2008 Buick Lacrosse Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 6%of 250 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,851miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse, 6% of the 250 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,851 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle start making a funny noise and it kept getting louder and louder, then all of a sudden it cuts off. I was able to restart the vehicle after I sat for a while but it is still making a funny noise. I have been told by a mechanic today that it is the power steering. That will have to be fixed. I am sure that it will cost a lot of money.”
NHTSA complaint #10663660, filed 2014-12, 94,000 miles“I was traveling at 35 MPH when the vehicle just stopped running. I had all I could do to get the vehicle stopped and off the road because neither the brakes or power steering would work.”
NHTSA complaint #10641598, filed 2014-10, 93,677 miles“I believe there is a leak in the power steering system in my Buick Lacrosse 2008. I have read postings on the internet of other Buick Lacrosse owners from multiple model years reporting the same issue. There appears to be some type of failure in the equipment. Many owners reported having expensive repairs done, only to experience he problem again. I am concerned with failure of the power steering system. I have inquired from Buick if there have been problems or internal service notices about a power steering issue and have been told there is not. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592950, filed 2014-05, 48,000 miles“While driving north on alternate 69 highway at 65 MPH at 5:00 p.m., my vehicle abruptly loss power even though I tried to accelerate. The engine shut off suddenly and without warning. Vehicle slowed to a complete stop. I was driving in the middle lane and was unable to get in the shoulder lane because I had no pickup (unable to give gas to accelerate) so my husband and I were caught in five 5:00 traffic with cars whipping around us on both sides and many exceeding 65 MPH. I put on my emergency lights and immediately called on-star. I was unable to restart the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10616120, filed 2014-07, 72,851 miles“I turned right onto a very steeply graded rural road. The road has 3 service ramps to a major highway, rt 28n. It also has 1 road that allows a r/l access to burton and a cross traffic access to 28n. I had just started the descent down burton when I noticed the car began to accelerate. I applied the brake twice to reduce speed; it was non-responsive. The car continue to speed down the hill for approximately 3/4 mile. The car began to slow down about 1/2 mile beyond the access road to 28 n. When I tried to pull over to a gravel/weed shoulder I found that the power steering was also out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10542083, filed 2013-09, 53,718 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…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
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 2008 Buick Lacrosse
84 complaintsAir bags
77 complaintsExterior lighting
61 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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