NHTSA Complaint #11430092 — 2014 BUICK LACROSSE

The contact owns a 2014 Buick LaCrosse. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering suddenly failed, and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure, the power steering warning message had displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who reprogrammed the power steering module however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer who reprogrammed the power steering module again however, the failure persisted. The contact was then advised that the power steering system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.