2010 Buick Lacrosse Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 9%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,615miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Buick Lacrosse, 9% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,615 miles. 3 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.
“I was driving out a navy federal bank in augusta georgia and when making a left turn, my steering wheel locked and caused me to crash into a light pole and ruined my entire front end of my vehicle. It locked as if the car wasn't there in motion and as if it was a safety procedure for the steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #11288122, filed 2019-12, 129,000 miles“Engine quit causing brakes and steering to become inoperative. This is the 5th time this has happened. I have previously reported this to NHTSA and general motors.I never received a response from GM. I took the vehicle to my dealer and the only thing they did was reprogram the vehicle but apparently it did no good. I think the problem is in the ignition system.”
NHTSA complaint #10663157, filed 2014-12, 49,651 miles“I was getting on the on ramp for the interstate and gradually attempting to gaining speed to but my vehicle would not pick up speed.I pressed the gas pedal to the floor with no pick up. Then all of a sudden my vehicle began to pick up speed. When the vehicle got up to approximately 60 MPH it began to do the same thing again I had the accelerater pedal to the floor. I could here the vehicle idling and after some time had passed it began to pick up speed again. I've had my vehicle for four years and have kept up with the maintenance at the dealer ship. …”
NHTSA complaint #10731209, filed 2015-06, 69,800 miles“I was driving on a two-lane country road. To avoid a dead animal in the road (possibly woodchuck), I swerved hard left at which time the vehicle began to shake violently, so much so I thought it would roll over. The car bounces at every little bump, pulls sharply right when braking, wobbles at the slightest excuse, and is very unstable. There is a kerplunk noise at the smallest road indentation (which may be because an odd tire was put on the car). It is very hard to see vehicles passing on the right because of the large headrests, huge mirror and post between doors. Not a safe car! …”
NHTSA complaint #10521155, filed 2013-06, 55,430 miles“Warning lights on dashboard randomly coming on and off. Including power steering light, check engine light , service stability light. Vehicle when first turns on shakes and vibrates then goes to normal after a few minutes. No low fluids or problems found from certified GM service”
NHTSA complaint #11098986, filed 2018-05, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017868Apr 11, 2025This 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…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 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.
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 2010 Buick Lacrosse
46 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsElectronic stability control
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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