2013 Buick Lacrosse Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 18%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,941miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Buick Lacrosse, 18% of the 130 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,941 miles. 1 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 at 75mph, there was a sudden loss of power steering. I barely managed to get off the highway. The next day I started the vehicle and the steering returned. The steering has been intermittently going out since I parked it at home. I start the car frequently to keep the battery charged and each time the steering may or may not work.”
NHTSA complaint #11350153, filed 2020-08, 121,000 miles“My car cuts off and gives warning of battery charging system failure when I slow to stop at red lights or turn in my driveway.. I've changed the belt and it's still doing it. I bought this car in 2017 and I am concerned that maybe the recall wasnt changed for eassist components. I have a 2 year old. I cant stearns my car because it's too hard when engine kills. It its very dangerous and something major is wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #11350734, filed 2020-08, 100,000 miles“65 year old wife driving 70mph on i75 in michigan when the power steering stopped working. Service power steering message came on . I had to help her steer car to a stop. I did not know it had electric power steering. It was 9pm at night. Looked for low fluid level. Decided to drive home. When car was re started the power steering worked. Wife does not trust car now.”
NHTSA complaint #10854981, filed 2016-04, 48,000 miles“On 8-6-2020, (about 11 am) while driving (about 70mph) north on i43 in eastern wisconsin, at a point north of sheboygan, the message 'service power steering' appeared on the dash. When I started to drive off to a rest stop, I realized the steering was very stiff and required extra effort to guide the car, the 'electric power steering' (eps) had completely failed. How could this happen when the car was only 7 years old with 64941 miles, less than 10k mi/yr!!! I carefully drove the car to bergstrom Buick gmc in green bay wis. …”
NHTSA complaint #11350973, filed 2020-08, 64,941 miles“Near the florida-georgia on north interstate 75 I stopped at a rest area.when I started the auto again,I found it difficult to back out of the parking lane and to straighten the cars wheels to exit the area.I realized then I lost power steering.slowly and on the right lane I drove the auto to valdosta,ga .I stopped at a motel and called the local Buick dealer.the next day (april 2) I was able to bring the auto to the local Buick dealer.fortunately,the dealer was just a few miles from my motel. I stayed overnight at a local motel.the dealer arranged for me to rent a auto. …”
NHTSA complaint #10585421, filed 2014-04, 13,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 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…
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This 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…
- 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.
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 2013 Buick Lacrosse
55 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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