2005 BUICK LACROSSE Steeringcolumn Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steeringcolumn Issues in the 2005 BUICK LACROSSE

2 steeringcolumn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 BUICK LACROSSE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Steeringcolumn Complaints

#10219063 | February 25, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20-30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE SPEED WOULD INCREASE AFTER DRIVING 3-4 MILES. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AFTER BEING PARKED FOR HOURS, IT IDLED ROUGHLY AND THE "TRACTION CONTROL" AND "ENGINE POWER REDUCED" WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE PCM, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,800. UPDATED 3/19/08 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE RUNS ROUGH AND WOULD NOT GO OVER 40MPH. THE DEALER PERFORMED BRAKE PEDAL RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. UPDATED 03/19/08 *TR

#10213286 | December 31, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN WOBBLING EXCESSIVELY AND THE STEERING COLUMN WAS DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. THE DEALER ROTATED THE TIRES AND ADJUSTED THE ALIGNMENT. THREE WEEKS AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE, THE FAILURES RECURRED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,470. UPDATED 01/24/08 *BF UPDATED 01/24/08 *TR

Other 2005 BUICK LACROSSE Problem Areas

Exterior Lighting 73 complaints Electrical System 68 complaints Steering 48 complaints Air Bags 27 complaints Service Brakes 13 complaints Power Train 12 complaints Suspension 11 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 8 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 7 complaints Structure 7 complaints Unknown Or Other 7 complaints Engine 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 5 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 4 complaints Interior Lighting 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibilitywiper 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint

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