Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| PIC-5651 | 03/01/2012 | 10043936 | Buick/chevrolet: intermittent service power steering message with dtc u0131. *kb | 05/02/2012 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| PIC5598D | 04/01/2012 | 10044235 | Gm: guidelines for nj1 power steering powerpack (module) replacement and parts restriction instructions. *js | 05/23/2012 | |
| PIC-5644 | 02/01/2012 | 10043634 | Buick: due to poor connection, a lack or no power steering assist. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| PI-0671 | 02/01/2012 | 10043629 | General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| PI-0671 | 02/01/2012 | 10043629 | General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||||
| PIC-5679 | 05/01/2012 | 10044390 | Gm: power steering hard to turn at slow speeds. possible variable effort power steering solenoid valve connector backward/reversed at rack and pinion connector (on frame). *js | 06/18/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 10/27/2012 | 10000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick regal. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering pulled to the left independently. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but no cause of failure was found. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 10,000. | |||
| 10/27/2012 | 10000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 buick regal. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering pulled to the left independently. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but no cause of failure was found. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 10,000. mah | |||
| 08/25/2012 | 9135 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 buick regal. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to jerk abnormally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the technicians were able to duplicate the failure however, they were unable to repair the failure. the vehicle was returned to the dealer weeks later where the dealer advised the contact that the vehicle had a damaged spark plug. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified and escalated her case stating that they would remain in contact with the contact. in the interim, the vehicle began to make a rumbling noise when she made turns. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 9,135 and the current mileage was 9,200. kmj | |||
| 08/25/2012 | 9135 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 buick regal. the contact stated while driving 55 mph the vehicle began to jerk. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and while the failure was replicated they were unable to repaired the failure. the vehicle was returned to the dealer weeks later and stated that the vehicle had a damaged spark plug. it was repaired. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified and escalated her case and stated they would stay in contact with the complainant. in the interim the vehicle began to make a rumbling noise when she made turns. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 9,135 and the current mileage was 9,200. dt | |||