2006 Buick Lucerne Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 13%of 330 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,193miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Buick Lucerne, 13% of the 330 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,193 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While I was driving my steering locked up and I was under able to control my vehicle. And veered off the road. I did research online and noticed this is a problem with this model. Has there ever been a recall to correct this issue? This is dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #11082239, filed 2018-03, 133,118 miles“Every Buick I have every had, had power steering issues, including my newest one. I just got a oil change and they topped off everything, yet my power steering sounds horrible when turning.”
NHTSA complaint #11375425, filed 2020-11, 100,000 miles“I replaced my sensor and my thermostat because the dashboard said the car was overheating after replacing it the dashboard continues to say the car is overheating. It's doing it while driving on public street and highways”
NHTSA complaint #10956963, filed 2017-02, 10 miles“My vehicle pulls to the right. It has done this since I purchased the car last summer. Before I bought it the dealership put new tires and aligned the vehicle. It still slightly pulled to the right and has worsened since. I have called the dealer 3 times since to check for recalls or get their opinion about if the alignment should be checked again. I am afraid it is causing uneven wear on my new tires and it is quite irritating.”
NHTSA complaint #10392861, filed 2011-03, 37,000 miles“Rack and pinion had to be replaced. Now we are at 120,000 miles and it is already making the same noise again!! This is ridiculous that this going out again already. I do not understand why there has not been a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10500083, filed 2013-02, 65,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V105000Apr 5, 2006On certain vehicles equipped with a v8 engine,the power steering hose connectors may have been inadequately crimped which could result in a fluid leak.Covers: Buick Lucerne 2006, Cadillac DTS 2006
Related 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…
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Buick Lucerne
101 complaintsBody and structure
59 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
24 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsWheels
18 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsInterior lighting
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Buick Lucerne
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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