NHTSA Complaint #10978501 — 2006 BUICK LACROSSE

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10978501
Vehicle	2006 BUICK LACROSSE
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 14, 2017
Date Filed	April 14, 2017
Mileage	120,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED AND MADE AN ABNORMAL HUMMING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR WAS DEPLETED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO LACK OF PART AVAILABILITY THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000. UPDATED 06/02/17*LJ *CN

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