Power Steering Pump Problems of Buick Lesabre

2001 Buick Lesabre. Consumer writes in regards to defective tires. According to the invoice, the power steering pump and alternator drive belt were replaced.

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The contact owns a 1999 Buick Lesabre. The contact heard a loud popping noise when the vehicle was shifted into reverse. The engine then shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the power steering pump bolts separated and fell into the engine. The dealer only replaced the bolts. The current and failure mileages were 50,700. *updated 12/12/2007 the consumer stated if the bolts could not be removed from engine block then the repairs would cost $749. 00. Updated 12/12/07.

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: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the ignition was turned on and the contact heard a loud thud. The hood was lifted and the contact noticed the serpentine belt was off. A passerby determined the bolts that hold the power steering pump had sheered off, causing the power steering pump to fall out of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence; it has not been seen by a mechanic. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 4/19/2006 -.

The consumer's wife was driving on the street and the rear ball joints broke in half. The vehicle was placed on a roll back and taken to the dealer. This happened on September 6, 2005. The dealer replaced the ball joint on the rear left back. There was no fore-warning and no noise before this happened. Also the power steering bolts broke on two separate occasions, causing the power steering to drop off the engine block and fall down onto the frame making it almost impossible to steer the vehicle. (11/10/05) the power steering bolts broke on two occasions allowing the pump to fall down on the frame. The shaft of the ball joint snapped allowing the left rear wheel to shift rearward. The lower control arm dropped down allowing the free end to lock the wheel.

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Power steering pump fell off the mount. One of three bolts was backed off and the other two bolts were severed.

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Vehicle's right fender inside fiber splash protector shield had been cut away. Also there was a problem with the steering, the power steering pump and steering assembly had to be replaced.

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Broken bolt caused power steering and belt failures. Yh.

While driving steering pump disengaged from engine, causing loss of vehicle control. Please give any further details.

Wind and road noise so loud it is hard to hear passengers or radio. Dealer has tried to fix 6 times. Says Buick is aware of the problem.