2005 Buick Lacrosse Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 16%of 315 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,322miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse, 16% of the 315 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,322 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the car down the road it will randomly shut off. Giving no indication other then dimming lights. Neither the dealership or the garage I went to can explain it. The power steering doesnt work and has almost caused me to crash on the highway and town roads.”
NHTSA complaint #11206927, filed 2019-05, 150,733 miles“Broken stabilizer bar, sway bar links and bushings were replaced.several days later there was leakage under the drivers side of car. After checking fluids all seemed in order. But leakage continued until I assume fluid was low or out. Now I notice a steering wheel squeal whenever I turn the steering wheel, regardless of low or high speed. I understand power steering is still a problem. When will there be a recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10626751, filed 2014-08, 80,810 miles“I have a 2005 Buick Lacrosse cxl with only 20,000 miles on it. I've had to have the steering column relubricated twice in 2 yrs. It rattles, or starts to rattle after only 6,000 miles from the last service. This is obviously a factory defect, and I would like a permanent fix to this problem. No wonder honda outsells Buick in america. For shame!!”
NHTSA complaint #10249099, filed 2008-11, 14,000 miles“I have had to replace the power steering pump, and steering intermediate shaft, both tie rod ends. This is all steering related issues on a Buick Lacrosse 2005 that had only 26,333 miles. I feel that this auto should not have had these problems at this mileage. I sent a copy of complaint to GM they will do nothing about any of these problems until there would be a recall. This is a safety issue. Updated 10/06/11.”
NHTSA complaint #10386010, filed 2011-03, 26,000 miles“I have 53000 miles on this car and it's been clunking every time I turn the steering wheel left or right. I'm told this is a problem with the intermediate shaft. I'll be getting it repaired as soon as possible. Shame on GM. That said, I'll guess im going with toyota or honda!!”
NHTSA complaint #10365856, filed 2010-11, 53,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 12 | 25% |
| 2015 | 12 | 27% |
| 2014 | 12 | 19% |
| 2013 | 24 | 18% |
| 2012 | 24 | 12% |
| 2011 | 12 | 7% |
| 2010 | 17 | 9% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 6% |
| 2007 | 22 | 9% |
| 2006 | 26 | 9% |
| 2005 | 51 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse
82 complaintsElectrical system
80 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Buick Lacrosse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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