2001 Buick Regal steering problems

Filed Dec 13, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 235,000 miles · NC

I was driving doing almost 50 when it shut off with no warning the steering wheel locked up the brakes were not working. The first time this happened I just let the car coast to a stop, the second time was exactly the same except I put the car in neutral while I still had a good bit of speed and crunk it back up. The car always crank right back up with no problem and drives fine. I've change my fuses and certain lights (low tire, low coolant, check engine)on the dashboard won't go off and I just recently had my car inspected in which it passed

Filed Apr 6, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 71,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 buick regal. While driving 35 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. On several occasions, when the vehicle was placed in the park position, it was difficult to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2016 · Steering · PA

"takata recall" very hard to steer and steering wheels locks up feels like the vehicle will not move when you need it. I am scared that as I am turning the steering wheel will lock also has a bad leak and the belt feels like it will pop. My vehicle was in motion driving down the street and at another time I was trying to park.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 136,000 miles · ME

Well driving I was going along at 40 MPH and the car just up and died all the dash lights started to flashing steering becomes hard and the braking is like standing on a brick I do believe the ignition switch may be the problem it is the same switch that is in the chevrolet impala that had been recalled I used to work for a garage and install them often I do hope you look in to this with care second thing is the steering rack is really bad and when I took it in to them at the dealer they tried to tell me it was from use I don't believe it I have a ase certified person do all the work to it and the brakes are brand new so you tell me there is a mad defect on the car it should have been recalled some time ago and I don't know as to why this is still not on the list of recalls but it needs to be same for the 2000 01 02 03 buicks thank you for your time hope this get taken care of.

Filed Jul 1, 2012 · Body, Steering · 50,000 miles · TX

During routine maintenance discovered that the front rhs steering spindle to tie-rod attachment lug had cracked through one side of the lug. Spindle is fabricated from cast aluminum. Fatigue crack initiation from inclusion or potential casting defect was apparent before failure. Part number and photographs of the cracked surface are available.

Filed Nov 26, 2007 · Steering · 44,000 miles · NC

Steering shaft in my 2001 buick has failed 3 times.

Filed Apr 3, 2006 · Steering · OH

Experienced a clunking noise when make turns at slow speed. Symptoms included looseness in the steering wheel and a popping in the brake pedal during turns at low speeds. This was fixed under warranty at about 25,000 miles (re-lubricating in the intermediate steering shaft), but the problem has resurfaced at 50,000 miles.

Filed Jan 27, 2006 · Brakes, Steering · CA

Ltr fm (ca) re defective 2001 - 2003 buick regal ls & gs steering shaft, requests a defect investigation. *ts the dealer informed the consumer it would cost 287.00 dollars to fix the problem. The consumer also had the brakes repaired on the vehicle.

Filed May 2, 2005 · Steering · 57,400 miles · WA

There was a clunking noise when the steering wheel was turned in any direction. It could be felt in the steering wheel and the brake pedal. It got progressively worse over time. I took it to the dealership and they said it had a faulty rack. It was replaced under the warranty and the noise is gone.

Filed Dec 20, 2004 · Steering · 67,000 miles · AL

While driving consumer heard a clanking noise. When trying to turn to the left vehicle continued to go straight. Consumer contacted the dealer, who thought it was the shaft, but was not completely certain. Also, dealership was guessing as to why this defect may occur. When consumer contacted the manufacturer he indicated that vehicle had too many miles and was out of warranty. They will not make any repairs.