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US recalls (2)
Exterior lighting: headlights
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Electrical system: ignition
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
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 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.
Owner complaints (250)
Owners filed 250 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Buick Lacrosse/Allure (12 crashes, 6 fires, 6 injuries reported). Among 15 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 130).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 84 | |
| Air bags | 77 | |
| Exterior lighting | 61 | |
| Engine | 17 | |
| Unknown or other | 14 | |
| Steering | 14 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 14 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Buick Lacrosse/Allure.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2008 Buick LaCrosse 4-DR w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
| 2008 Buick LaCrosse 4-DR | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Buick Lacrosse/Allure version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Lacrosse/Allure 3.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Lacrosse/Allure 3.8 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 28 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Lacrosse/Allure 5.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.