2005 Buick Lacrosse steering problems

Filed Feb 10, 2021 · Steering · 24,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle steering wheel became difficult to steer. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to smart chevrolet cadillac buick gmc (3 smart dr, white hall, ar 71602, (870) 543-2200) where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering column had detached from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The contact was concerned about the safety of driving the vehicle. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 09e005000 (steering) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

Filed May 10, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 150,733 miles · NY

While driving the car down the road it will "randomly" shut off. Giving no indication other then dimming lights. Neither the dealership or the garage I went to can explain it. The power steering doesnt work and has almost caused me to crash on the highway and town roads.

Filed Apr 14, 2018 · Driver assistance, Steering · 16,000 miles · CA

My steering seems to be loose way to much play I've tightened a bolt on bottom of steering arm thing twice still is coming loose difficult to steer also seems to be missing rubber or defective prices .will crash can't control car .stability control issues over and over also tc. And air bags are faulty.in motion major steering prob.

Filed Nov 6, 2015 · Steering · 50,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. While backing out of the driveway and turning the steering wheel, there was an abnormal noise that came from the steering column without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the knuckle at the bottom of the steering column was not equipped with a grease fitting and was the cause of the abnormal noise. The entire steering column would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Steering · 89,000 miles · IL

Sway bar cracked both ends. This repair shop claims they replace 2-3 sway bars on gm vehicles per month.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Steering · 118,500 miles · IA

The power steering was very tight and required a lot of effort to turn the wheel. The mechanic said the car needs a new rack and pinion, hose and alignment. Very costly. ...updated 11/04/15

Filed May 14, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 buick lacrosse. On august 24, 2014, while driving approximately 65 MPH, the power steering and brakes failed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a concrete divider. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered back, knee, and neck pain that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a wreckage yard by a private tow company. The contact received a recall notification after the crash occurred for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was unknown.

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 Oct 9, 2014 · Steering · 70,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving a various speeds, the power steering sensor light illuminated as the power steering malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the power steering was faulty. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Body, Steering · 97,978 miles · NY · crash · 2 injuries

I was on my way back home which is rochester, ny. I was coming from porsmouth, va. From burying my mother which she pass on june 3, 2014. I had a car accident on june 22, 2014. A car was coming over into my lane from the left lane cut me short, I tried not to hit the car turn my car to the right but the car hit my car and made my car go out of control went to the left and hit the center concrete barrier with the left front portion of my car, then I veered across both lanes and struck the east rock embankment before my car coming to rest in the left lane of travel facing north. The crash occurred northbound on l-476 pa turnpike at 0850 hours. My daughter and I was hurt in that crash. We went to the hospital we had to do therapy and as of september 25 2014 I am still going to therapy. The car that I was in the crash with was my buick lacrosse 2005. The car key jump out of the ignition on top of the dashboard and the key was bent into the shape of a horse shoe and my car was total in that crash.