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#18 of 24 Re: Long Time Issue [rhinnc] by jcintenn Sep 11, 2008 (10:48 am)
Replying to: rhinnc (Sep 11, 2008 3:52 am) My Lacrosse is a 2006 also and had no problems til 40,000. (Well almost)   Take some tylenol with you if you ever have to get the Lacrosse keychain remote replaced   $183.00 for the one with Remote Start..That includes programming. Replies to this message: luvsbeach (Nov 17, 2009 11:05 am)
#19 of 24 Re: Long Time Issue [rhinnc] by xqzme Dec 05, 2008 (6:12 am)
Replying to: rhinnc (Sep 11, 2008 3:52 am) I had the problem on my 06 LaCrosse with 14k miles. GM bulletin #01-02-32-0010 covers this issue.
#20 of 24 2006 Buick LaCrosse Stearing shaft-intermediate by Buick_guy Feb 15, 2009 (10:00 am)
Some additional information for anyone still dealing with the clunking noise while turning, especially while pulling away from corner. The dealer replaced the intermediate shaft about 1.5 years ago saying there was a recall or many problems relating to this. Now at 40K miles, the problem is returning. Yes, the GM fix of using a so-called permanently lubricated shaft may not be 100% effective. I contacted the dealer informing them or a recurring problem and was told to bring it in. Has anyone had the shaft replaced some time ago without problems?
#21 of 24 Steering noise by freddy515 Jun 16, 2009 (9:29 am)
Sounds like I need a new I shaft on my 2005 Buick LaCrosse with 21,000 miles on it. This condition started almost immediately after I bought the car new. I was told eventually it would go away but it has got worse. My dealer recently told me this is just an annoyance and is not dangerous and if they replaved it the fix may not work anyway. I called GM and they said since the car just went out of warranty I would have to pay for the new I Shaft if I choose to get it. They would not comment on whether this condition was dangerous or not. This doesn't sound right or fair to me--I mentioned the bulletin that was out on all LaCrosses made prior to 2006 and they said they would get back to me.   Does any of this make sense to anyone? Replies to this message: kairns (Nov 15, 2009 3:36 pm) cooterbfd (Nov 16, 2009 4:10 pm)
#22 of 24 Re: Steering noise [freddy515] by kairns Nov 15, 2009 (3:36 pm)
Replying to: freddy515 (Jun 16, 2009 9:29 am) I've had the problem twice with my 2005 Lacrosse. First time was in January 2007 where the dealer re-greased the shaft joint. This was under warranty. Second time was this past winter (2008). This time I went to an independant mechanic (someone I use on a regular basis) and they took the shaft out and re-greased it again. It appears when the the dealer did it the first time, they didn`t use some sort of a cork plug to keep the grease inside the shaft. My mechanic purchased an after market kit for the Lacrosse which included the cork ends and white grease. Since the last repair, so far so good. The total cost second time was $45.00 including labor and repair kit.
#23 of 24 Re: Steering noise [freddy515] by cooterbfd Nov 16, 2009 (4:10 pm)
Replying to: freddy515 (Jun 16, 2009 9:29 am) ".....This condition started almost immediately after I bought the car new. I was told eventually it would go away but it has got worse. My dealer recently told me this is just an annoyance and is not dangerous and if they replaved it the fix may not work anyway. I called GM and they said since the car just went out of warranty I would have to pay for the new I Shaft if I choose to get it."   If you complained about the problem (please tell me you have it documented) when the car was new, and nothing was done, then it is still under warranty for that particular problem. Tell GM you have a copy of the repair from the dealer, (Presumably it would be dated 2005 or 2006, when you first reported it) and you want to fax it to them. Or, take the work order to a different dealer and explain your situation to them. I hope this helps.
#24 of 24 Re: Long Time Issue [jcintenn] by luvsbeach Nov 17, 2009 (11:05 am)
Replying to: jcintenn (Sep 11, 2008 10:48 am) Re remote - try keylessride.com. I got a new remote (and programmed it within 5 minutes) for my son's Chevy Blazer - $25. Refurbished ones are available for less. I have not looked at the site for a new remote with remote start, but they have to be cheaper than a dealer.

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