general problems of the 2009 Buick Lucerne

Five problems related to steering have been reported for the 2009 Buick Lucerne. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Buick Lucerne based on all problems reported for the 2009 Lucerne.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2017

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.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2017

The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. While driving 5 mph, the power steering malfunctioned. While making a turn, the steering wheel would not move when prompted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2017

The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated, but the issue occurred previously and the service air bag indicator illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes each time. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 107,000.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2013

The contact owns a 2009 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds over water, the power steering intermittently malfunctioned without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000 and current mileage was 27,000.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2013

1/14/13 steering was squealing and popping when turning steering wheel. Dealership replaced steering gear reset toe. Car was under warranty. 8/28/13 steering was squealing and popping when turning steering wheel. Dealership replaced intermediate shaft. Car was under warranty. 7/22/15 steering squealing when turning. A different garage from above will replace steering rack on 7/25/15. I do not understand the reason for having basically the same steering problems with this car. I will have to pay for this latest repair. I feel as if there is a problem with the manufacturing of this product and needs attention.


Other Steering related problems of the 2009 Buick Lucerne

Steering problems
5
Power Steering Pump problems
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