Power Steering Fluid problems of the 2006 Buick Lucerne

Six problems related to power steering fluid have been reported for the 2006 Buick Lucerne. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Buick Lucerne based on all problems reported for the 2006 Lucerne.

1 Power Steering Fluid problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lucerne. While driving various speeds, greater efforts were needed to steer the vehicle and an abnormal noise emitted from the vehicle without warning. The contact observed power steering fluid leaking onto the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering pressure hose failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,998. The VIN was unavailable.

2 Power Steering Fluid problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2015

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lucerne. While driving at approximately 20 mph, an abnormal grinding sound was heard. The contact discovered that the power steering fluid was empty. The contact refilled the fluid for the power steering but the failure recurred. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering hose was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 06v105000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

3 Power Steering Fluid problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2015

When backing out of the driveway or when making turns a winding noise would occur. Checked the power steering fluid and noted it was low. Added power steering fluid and the winding noise went away. A week later the was difficult to steer and hard to make turns. More power steering fluid was added and upon further investigation it was noted a power steering fluid leak at the hose connector near the clamp and when the steering wheel was turned the fluid would leak out. I recently, gave this car to my son and I would be devastated if anything were to happen to him. He stated that the car started making this loud winding noise and it was hard for him to steer the car. I was made aware of the power steering recall for this make, year and model and had not received a recall. My concern is, is my VIN# included in this recall? and if so what should we do?.

4 Power Steering Fluid problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated while driving various speeds he heard a winding noise and upon further investigation noticed a leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the power steering hose connectors had been inadequately crimped which resulted in a fluid leak. The contact was informed of a recall for NHTSA campaign number: 06v105000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but stated the VIN was not part of the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 51,193. Rvk.

5 Power Steering Fluid problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance when they detected that the power steering hose was cracked and caused the power steering fluid to leak. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number was 06v105000 (steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections) but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The failure mileage was unavailable.

6 Power Steering Fluid problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2009

A puddle appeared in the driveway where the 2006 Buick Lucerne is parked. The puddle looked like power steering fluid and after getting under the car, a power steering leak was detected. I searched on the NHTSA website and found that there was a recall on the 2006 Buick Lucerne with a v8 engine which said that the power steering hose connectors were improperly installed which would cause a leak. I called Buick about this and they said that my car was not part of this recall even though it meets the year, make, and model requirements and has the exact same problem the recall is for.




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