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Noise in LaCrosse Steering Column
by gerryc
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Aug 01, 2006 (3:50 pm)
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My 2005 LaCrosse, with some 18,000 miles, has developed a sound of rubber on rubber in the steering wheel when making a normal 90 degree turn in either direction. The sound is something like a squeak and is best heard when the radio/CD player is turned off. It is disconcerting for some passengers.
My dealer has done a road test and confirmed the squeak is there but has adopted a wait and see approach as this is the first instance brought to its attention. It checked with GM and determined it is not a reported problem.
Has anyone in this Forum experienced this noise problem? Has anyone who has been able to get the problem resolved?
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Re: Noise in LaCrosse Steering Column [gerryc]
by bluecxs
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Aug 01, 2006 (4:04 pm)
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Replying to: gerryc (Aug 01, 2006 3:50 pm)
I have not had this particular problem.
I have had squeaky door panels, squeaky console to dash joint, squeaky seats, etc.
They fixed the console to dash by filing the mating surface. The fixed the squeaky seats by replacing stripped screws and loose rivets.
They did not fix the interior door panels. They fixed the exterior door panels with lubrication, that runs down the side of the car.
This car has the noisiest interior I have ever experienced.
You have to keep bring it back, or bring to multiple dealers.
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Re: Noise in LaCrosse Steering Column [bluecxs]
by frankk
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Aug 03, 2006 (6:45 am)
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Replying to: bluecxs (Aug 01, 2006 4:04 pm)
>>This car has the noisiest interior I have ever experienced.<< How long have you had it? The reason I ask is because I rented a Lacrosse last March in Las Vegas and drove it to LA and back. It was very quiet (I think it had about 20K on it already). This experience led me to buy one.
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Re: Noise in LaCrosse Steering Column [gerryc]
by bxd
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Aug 09, 2006 (11:50 am)
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Replying to: gerryc (Aug 01, 2006 3:50 pm)
Could it be as simple as the rubber shroud surrounding the bottom of the steering column near the driver's feet? With the car parked and engine running, have someone move the steering wheel back and forth while you listen down by your feet. Could just take a little WD-40 to stop the squeak. If you try this and the sound is past that point, I would do the obvious: check power steering fluid. After that, it's likely a steering rack issue.
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Re: Noise in LaCrosse Steering Column [bxd]
by gerryc
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Aug 09, 2006 (1:16 pm)
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Replying to: bxd (Aug 09, 2006 11:50 am)
Thanks BXD for your suggestions. Will the WD-40 have any adverse effects on the rubber shroud (erode, shrink, harden, etc)?
gerryc
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Re: Noise in LaCrosse Steering Column [gerryc]
by bxd
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Aug 10, 2006 (5:19 am)
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Replying to: gerryc (Aug 09, 2006 1:16 pm)
No. And even if it did, this is not a part that is visible to anyone riding/driving the vehicle. It kind of protects the column by the area where the column exits the passenger cabin. If you hear it in this area, you may have to remove a plastic panel to be able to put a light coat of spray in there.
Get a friend to help and give it a listen. 
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Re: Noise in LaCrosse Steering Column [bxd]
by sscott3
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Aug 17, 2006 (4:37 pm)
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Replying to: bxd (Aug 09, 2006 11:50 am)
I'm not sure I would use WD-40. Typiclaly rubber and petroleum don't get along. Silicone spray might be better. If it's rubber it probably isn't natural rubber anyway so you might get away with it. Most synthetic rubber or TPEs would tolerate WD-40.
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Re: Noise in LaCrosse Steering Column [sscott3]
by bxd
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Aug 18, 2006 (7:39 am)
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Replying to: sscott3 (Aug 17, 2006 4:37 pm)
Silicon is fine too. My point was to use a light lubricating spray. I don't think it's real rubber, it's too plasticky and stiff to be that in my opinion.
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Re: Noise in LaCrosse Steering Column [gerryc]
by gntlmnnmi
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Jun 02, 2007 (4:37 am)
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Replying to: gerryc (Aug 01, 2006 3:50 pm)
My 2007 CXS exhibited similar symptoms that evolved into a fluid leak which in a matter of minutes emptied the resevoir. The dealer repaired the fitting but now the energy required to turn the wheel has increased significantly...the dealer says "We can't feel any problem". I was told the 2006 had similar problems that was covered in a service announcement that allowed dealers to install a new gear. Your 2005 may have a similar service announcement...they haven't authorized the upgrade for the 2007s.
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Re: Noise in LaCrosse Steering Column [gerryc]
by ddhuynh
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Jun 19, 2007 (9:10 am)
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Replying to: gerryc (Aug 01, 2006 3:50 pm)
Hi,
I have a LaCrosse 2006 CXS with some 13000 miles and its has almost indentical to your problems. I brought it to 3 differnce dealer, but they could not get it fixed. What would we do next? Should I write a letter to GMC or buick?
Thanks.
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