Buick Lesabre steering noise problems

Filed Sep 1, 2020 · Steering · 198,000 miles · MI

Clunk when turning then loss of control when steering, mechanic found fractured power steering rack.

Filed Jan 12, 2008 · Steering · NY

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.

Filed Jun 3, 2005 · Acceleration, Body · 8,276 miles · FL

2001 buick lesabre experienced the following problems: cruise control would not set, automatic transmission had no reverse ability, water leaking from the coolant pump, ses light illuminated, left rear brake light.***no answer required*** *mr there was a whistling sound coming from around the window area due to a revealing molding piece, the steering felt funny and was noisy when turning, there was also a clunk in the steering, there was excessive play in the right and left tie rod end, the left rear brake light was out, the right rear center bulb was out, the original battery had leaked acid causing a hole in floor under the back seat, the light switch stuck in the on position, and the right front marker light out. The power steering pump was replaced. *sc

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Electrical · 83,981 miles · LA · fire

While attempting to start the vehicle there was a loud popping noise when turning the ignition. Smoke began to come from under the dash.

Filed May 9, 2003 · Steering · 34,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed Apr 22, 2003 · Steering · 32,000 miles · MO

When the consumer made a turn, the steering shaft made a strange noise. *jb ph

Filed Oct 1, 2001 · Steering · NY

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

Filed Sep 15, 2001 · Steering, Suspension · NC

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)

Filed Aug 16, 2001 · Steering · MD

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.

Filed Oct 16, 2000 · Steering · WI

Whenever moving steering wheel a noise came from power steering unit. This was due to leakage of the power steering fluid from the coolant unit which could cause vehicle to become very difficult to steer. Vehicle was taken to dealership and repaired at owner's expense. *ak the welding of cooling unit, connections to the controlling hose to power steering and rusting of the unit caused leaking possible.