Item 1. Returning home, play developed in the steering wheel. With the car parked in driveway, during investigation , the steering wheel totally disconnected from the steering rack, so the car was no longer steerable. Dealer said the steering wheel shaft had separated from the rack input, but could not understand how this could happen. Rack assembly had been replaced 03/28/97, 2101 miles beause of oil leaks. Item 2. Taking car home from dealer after engine oil leak repair, there was much play, 1/3 turn, in steering wheel. Dealer diagnosed problem as broken mounting ear on steering rack and pinion, requiring replacement of rack assembly. Rack assemble had been replaced 03/28/97, 2101 miles due to oil leaks.
1997 Buick Park Avenue steering complaints
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Rack and pinion steering is binding due to defective parts.
Factory replacement of defective seat belt retractor sept 1998 same as before. This dangerous problem persists; service manager told me that buick could do nothing. Passenger can extend seat belt, but it often folds & jams, leaving 1-2 ft of loose belt which voids the safety of seat belt. Warped brake rotors were replaced. The defective power steering problem is a known defect to buick who has last week suggested a trial of changing hoses.
Driver master door lock inoperative. Yh
Brakes make vibration and shudder, repaired rotors however continues. Mjs
Drivers side door misadjusted. Nlm
Power steering bolts broke at pump, resulting in a loss of control. On 5/28/98 owner experienced the same problem. The dealer has repired vehicle. Manufacturer has been notified.
Steering wheel loose causing power steering to be inaffective and vehicle to loose control.
While driving between 60 and 70 MPH, the steering wheel and vehicle vibrates. Cause is unknown. Dealer replaced all four tires but it did not correct problem.
Steering wheel broke free from steering system.
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