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2010+ Buick Lacrosse Body, Chassis and Exterior

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#11 of 68 2010 Buick Lacrosse - noise in steering by dwight9

Oct 20, 2010 (5:26 pm)

I had written a note earlier asking if anyone else had noticed a noise in the steering of their 2010 Buick Lacrosse CXS. Several people had replied that they had this problem and like me, their Dealers had advised them that Buick was aware of this problem and engineering was working on a solution. Today I rec'd a call from my Dealer advising that Buick had notified them that they have found the problem and was releasing the part (steering rack). Dealer had ordered the part, which is coming from Detroit and as soon as it comes in they will contact me to have it installed. I will advise if this solves my problem.

#12 of 68 Re: 2010 Buick Lacrosse - noise in steering [dwight9] by e_net_rider

Oct 21, 2010 (4:21 am)

Replying to: dwight9 (Oct 20, 2010 5:26 pm)
That could certainly be a cause, some racks being defective. I hope it is your solution.

#13 of 68 Re: 2010 Buick Lacrosse - noise in steering [dwight9] by djaa

Oct 21, 2010 (3:00 pm)

Replying to: dwight9 (Oct 20, 2010 5:26 pm)
What type of noise are you hearing? My 2011 CXS has a moaning sound in the steering when turning out of a parking spot or driveway every now and then. I did see in the GM tech service bulletins that there is a problem but at that time a fix had not been found. Is it the intire rack assy. or just a part. I haven't complained about the noise as of yet. They are still waiting to here from the engineers about the vibration problem that I have at highway speeds.

#14 of 68 Re: 2010 Buick Lacrosse - noise in steering [djaa] by dwight9

Oct 22, 2010 (6:24 am)

Replying to: djaa (Oct 21, 2010 3:00 pm)
It sounds like a "moan". The part that the Dealer is installing is the complete steering gear assembly. The Dealer is installing this part next Wednesday, 10/27, I'll advise whether this solves my problem or not.

#15 of 68 Load leveling by e_net_rider

Oct 24, 2010 (3:37 am)

Well, I found another thing missing that is usually on luxury vehicles, at least the ones I'm familiar with. I had five people in vehicle yesterday, trunk empty, tank near empty, and I could tell the rear was definitely lower. Any vehicle that I know of with load leveling would definitely have raised the rear. I no longer consider this vehicle a luxury sedan. Too many features missing that you'd find on a luxury vehicle.

#16 of 68 Re: Load leveling [e_net_rider] by imidazol97

Oct 24, 2010 (6:03 am)

Replying to: e_net_rider (Oct 24, 2010 3:37 am)
When did you check the height?

#17 of 68 Acoustic Glass by e_net_rider

Oct 24, 2010 (6:26 am)

Is laminated glass the same as acoustic glass? On the Malibu the front side windows were labeled acoustic. On this car they are labeled laminated, and the windshield is labeled Acoustic, HUD.
Answering my own question, glass could be laminated without meeting acoustic properties level. Safety glass is laminated glass.

#18 of 68 Re: Load leveling [imidazol97] by e_net_rider

Oct 24, 2010 (6:10 am)

Replying to: imidazol97 (Oct 24, 2010 6:03 am)
I did not measure but was in flat land. Vehicle feels level with just me or me and wife, but with the stated load I could definitely feel that the rear was down. I suspect it will be much worse if tank is full and trunk loaded.

#19 of 68 squeaking by alice23

Oct 24, 2010 (9:38 pm)

Have had to take the Lacrosse back for several fixes including whining in steering the dealer has been really good about getting fixing these things. But I have sqeaking on the passanger side rear of the car that is obvious during driving and annoying, When I took it back to the dealer they are saying it is an normal body noises. Is anyone else experiencing the same thing. I can't imagine this type of noise being normal for a brand new car. Help looking for some info

#20 of 68 squeaking by alice23

Oct 24, 2010 (9:40 pm)

Have had to take the Lacrosse back for several fixes including whining in steering the dealer has been really good about fixing these things. But I have sqeaking on the passanger side rear of the car that is obvious during driving and annoying, When I took it back to the dealer they are saying it is an normal body noises. Is anyone else experiencing the same thing. I can't imagine this type of noise being normal for a brand new car. Help looking for some info

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