2006 Buick Lucerne: grinding or squealing brakes

5 of the 330 complaints about the 2006 Buick Lucerne describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 56,209
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2011
1
2010
2
2009
1
2008
1
2007
2
2006
5

What owners say

Filed Dec 8, 2016 · Steering · 30,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. While operating the vehicle, a grinding noise was heard from the steering column. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2015 · Steering · 126,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. While driving at approximately 20 MPH, an abnormal grinding sound was heard. The contact discovered that the power steering fluid was empty. The contact refilled the fluid for the power steering but the failure recurred. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering hose was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v105000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Filed Oct 9, 2014 · Steering · 55,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, a squeaking sound emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the power steering hose exhibited a hole. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2011 · Steering · 56,209 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, she heard a grinding noise coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed that power steering fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. An authorized dealer was then notified, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v105000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections). The failure mileage was 56,209. Updated 07/29/11*lj the power steering hose was crimped. Updated 08/01/11

Filed May 18, 2011 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · MD

Vehicle driver complained of squeaking sound from left front of vehicle. Inspected vehicle and discovered left front strut assembly had collapsed. The strut housing failed at the coil spring support allowing the strut housing to contact the tire wearing the tread on the tire below minimum safety specifications. Vehicle is equipped with magnetic ride suspension. Strut assembly had to be replaced.