTH CANTON, OH 44720) WHERE SHE INFORMED A SERVICE MANAGER ABOUT THE FAILURE. SHE WAS TOLD THAT A REPRESENTATIVE WOULD CALL HER BACK, SHE NEVER RECEIVED A CALL BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND AGAIN WAS INFORMED THAT A REPRESENTATIVE WOULD CALL BACK AND AGAIN SHE DID NOT RECEIVE A CALL BACK. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000.

FACTORY WHEEL RIMS CONSTANTLY LOOSE AIR AT THE EDGE/ NEED OF THE RIMS. AFTER ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM HAD FAILED. SOME RESEARCH, APPARENTLY THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH THESE FACTORY RIMS. THE ISSUE IS, RIM MATERIAL DETERIORATION/ PITTING AT THE TIRE NEED AREA. ADDING AIR EVERY WEEK. WHY WOULD THIS NOT BE A SAFETY ISSUE?

POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE ON THE FREEWAY, CHECK POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON.

CAR IN MOTION ON CITY STREET CAME TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND CAR SHUT DOWN WHEN TRIED TO PUT GAS PEDAL IT MADE A LOUD NOISE AND DID NOT WANT TO START UP BUT FINALLY STARTED. THIS IS ON GOING FOR MONTHS AND THE DEALERSHIP CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG.

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK GOING APPROXIMATELY 55MPH IN MY 2014 BUICK LACROSSE I LOST ALL POWER STEERING. THE STABILATRAC INDICATOR CAME ALONG WITH A SERVICE ABS BRAKE LIGHT. I WAS NOT ABLE TO SET CRUISE CONTROL AS WELL. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO WORK AND HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED FOR SAFETY REASONS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED A BLUE PLASTIC TRIM DETACHED WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT CAUSING THE ILLUMINATION OF THE HEADLIGHT TO BE REDUCED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HYATT BUICK GMC LOCATED AT 922 FRONTAGE RD E, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577, PHONE NUMBER: 843-480-0029 TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD IF THE HEADLAMP WAS NOT REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.

Fire

I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY ON THE INTERIOR LANE AT 75 MPH WHEN ALL THE SUDDEN I GOT A AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARM INDICATING STEERING FAILURE. I THEN GOT THE SAME FOR STABILTRAK FAILURE. THE STEERING ASSIST WAS OBVIOUSLY GONE IMMEDIATELY AND THE CAR STARTED FLOATING BACK AND FORTH. I HAD MY WIFE AND 92 YEAR OLD MOTHER-IN -LAW WITH ME AND IT WAS MISTING HEAVILY SO I CAREFULLY CONTINUED TO DRIVE AT A REDUCED SPEED. I TOOK THE CAR IN AND THEY SAID THE STEERING WAS NOT GETTING ELECTRICITY. ALSO, THEY SAID THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL SENSOR WENT OUT WHICH CAUSED THE BACK AND FORTH MOTION. THE CAR DEALERSHIP WANTS TO CHARGE ME $3400 FOR THE REPAIRS. I SEE THAT THERE WERE RECALLS ON OTHER GM PRODUCTS FOR THE STEERING ON SIMILAR MODELS I.E. CADILLAC ETC. I FOUND SEVERAL INSTANCES ONLINE FOR BUICK LACROSSE BUT FOR SOME REASON NOT ALL WERE REPORTED. I BOUGHT THIS CERTIFIED VEHICLE MAY 2018 WITH 19,520 MI. WHICH IS AT AROUND 42,500 MI. NOW. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS PRODUCT IN THE FUTURE AND WOULD LIKE FOR N.H.T.S.A TO TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT THIS STEERING ISSUE AND WHY THESE TWO ISSUES WITH THE SENSOR AND THE STEERING OCCURRING AT THE SAME TIME.

PURGE VALVE SHUTTING OFF VEHICLE..DEALERSHIP CLAIM THEY REPLACE ROTORS BUT LIED..I HAVE REPLACE ON BOTH SIDE TURNING SIGNAL MIRROR 4XS..BACK LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS GETTING WATER IN THEM SEAL KEEP BREAKING.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FENDER GUARD WAS LOOSE. A SCREW ATTACHED TO THE GUARD FELL OFF AND CAUSED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TO FLATTEN. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO CORNING CHEVROLET BUICK (2087 SOLANO ST, CORNING, CA 96021, (530) 838-4371) WHERE THEY RE-SCREWED THE FENDER GUARD. SINCE THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND CAUSED THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE FENDER GUARD TO DETACH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE FENDER GUARD RECENTLY BEGAN TO LOOSEN AND WAS HANGING OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CUT THE PART OFF OF THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL DAMAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.

I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN MY VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AND I WAS ALMOST HIT BY SEVERAL CARS ACROSS THE INTERSECTION. I STEPPED HARDER ON THE BRAKE AND MANAGED TO STOP MY VEHICLE ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE WAS REVVING VERY HIGH. I MANAGED TO FIND AN OPENING IN TRAFFIC AND PULLED OVER. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT. THE RPM'S WERE EVEN HIGHER NOW(OVER 5000). I IMMEDIATELY TURNED IT BACK OFF AND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD IT WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I HAD IT TOWED AND WAS JUST INFORMED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE ( WHICH IS AN ACCELERATOR SENSOR). I THINK THIS COULD HAVE BEEN VERY SERIOUS. I AM EVEN MORE OUTRAGED BECAUSE OF THE FACT THAT MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME. I HOPE YOU CAN YOU CAN PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER BEFORE THERE ARE ANY FATALITIES SOMEWHERE BECAUSE OF BUICK'S NEGLIGENCE( I HAVE REPORTED THIS OCCURRENCE TO BUICK SUPPORT).

WAS IN A ACCIDENT 2/16 SPEED LIMIT 40 DRIVING ON CITY STREET. CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF THE RD AND STARTED BACKING UP TRIED TO AVOID COLLISION AND STILL HAD IMPACT. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE CAR ENGINE SEEMED TO ACCELERATE INSTEAD OF SLOW DOWN. I HAD THIS HAPPEN ONE TIME BEFORE WHILE BREAKING BUT THEN IT SWITCHED BACK AND DROVE NORMAL CALLED DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID NO RECALLS. MY CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS FRONT IMPACT NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED

Crash 1 injured

REAR ENDED IN AN ACCIDENT & MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY

Crash

ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON AND CAR IS STATIONARY. I HAVE NOT HAD A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. ENGINE LIGHT VARIES COMING ON IN MOTION.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE STEERING SEIZED, AND THE ABS AND SERVICE STEERING WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 61,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER GAUGE KEPT FLASHING ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BERGSTROM BUICK GMC CADILLAC OF GREEN BAY (301 N TAYLOR ST, GREEN BAY, WI, (920) 522-4149) AND A SOFTWARE UPDATE WAS PERFORMED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 8-4524536876. THE MANUFACTURER PROMISED TO CALL THE CONTACT BACK IN A WEEK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000. *TT

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN AT 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BETTEN BAKER BUICK (2901 28TH STREET, GRANDVILLE, MICHIGAN 49418, (616) 530-9191) WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED, BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. HOWEVER, THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE THROTTLE BODY WAS STICKING ALONG WITH CARBON BUILD UP. THE THROTTLE BODY AND SENSOR WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT WITH CASE NUMBER: 84363184708. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,017.

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR INDICATED A LOW LEFT REAR TIRE. I STOPPED AND ADDED THE NECESSARY AIR AND CONTINUED DRIVING. IN ABOUT 10 MILES THE MONITOR INDICATED THAT THE TIRE WAS LOW AGAIN. I STOPPED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO HAVE IT CHECKED. UPON INSPECTION I WAS TOLD THAT THE TIRE WAS OK BUT THE WHEEL HAD A1 INCH HAIRLINE CRACK IN THE BEAD AREA ON THE INSIDE SIDE OF THE RIM. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL OR TIRE OR WHEEL. I FEEL THAT THIS WAS A DEFECTIVE WHEEL MADE IN CHINA. THIS WAS A GM ALUMINUM 20 INCH WHEEL. THIS DEFECTIVE COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I DON'T THINK THAT I CAN TAKE A PICTURE THAT WOULD SHOW THE CRACK.AS IT IS A HAIRLINE CRACK.

VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHEN BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED AND START BUTTON PRESSED. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMBEROUS TIMES AND THE BATTERY IN THE REMOTE CONTROL HAD BEEN REPLACED.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE SUN ROOF EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BENTLEY BUICK GMC (2120 DRAKE AVE SW, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805) WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,850. *TT *TR