Check a vehicle VIN check Latest recalls Latest complaints Common problems Rankings Compare vehicles Recall roundups All makes Guides Share your experience
Theme

Steering

Buick Lucerne Steering problems by year

83 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Buick Lucerne's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

Steering complaints by model year

YearSteering complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20112000
20109100
20096000
20089110
200714220
200643561

Steering recalls

Latest Lucerne steering complaints

2010 Buick LucerneSteeringElectrical system

Power steering leak. Relay in rear fuse box, under back seat, burning out. Possibilty of back seat cushion rubbing on fuse box jarring PS relay affecting connection. Safety issue if lose control of power steering. Safety compromised if unable to start car once relay burns out. Engine has turned over without key inserted/FOB pressed.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 11546225
2006 Buick LucerneSteeringElectrical systemBrakes

I have 2006 buick lucerne.i paid over 800 dollars get brakes fixed.now they saying messed up again power steering messed up.the front passenger side where tire hits bump makes nise like strut.power steering fluid leaking brake fliud leaking.air bags.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Service brakesNHTSA 11508135
2006 Buick LucerneSteering

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.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11375425
2006 Buick LucerneSteering

While backing the vehicle out of my driveway, it lost all power steering and the fluid gushed from under the car. Now the there is no power steering.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11344034
2007 Buick LucerneSteering

Power steering leaks, steering is jerky, pump makes noise

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11245919
2006 Buick LucerneSteeringBrakes

Steering and brakes fail at low speed turns and when going through puddles of water. Very dangerous. Unable to operate vehicle when raining. Unsafe conditions. Happens continuously. No specific date.

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakesNHTSA 11233212
2010 Buick LucerneSteering

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 buick lucerne. The contact stated when turning the steering wheel an abnormal squeaking sound was heard. The contact stated that the noise was a distraction to the contact's focus when driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was diagnosed as a clock spring failure. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The mileage was 42,000. The vin was not available.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11206824
2008 Buick LucerneSteeringElectrical system

My car shut off will not start with key in the ignition, and when started with the keyless remote it still will not move and car will not come out of park. The whole entire ignition system is locked up. I tried my spare key the car has shut down and it had to be towed home. The car was stationary.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 11195730
2007 Buick LucerneSteeringElectrical systemBrakesCrash

I was driving down the road about 1 mike from my house. The road is a country road and is straight. I wasn't distracted or speeding. It happened so fast but I think I may have hit a slight bump on the right hand shoulder of the road and then the car started fish tailing and then went off the road and was stopped when it hit a dirt driveway. I had no control of the car and the brakes failed to stop the car. The car was totaled with only 36000 miles on it even though I luckily just sideswiped a tree. The car...

Read the full complaint

always seemed hard to steer as if the steering was loose and you really had to pay attention and keep both hands on the steering wheel. The car was my elderly in-laws who bought it brand new in 2007. They both passed away in november 2018 and then I inherited it and had just recently started driving it. The air bags did not deploy.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · Service brakesNHTSA 11181376
2008 Buick LucerneSteeringBrakesEngine & cooling

When making a turn where there is a puddle of water, the engine dies, and I lose control of the power steering for serval seconds, it seems to mostly happen when making a right turn through water. I'm not talking about a lot of water. The dealer maintenance dept. The last time I spoke to them, and for the first time in 8 years, of complaining of this problem, the service manager said it is because the engine is mounted sideways, and when the water hits the fan belts it causes it to slip, which makes it seem like...

Read the full complaint

the engine has died. On 10/20/2018 I have reached out to general motors and got no place, they said that the dealership suggest that I bring it in for them to diagnose the problem, and for which I would have to pay for that, and any repairs that is needed, because it is out of warrantee. This is totally unfair, for I have had this problem for over 8 years, 6 of which were under warrantee. This is so wrong with the dealership and general motors handling of this issue that I felt it should be broth to the attention of your dept. To look into it, and get them to do a recall if it is possible. On your web site under vehicle complaints there are other people who have complained about this very same problem. So I am not the only one, it is the car.

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 11150180
2007 Buick LucerneSteering

While turning right at a slow speed the steering wheel locked up (wouldn't turn) for a second. After that I was able to resume steering through the corner. The engine did not shut off.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11115615
2006 Buick LucerneSteering

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.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11082239
2009 Buick LucerneSteering

I loose my power steering when its is raining and wet outside. I go throough a puddle of water the power steering goes out. It lasts for a few seconds , but tose few seconds could be a matter of life and death, especially when the traffic is heavy.The incident happened when I was pulling into a parking lot when I turned the wheel to park I lost power and almost hit a parked car, I had to wrestle with the steering wheel to turn it and park the car. I was terrified.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 11019618

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

Owners helping owners

Know before you drive.

Every experience you share - good or bad - shows on that vehicle's page and helps the next owner and buyer. Two minutes, anonymous.

Share your experience