2005 Buick Lacrosse Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

48Steering complaints

15.3%Of all 314 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

EXTERIOR LIGHTING74 · 23.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM69 · 22%

STEERING48 · 15.3%

AIR BAGS27 · 8.6%

SERVICE BRAKES13 · 4.1%

Share of the 314 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Buick Lacrosse overview page.

What owners report

“MY 2005 LACROSSE HAS 25,000 MILES AND I AM ABOUT TO TAKE IT IN FOR THE THIRD TIME FOR THE STEERING COLUMN GRINDING PROBLEM. GM…”NHTSA complaint 10367947 — filed 11/27/2010

“I HAVE 53000 MILES ON THIS CAR AND IT'S BEEN CLUNKING EVERY TIME I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. I'M TOLD THIS IS…”NHTSA complaint 10365856 — filed 11/15/2010

“I HAVE A NOISY STEERING COLUMN, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THIS IS WHAT I WAS TOLD: LUBE LOWER STEERING SHAFT RUBBER SEAL, SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT…”NHTSA complaint 10351136 — filed 08/22/2010

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Buick Lacrosse have steering problems?

Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Buick Lacrosse: 48 of 314 complaints on file (15.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Buick Lacrosse have in total?

314 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.