***The shop has more or less washed their hands of the issue they created***
This past January (2021) I took my vehicle in for its annual service. This typically involves oil change, balance/rotate tires, alignment and the annual state inspection.
While rotating the shop saw I had a fr. right caliper sticking. Had them replace it; had been having issues with that caliper locking up during hard braking but no one could duplicate it for 5-years.
They could not align the GX due to worn bushings. Ordered Whiteline bushings and they were later installed.
During the alignment the shop said they had it as close to specs as possible. On the way home the dash lit up light and noticed a slight vibration on tight turns. Back to the shop, read the codes and the steering wheel “alignment” sensor caused the codes. Apparently the bushings weren’t the right fit but were the right part number. Shop recommended a replacement reman rack & pinion assembly with bushings should certainly be made for the r&p. And there’s a pinhole in the radiator; replacement ordered.
Parts arrived, all went in without issue. Alignment was near perfect from my observation.
Nightmare begins: On the way home, going around corners with small dips at a speed that was slower than I normally drive, the VSC kicks on killing the engine power while applying the ABS. This happened not once but 3 times on the way home. The dash lit up as expected during the event and cleared out once it “was deemed safe.”
The vehicle has now been to two dealerships (Lexus and Toyota in eastern TN). Neither were able to duplicate it or pull any useful codes from the GX. The local shop indicated no useful codes when the VSC kicks on.
On the return trip from Toyota the, local, mechanic claimed the VSC kicked on while driving around 60mph causing him to veer into the next lane.
On the trip back from Lexus the, local, mechanic accelerated around and onto highway ramps without incident. Though once he entered The Tail of The Dragon the VSC kicked on frequently.
After 5 months there has been no resolution and have been driving around with VSC disabled and with that ABS is disabled.
Before the annual service there were absolutely no issues with the GX. Previous repairs are rotor and pads all around, water pump and timing belt.
Tire pressure and wear is normal, within spec.
Hoping that reaching out will provide some useful insight and information but likewise don’t want to just throw new parts on it hoping something fixes it. The shop has more or less washed their hands of the issue they created.
This is my only vehicle at present. The last thing I want to do is sell it or give up on fixing the issue.
Year: 2009
Mileage - 99,89X
KDSS: No
Annual Miles - 2.5k to 3k
Parts Replaced (This Issue)
- Fr. R Caliper (non-Lexus)
- Radiator (non-Lexus)
- Rack &Pinion Unit (non-Lexus)
This past January (2021) I took my vehicle in for its annual service. This typically involves oil change, balance/rotate tires, alignment and the annual state inspection.
While rotating the shop saw I had a fr. right caliper sticking. Had them replace it; had been having issues with that caliper locking up during hard braking but no one could duplicate it for 5-years.
They could not align the GX due to worn bushings. Ordered Whiteline bushings and they were later installed.
During the alignment the shop said they had it as close to specs as possible. On the way home the dash lit up light and noticed a slight vibration on tight turns. Back to the shop, read the codes and the steering wheel “alignment” sensor caused the codes. Apparently the bushings weren’t the right fit but were the right part number. Shop recommended a replacement reman rack & pinion assembly with bushings should certainly be made for the r&p. And there’s a pinhole in the radiator; replacement ordered.
Parts arrived, all went in without issue. Alignment was near perfect from my observation.
Nightmare begins: On the way home, going around corners with small dips at a speed that was slower than I normally drive, the VSC kicks on killing the engine power while applying the ABS. This happened not once but 3 times on the way home. The dash lit up as expected during the event and cleared out once it “was deemed safe.”
The vehicle has now been to two dealerships (Lexus and Toyota in eastern TN). Neither were able to duplicate it or pull any useful codes from the GX. The local shop indicated no useful codes when the VSC kicks on.
On the return trip from Toyota the, local, mechanic claimed the VSC kicked on while driving around 60mph causing him to veer into the next lane.
On the trip back from Lexus the, local, mechanic accelerated around and onto highway ramps without incident. Though once he entered The Tail of The Dragon the VSC kicked on frequently.
After 5 months there has been no resolution and have been driving around with VSC disabled and with that ABS is disabled.
Before the annual service there were absolutely no issues with the GX. Previous repairs are rotor and pads all around, water pump and timing belt.
Tire pressure and wear is normal, within spec.
Hoping that reaching out will provide some useful insight and information but likewise don’t want to just throw new parts on it hoping something fixes it. The shop has more or less washed their hands of the issue they created.
This is my only vehicle at present. The last thing I want to do is sell it or give up on fixing the issue.
Year: 2009
Mileage - 99,89X
KDSS: No
Annual Miles - 2.5k to 3k
Parts Replaced (This Issue)
- Fr. R Caliper (non-Lexus)
- Radiator (non-Lexus)
- Rack &Pinion Unit (non-Lexus)
