Buick Lacrosse Steering Problems
Owners have filed 228 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Buick Lacrosse across 13 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (51). The words owners use most often: “steering column” (13% of reports).
- 228steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 18mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering column: mentioned in 29 of 228 complaints (13%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 18 of 228 complaints (8%)
- Service power: mentioned in 12 of 228 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 173 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 228 complaints, 18 mention a crash, 9 an injury.
Buick Lacrosse steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lacrosse | 1 | 3% | 123,000 |
| 2016 Lacrosse | 12 | 25% | 25,549 |
| 2015 Lacrosse | 12 | 27% | 69,100 |
| 2014 Lacrosse | 12 | 19% | 58,531 |
| 2013 Lacrosse | 24 | 19% | 64,941 |
| 2012 Lacrosse | 24 | 12% | 50,500 |
| 2011 Lacrosse | 12 | 7% | 45,087 |
| 2010 Lacrosse | 17 | 9% | 62,615 |
| 2009 Lacrosse | 1 | 1% | 84,000 |
| 2008 Lacrosse | 14 | 6% | 72,851 |
| 2007 Lacrosse | 22 | 9% | 60,000 |
| 2006 Lacrosse | 26 | 9% | 67,500 |
| 2005 Lacrosse | 51 | 16% | 35,322 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:electric power assist system
Model years: 2017
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2017 Buick LaCrosse vehicles. The electrical connectors for the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system may not be properly sealed. As a result, water may enter and corrode the connectors possibly resulting in a loss of power steering.
Risk: A loss of power steering may result in increased manual steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect correct the seal seating and secure the EPS connector seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is 17085.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Two warming lights come on when I turn the steering wheel - the ABS and the stability control light. When I turn the steering wheel both of these lights turn on. I viewed a video about this problem and the suggestion was made that the problem could be a safety issue and that it might be corrected…
My vehicles started experiencing a Service Power Steering Code and Service Stabilitrak warning after I Replaced my Sway Bar Bushings and Sway Bar Links and Started Giving Me A Code On My Scan Tool Of CO55C:00, and Lost Of Communication With Electronic Brake Module(UO121:00) Code. I Also Have A…
While driving down the road goin around 45 mph all of a sudden my steering wheel got so stiff I could hardly steer the car off the road and out of traffic. I didn't hit anything, my power steering just stopped. I put the car into park and turned off the ignition after a few minutes I started it…
during a regular drive the check stabiltrack system message popped up on the dash in the middle circle and then the little car with the squiggly lines behind it popped up and the check engine light came on and started blinking. Immediately I noticed lack of steering control, the car's speed was…
When going around town or on the highway the steering wheel will start shaking badly and when going to break even after the breaks have been changed the parking break will not stay on and the steering wheel will start shaking horribly to the point where your might crash your car I have had the car…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Buick Lacrosses have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 228 owner complaints about steering for the Buick Lacrosse. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Buick Lacrosse steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Buick Lacrosse?
The most frequent phrase is “steering column”, in 29 of 228 complaints, followed by “rack pinion” (18).
Other Buick Lacrosse problems
- Electrical System problems (590)
- Exterior Lighting problems (493)
- Air Bags problems (253)
- Engine problems (215)
- Suspension problems (143)
- Power Train problems (140)
- Service Brakes problems (107)
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