Suspension
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
What Owners Say
"significant noise related to bubbles produced in power steering fluid"
Ronald W., CO (2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 3.6-L V6)"Dealership informed me that the plug where fluid is added was missing/cracked"
Anonymous, CO (2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 3.6-L V6)"Leaking Rusted resonator replaced"
Richard E., OH (2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL Unsure)"Leak in the power steering port. Had the rack and pinion worked on. Sway bar was broken. Tech said it was common to buick/GM"
Anonymous, CO (2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 3.6-L V6)"Broken sway bar assembly"
Anonymous, IL (2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS 3.6-L V6)"rack and pinion replaced 3 times"
William M., NY (2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 3.8-L V6)"power steering unit would turn wheels to the right, but not left. cost over $1400 to change the unit"
Anonymous, ON (2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 3.8-L V6)"Outside driver door handle broke off Lower control arm bushings & outer tie rod ends worn out"
Anonymous, KS (2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 3.8-L V6)"Clunking when turning the car left or right"
Dion J., CA (2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 3.8-L V6)"Problem found during annual vehicle inspection prior to annual registration"
Anonymous, MO (2005 Buick LaCrosse CXS Unsure)"Tie rod on driver side was close to catastrophic failure according to my mechanic"
Stephanie H., CA (2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 3.8-L V6)"This is an ongoing issue with '05 LaCrosse. I have had both tie rods replaced and more than once over the cars life. Struts were recently changed due to age"
Anonymous, IN (2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 3.8-L V6)"pot holes and poor road conditions contribute to alignment issues"
Ronald W., CO (2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 3.6-L V6)"FRONT SWAY BAR BROKE OFF AT LEFT SIDE"
Dennis J., WI (2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 3.8-L V6)"frt. tires wear on outside tread"
William M., NY (2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 3.8-L V6)"LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED AT 76000 MILES. ANOTHER IS NOW NOISY"
Dennis J., WI (2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 3.8-L V6)"Noisy front wheel hub on the driver's side. Replaced both the left and right side"
Jerry W., ON (2005 Buick LaCrosse CXL 3.8-L V6)
"Not actually sure if the bushings were the problem, but the sway bars were broken and damaged. Didn't expect that at 78,000 miles"
Anonymous, MA (2005 Buick LaCrosse CX Unsure)