general problems of the 2014 Buick Lacrosse

The contact owns 2014 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while his wife was driving on the highway at 25 mph, the “service power steering” message was displayed, and shortly afterwards the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that his wife proceeded to make her way onto the side of the highway and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that steering rack had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 79,535.

Steering became stiff while driving and locked up once the car was parked. Could have locked while I was on the road. There was a message "power steering issue - contact service" or similar that appeared after the steering became stiff and before it locked up. The car is currently parked and waiting to be towed to a dealership for repair. 2014 Buick Lacrosse with 67,000 +/- miles and my last Buick purchase.

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering suddenly failed, and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure the power steering warning message had displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who reprogrammed the power steering module however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer who reprogrammed the power steering module again however, the failure persisted. The contact was then advised that the power steering system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Our steering went out on interstate 65 while traveling about 70 miles per hour. We were near an exit and I was able to pump my brakes and get off without causing an accident that could have caused a multiple pile-up, injuries and potential deaths. The problem was diagnosed and repaired by a gm dealership. The car was towed directly for repair—no manufacturer (other than gm repair), police or insurance representative was involved. A message saying “power steering assist needs service” appeared on the dash 5 to 8 seconds before the steering went out.

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving 70-75 mph the steering wheel became inoperable however, was able to exit the highway. The power steering assist service message was displayed the vehicle was towed to the local dealer where diagnosed the power steering housing and power steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The failure mileage was 49,660. The contact mentioned she was concerned about driving the vehicle.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Buick Lacrosse. While the contact's wife was backing out of the driveway, the steering seized, and the abs and service steering warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000. The VIN was unknown.

My wife was driving our 2014 Buick Lacrosse on the interstate at ~65 mph when the electrical power steering suddenly quit working- almost causing her to crash. A service power steering and service stabilitrak message is now displayed in the information center. A abs and traction control light is also now on.

Bought car new. Original goodyear eagle ls2 tires with 5 belted radial including 2 steel belts. 3000 miles on car. Proper inflation. Speed 40 mph state road divided highway night, not turning. Heard rumbling high pitch sounds which I first thought was transmission, but was anti skid/abs computer assisted braking. Car pulled sharply right, instrument panel showed right tire -0- psi. Complete tire failure sidewall & smoking. Tire material was totally disintegrated. Towed by aaa. Gm dealership is assessing damage. Marked p235/50r18 97h 0216640.