Consumer 2002 buick century front end assembly fell off. When consumer released the tension off of the steering wheel the slip joint on the lower end of the steering column dropped leaving consumer with no steering. *ts ***nar received 9-29-05*** the consumer stated there were 2 bolts that held the engine and transmission onto the frame under the body. The dealer re-installed both rear subframe bolts.
Buick Century power steering loss problems
12 of the 1,688 owner complaints about the Buick Century describe loss of power steering, most of them for the 1996 model year.
- owner complaints
- 12
- worst model year
- 1996
- typical mileage
- 30,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20021
- 19992
- 19981
- 19972
- 19963
- 19941
- 19931
- 19901
Often reported together
What owners say
Power steering failure regarding 1999 buick century. *mr the consumer requested to be included in the 1997-1998 buick(s) and felt that she experienced the exact same problem with her vehicle. *sc
The vehicle suddenly lost power steering when making a left turn. As a result, the steering became difficult. There was a recall for this issue but the VIN and model year was outside the remedy scope. #03v457000. *jb
While driving the owner heard a loud noise. When the driver made a turn in either direction the steering became difficult. The dealer replaced the power steering pump. *ak
1997 buick century, while driving to a soccer game I began to experience an intermittent loss of power steering. After the game I turned left to exit my parking spot and while turning at low speed I heard a clicking noise and the steering wheel became locked. It took all my strength to turn the wheel straight. I took the vehicle to my friend whom is a certified mechanic (but no longer works for gm) and he advised me that the lower pinion was destroyed which caused damage to the entire gear assemble and power steering pump. I had him replace the defective parts at a cost of $800 plus dollars. Subsequent to this time I am now again experiencing intermittent loss of steering. My mechanic advised its possible that the rebuilt steering gear placed in my repair contains the same defective pinion bearing because gm may not have communicated the faulty problem to the part suppliers whom rebuild the gear assemblies. In light of the recent news about gm steering gear problems and pending recalls for car models other that the buick century I wish to file a complaint with gm to reimburse me for the initial repair and the subsequent follow-up repairs that I will need.
The vehicle suddenly lost power steering while making a left turn. There's a recall for this issue but the VIN number and model year is outside the remedy scope (recall # 03v457000).
The vehicle lost power steering when making a left turn in the driveway. This was caused by a failure in the steering rack and pinion.
On wednesday 6/13/2002 my 1990 buick century lost steering control due to a failure in the cradle bolts.I could have been seriously injured.I have found the following recall which includes the 1990 buick regal, the federal safety agency recall no. 97v058/gm recall no. 97016. My vehicle is a 1990 buick century with 3300 v6 and is not listed in this recall.I believe the cradle bolt's in 1990 buick century's are also subject to failure, causing the same safety related issue motioned in this recall.my vehicle does have 202000 miles on it, but this is the kind of failure should never have happened. I believe buick should repair my vehicle at their cost. I have found two other complaint about the same problem. I tried to issued a complaint the hntsa on 6/21/2002 over the phone but it failed to get entered so here a try by email. Home email [email protected], work email [email protected], home phone 765‑447‑2782, work phone 765‑429‑1387.
Engine check light started flashing on dashboard. Consumer parked vehicle, and dealership determined that 5th fuel injector was defective, and a spark plug was inoperative. On second occurrence, while traveling at approximately 50 MPH, engine started misfiring, and engine check light came on. Then, engine suddenly died, causing consumer to lose power steering capabilities. Dealership examined vehicle, and found 4th fuel injector to be defective. Had to change oil because fuel leaked into t crank case. *ak
While driving on highway vehicle stalled and had to be towed. Technician opened the hood, and found out that cover under the hood (looked like a blanket for noise or fire) had almost caught on fire. Also, no power steering. Pieces that came loose went down into the alternator, causing it to burn up. Vehicle lost all power and the alternator had to be replaced. *ak
Related recalls
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
- What is wrong
- The right hand spindle nut was not properly tightened during assembly. This can cause premature wheel bearing failure and over time, the spindle can fracture.
- Risk
- This would cause the wheel to separate from the axle and result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the torque on the right hand front spindle nut. If the spindle nut is undertorqued the dealer will replace the right hand front wheel bearing assembly and the spindle nut will be replaced.
Recall number 94V189000 · Recall details
Questions about the Buick Century power steering loss
Which Buick Century years have loss of power steering problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1996 (3 complaints), 1997 (2 complaints) and 1999 (2 complaints).
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