Clunk when turning then loss of control when steering, mechanic found fractured power steering rack.
2000 Buick Lesabre: clunking or noise when steering
6 of the 669 complaints about the 2000 Buick Lesabre describe clunking or noise when steering.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Clunking or noise when steering by model year
- 20011
- 20006
- 19991
- 19971
- 19941
What owners say
Steering makes a loud clunking noise that can be felt in the steering wheel while turning the steering wheel during parking. This problem occurs frequently.
Loud knock noise when turning steering wheel in sharp turn in either direction. Dealer reposition cradle bolts with no help. Found later after factory warranty was out the outer tie rod ends needed to be replaced and were of a different design. This part should not wear this quickly and could cause failure of the steering system.
The steering wheel emits a whining noise when turning left or right at low speeds, the dealer replaced the power steering hose but that did not correct the problem. Nlm
Power steering problem - when you turn the steering wheel, there is an unusual noise and you can feel a viberation while parked and while moving. I took this car to the dealer I purched the car from on sept. 14, 2001. Mr. Jay wakefield ,general manager and mr. Tom berry, service manager acknowledged my problem. However, both said the manufacturer was aware of the problem because it has happened to other cars. So far they have not found the solution. They also said I would have to live with the problem until the mfg. Notifies them what to do. I do not feel safe driving the car in this condition. The tires have been an on going problem since I purchased this car. Wakefield buick did put two new tires on several weeks after I purchased. The tires causes the car to viberate when you get up to 60 MPH and up. I mentioned this problem to jay wakefield but he was not symphetic with my tire problem. I will have to put new tires on at my expense. I know several people that has bought buick lesabres and they had the same problem I am having. After purchasing a diffrent brand of tire the problem went away. *ak (tiresize: p215/70r15)
Vehicle makes noise when turning steering wheel. Dealer is aware of this problem. Stated on invoice factory is currently looking for a correction for steering making noise when turning.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Steering
- Release of new outer tie rod ends for service
- Steering column to instrument panel fastener removal
- Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering...
- Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting steering shutter, power steering shutter in parking lot maneuvers
- This bulletin addresses concerns of steering vibration / shudder / moan during parking maneuvers on dry...
Related recalls
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The inner tie rod nuts are loose and can result in separation of a tie rod.
- Risk
- Separation of a tie rod can cause unexpected steering input increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check and adjust the vehicle toe-in and tighten the inner tie rod nuts to the specified torque.
Recall number 99V301000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Buick Lesabre steering noise
Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 2000 Buick Lesabre?
6 of 669 owner complaints about the 2000 Buick Lesabre (1%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Buick Lesabre?
There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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