2005 Buick Lacrosse: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Sep 11, 2017 · Brakes · 30 miles · NJ

The anti brake locking system is becoming active when driving with unbearable squeaking had brakes and rotors looked at and they are good

Filed Jan 20, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 26,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. While making a right turn at low speeds, the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized and the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Steering · 64,000 miles · AK

Pulled into parking lot and lost power steering. Lots of clunking and grinding just prior. Mechanic says power steering hoses, rack and pinion and tie rods. Yet another problem with this vehicle. Gm was aware enough of the problem that they put a supervisor on the line but said that it is out of warranty now, so it's not their problem. Going to try to work with local guys to get out of it. Not sinking another penny into this car. If this had happened on the highway, I'd be dead.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 80,810 miles · NJ

Broken stabilizer bar, sway bar links and bushings were replaced.several days later there was leakage under the drivers side of car. After checking fluids all seemed in order. But leakage continued until I assume fluid was low or out. Now I notice a steering wheel squeal whenever I turn the steering wheel, regardless of low or high speed. I understand power steering is still a problem. When will there be a recall?

Filed Oct 18, 2012 · Steering · 41,000 miles · CT

My complaint is a duplicate of all the other steering complains. It has a crunching-grinding sound and it is getting worse. It started at about 41,000 miles. I see that it started much earlier with many other lacrosse's. What is wrong with you gm??? Why is there not a recall on this. I just purchased this vehicle from a reputable dealer and of course it started just three months after. I even purchased the extended warranty which of course does not cover this. I cannot afford to fix this. I have never owned a gm before and thought that this could be my lucky car. Wrong.

Filed Nov 27, 2010 · Steering · 25,000 miles · IL

My 2005 lacrosse has 25000 miles and I am about to take it in for the third time for the steering column grinding problem. Gm better figure something out because fords are looking better than ever. All they seem to do is lube the steering column and expect you back later.

Filed Nov 27, 2010 · Steering · 25,000 miles · IL

My 2005 lacrosse has 25,000 miles and I am about to take it in for the third time for the steering column grinding problem. Gm better figure something out because fords are looking better than ever. The steering column has been replaced twice in the previous visits.

Filed Mar 30, 2009 · Steering · 24,000 miles · OH

2005 buick lacrosse had only 24,000 miles and experienced difficulty turning the steering wheel. Made a grinding sound. Dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft. Within 4 months, steering difficulty returned with rumbling and whining noise.

Filed Feb 24, 2009 · Steering · 27,000 miles · FL

I own a 2005 buick lacrosse with 27,000 miles. Another owner with same car warned me to watch out for steering problems. I paid little attention and within one month my car's steering was making a grinding noise when turning in either direction. I took my car to a local repair shop and they quickly diagnosed the problem as a defect in the intermediate shaft in the steering column. They stated there was a tsa bulletin on this issue with the buick lacrosse. About two weeks later while casually discussing this with a neighbor she described the same problem in her buick lacrosse repaired by local buick dealer. From my perspective, hearing of this problem from three sources in one month I believe the problem is pervasive and has yet to result in a tragedy because the owners took preventive measures. I could find nothing about this intermediate shaft defect in buicks 2005 or newer in my research, no accident reports nor recalls. There is however a danger here that is not being disclosed and is quite expensive to repair.