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2015 Buick Lacrosse steering problems

12 complaints (27% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 69,100.

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
27%
typical mileage
69,100
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid
    1
  • Electric power assist system
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Buick Lacrosse steering problems in other years

200520102017

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2015 Buick Lacrosse owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 11, 2025 · Steering · 123,900 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2015 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH on a main road and attempting to make a right turn, the contact noticed that the steering wheel had become increasingly difficult to steer. The message "Service Power Steering - Drive with Care" was displayed. The local dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,900.

Filed Apr 29, 2025 · Steering · GA

As I was driving around a corner, the steering wheel got hard, very hard and it no longer worked

Filed Jul 28, 2022 · Steering · MI

My wife was driving and went to turn the vehicle and the steering locked up momentarily. She drove directly home a block away and pulled into the garage. When attempting to take the car for service it would not turn in either direction.

Filed Jan 4, 2022 · Steering · 69,100 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2015 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he noticed that the steering wheel did not have power steering. The warning message "Service Power Steering" was illuminated. The contact was able to take the vehicle to the dealer by forcefully steering the steering wheel. The dealer test drove the vehicle and diagnosed that no issues were found. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the steering wheel regained power steering functionality. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that no issues were found. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 69,100.

Filed Oct 27, 2021 · Steering · OK

Power steering went out while driving roughy 45/50 mph. Unknown reason why it went out.

Filed Aug 5, 2021 · Steering · OK

While driving at approximately 55 mph, my power steering went out (at first I thought I had blown a tire). It became almost impossible to perform any quick/reactionary steering changes. I put on my hazards and drove to the dealership and then for a second opinion with my local trusted mechanic. Both advised the electronic steering assembly went bad, that there is a new part #, indicative of a high failure rate; however, the part is not available in all of North America (they checked.) they called GM Buick and were advised an ETA on the backorder for the part is unknown. They filed for an emergency backorder request and are awaiting further information. Now, I have an undriveable vehicle, there are no loaner cars available, the cheapest rental car is a full car payment every three days, and no idea how long before the vehicle will be able to be repaired as it is too dangerous to drive in its current state. I think this needs to be investigated, as this issue sounds like it should be a recall before someone gets killed.

Filed Aug 21, 2020 · Steering · 79,150 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while parking her vehicle at a low rate of speed, the power steering drive with care and service brake assist warning messages appeared on the instrument panel. The steering wheel became stiff and difficult to maneuver. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed her that since the vehicle was an electric vehicle, the vehicle would have to be serviced at a dealer. The contact spoke to classic buick gmc arlington (1400 e interstate 20, arlington, tx 760180) where she was informed to bring the vehicle in for inspection. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 79,150.

Filed Jan 26, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · AL

My headlights continue to blow, my windshield wipers will not come on. My radio goes out and on. When starting my car using push start my car stall. Hesitate to start but finally starts after so many tries. I have had to jump start car and recently had a battery replaced. Now the power steering is gone out. I can barely turn steering wheel., this happened while driving home from work. My dashboard is very dim. It went completely black a couple of times while driving when came back it's barely lit I can barely see gas gauge, or speed odometer.

Filed Oct 21, 2018 · Steering · 95,000 miles · OH

I was driving on the highway at approximately 70 miles an hour when my power steering went out. With great difficulty I was able to move across lanes and get to an exit. I drove to the nearest buick dealer who said they were too backed up to help. While at the buick dealer I turned the engine off. When I turned the engine back on, the power steering was working again.

Filed Jun 12, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 42,000 miles · UT

While driving around 65 MPH on a highway. The battery light went on. Then suddenly the power steering and brakes died. It was very scary. A hugh safety issue, this very easily could have lead to a serious accident, crash or death. The steering was very difficult to turn and the brakes hard to push down. But the car was still running and luckily I was close to a exit. I pulled off the highway and stopped in store parking lot. It would not start after getting there. I had to have it taken to a buick dealership. It was also showing a air bag error message. They told me it had to do with the seat position or something like that. I have had it there 6 times this year with the same issue. About 3 weeks ago for the 7th time of taking it there they finally replaced the hybrid battery stating that was the problem. However it worked for only 9 days. When I went to drive it on the ninth day, the battery light was again on and had no power steering or brakes. I left it in my garage, but ultimately had to take it back to the company who has now had it for 2 weeks stating that there is some type of parasitic draw on the batter and it won't hold a charge. They also can't find the issue with what's wrong with the car. This car is not safe and should be recalled.

Questions about the 2015 Buick Lacrosse steering

Does the 2015 Buick Lacrosse have steering problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Buick Lacrosse, 27% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2015 Buick Lacrosse steering problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 69,100 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Buick Lacrosse steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Buick Lacrosse have bad steering?

The Buick Lacrosse model years with the most steering complaints are 2005 (51 complaints), 2006 (27 complaints) and 2012 (24 complaints).

Other 2015 Buick Lacrosse problems

Electrical 9Airbags 7Brakes 5Lights 4Fuel system 3Acceleration 2Seat belts 2Transmission 2Driver assistance 1Engine 1Visibility 1

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