2008 Buick Lacrosse steering complaints

Filed May 21, 2014 · Steering · 48,000 miles · OH

I believe there is a leak in the power steering system in my buick lacrosse 2008. I have read postings on the internet of other buick lacrosse owners from multiple model years reporting the same issue. There appears to be some type of failure in the equipment. Many owners reported having expensive repairs done, only to experience he problem again. I am concerned with failure of the power steering system. I have inquired from buick if there have been problems or internal service notices about a power steering issue and have been told there is not. With so many internet posting showing up I question buicks response.

Filed Sep 5, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 53,718 miles · PA

I turned right onto a very steeply graded rural road. The road has 3 service ramps to a major highway, rt 28n. It also has 1 road that allows a r/l access to burton and a cross traffic access to 28n. I had just started the descent down burton when I noticed the car began to accelerate. I applied the brake twice to reduce speed; it was non-responsive. The car continue to speed down the hill for approximately 3/4 mile. The car began to slow down about 1/2 mile beyond the access road to 28 n. When I tried to pull over to a gravel/weed "shoulder" I found that the power steering was also out. I could not pull completely off the road, thus creating a danger to any car on burton road. When I tried to restart the car the engine would not start. The car was totally inoperable. It had to be towed 20 miles to the dealership late at night. The car had just passed the 50k mile buick inspection. On three prior occasions, though, there were problems with a window malfunction, and two doors latches on the driver's side. The service report states that the entire ignition coil and module assembly was replaced along with the ignition module. I was told that the same assembly design was used in the buick lesabre, the chevy impala, and one other buick model. Buick apologized for the failure of these components and for putting me and my passengers into what was a life threatening situation. I was told by the service department of baierl chevrolet (a quality dealership and service organization) that this problem has occurred with other owners, but none had been in the situation I was in. I wanted to report this because I found no indications on the buick website that such failures were possible. Having lost total confidence in the car and its design, that I traded it in for another car and took on expenses that I had not budgeted for.

Filed Apr 8, 2011 · Steering · 38,603 miles · MA

The power steering is making a whining noise. This is a fairly new car and it's not normal to hear this all the time. Brought it to a dealership who couldn't find anything wrong other than the sound. It is obviously going but isn't at that point yet, problem being my warranty will expire by the time it does.

Filed Apr 27, 2010 · Steering, Suspension · 5,859 miles · NY

Replaced power steering rack and pinion 2 times,replaced frame bushing,replaced stabilizer shaft link,replaced worn front sway bar end links,replaced intermediate steering shaft,replaced left front strut,retorqued suspension bolts and lubricated bushings.