2007 Buick Lacrosse: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Dec 13, 2017 · Brakes, Steering · 60,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. While driving various speeds, there was a clunking noise in the steering wheel when it was turned left or right. In addition, the ABS indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the brakes were replaced several times and, when making a right turn, the brakes squealed. Kempthorn mazda in canton, ohio was made aware of the failures, but the vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The mechanic replaced the rotors and the brake pads. The steering wheel was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 96,500 miles · NH

Control arm bushing failed, causing the control arm to grind into the sub frame of the car. The sub frame is aluminum and was damaged very quickly. This issue gave no indication and only became apparent under visual inspection while the car was being serviced for another complaint. The sub frame could fail completely causing steering suspension and brakes to fail.

Filed Dec 17, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 145,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed. The contact was unable to turn the steering wheel and the vehicle made a grinding noise while attempting to turn. The contact also stated that the headlights failed to illuminate while driving. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 09e005000 (steering) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The dealer stated that the part was not available for repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 15, 2013 · Body, Lights · 82,000 miles · FL

While driving on the highway in the rain, my headlights went out. I was terrified. Turning the switch on and off would not fix the problem. I took the car to the dealership. They said they could not duplicate the problem and would not fix it. I had taken the car to the dealership shortly after purchase in 2009 and had complained of leaking seal on the top edge of the driver's side door in the rain. Water would drip all over my left arm, shoulder and arm rest. They said they could not duplicate the problem and would not fix it. Now the headlights will refuse to work on an intermittent basis. The dealership will not fix it. The dash reads headlights suggested but they will not come on. I can use the dimmer on the steering column and the bright lights will work, but driving with bright lights into oncoming traffic is dangerous. I need to have a dealer fix this problem. I took the car through a car wash for the first time the other day and the lights have been acting up again. Please have someone contact me and authorize repairs at the dealership. I am afraid to drive even a short distance at night not knowing when my headlights will suddenly go out again. It has happened several times now. It really scares me and concerns me that a dealership would not repair the problem. *tr updated 09/10/13*lj the consumer also stated there was a noise coming from the steering, a squeaking noise coming from the dash area, and water would drip through the top door, every time it rained. Also, there was a vibration issue, so the dealer replaced the tires, but it didn't resolve the issue.

Filed Dec 23, 2010 · Electrical · 45,501 miles · FL

Driving a distance of three miles car stalled five times. Started again each time dealership sold me a new battery three days later--acceleration quit, going down the road in heavy traffic. I engaged the accelerator with no response. Able to pull over and turn off key and then start again and proceed. Dealership told me that the computer showed no problem with the car. Two days later the car stalled in my mobile home park, started then stalled and wouldn't start. When I tried to start the car it wouldn't. Then when I tried to start again and released the key, the starter grabbed the key and kept grinding momentarily. Then when I tried to start it the starter clicked as if it were gone. I parked it for the night and called aaa in the morning. The car started right up and was driven on to the truck.. I was told I needed two parts a starter and something else. That was on monday. It's thursday now and I'm waiting for another part. I was told the dimmer switch had shorted out and had been affecting the whole system. It is now thursday afternoon and my part has been snowed in . There is none to ber had in the whole city of tampa florida! I am a snow bird and am thankful I wasn't on the road to michigan when this happened. Losing acceleration and/or stalling in heavy traffic is a very dangerous situation. By the way I didn't trust the century buick dealership I had the aaa garage work on it this time. It cost me $300. The first time ) the second $0.but with no results. Now I'm in it for more that $400.00. Merry christmas.