2009 Buick Lacrosse Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Buick Lacrosse, 1% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 1 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.
“Left home for local restaurant about 7:am on may 8. Traveling down hwy 2 lane, must have dropped wheel off pavement and the car went crazy. I do not remember what happened. The accident report says vehicle crossed the road, hit a bank head first and flipped the vehicle. One car accident. Airbags did not deploy. I was taken by ambulance to a hospital, then transported to another state to a trauma center. Multiple injuries. I was in hospital for 12 days and then a nursing rehab for 2 weeks. I did not know there was a recall on my vehicle until this month august 2014. No other cars were involved.”
NHTSA complaint #10628166, filed 2014-08, 84,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 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.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10233331Mar 8, 2023This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low…
- 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.
- 10213700Jun 1, 2022This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 10191163Mar 8, 2021This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 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 2009 Buick Lacrosse
47 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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