While driving at 40 MPH consumer heard aloud noise coming from the engine and vehicle stalled. This caused the loss of steering, and the brakes. Dealer has been notified. An independent shop determined that engine needed to be replaced.
1998 Buick Park Avenue: loss of power steering
5 of the 246 complaints about the 1998 Buick Park Avenue describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
While reversing power steering unit shedded bolts, and the bolts fell off, resulting in loss of steering.
Wife has complained the steering at times would have no power steering. Every time I would go out and check the steering it was fine. This was going on for about a year. This car is my wifes and I rarely drive this car. On june 10, 2000, I drove the car on a 100 mile round trip with my family(wife, two boys age 12 and myself). 2 miles from the end of this trip while on a step grade at a rate of speed of 30 MPH a vechicle ahead in same lane as me was turnig right into a driveway. The road allowed passing (dotted line). Anticipating to steer around the vehicle. When trying to steer left the steering became manual, no power assistance. All most in panic, turned the wheel hard (forcefull) and all of a sudden power assistance returned. Now compensating for over steering to the left tried to steer right only to have the same situation occur, no power assistance to the right. Turned hard to the right only to have the power assist resume. Asked my wife if this is what she had experienced. She said not to this extent. Idrove the car the rest of the way home (2 miles) without any other problems untill I tried to turn into my driveway. Again no power steering. Called the dealer made an appointment for as soon as I could get in. Did not drive the car again untill I brought to dealer. (june 14,2000). Dealer found an internal failure in the steering rack. I asked if buick had a recall on this failed component. Dealer said not to his knowledge. Call the buick hot line for costomer assistance and was told there was no recalls on this vehicle and they would not athorize the repair under buick an dhtat is was responible for the repair. I explained to the representitive from buick that I felt this was a safety issue. The safety feature on the vehicle had failed without warning. I asked if they felt the steerig of a vehicle or lack of the ability to steer the vehicle was not a serious safety issue. They would not comment, and would not cover the repair. Ran out of space.
When applying brakes entire electrical system shut off. There was no steering or brakes, etc. Vehicle was taken to a dealership twice for this problem. Dealership was not able to correct the problem. Manufacturer has been contacted. *ak
Serpentine belt broke, causing loss of power steering, which could have resulted in an accident. Dealer has replaced belt twice.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Buick Park Avenue power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1998 Buick Park Avenue?
5 of 246 owner complaints about the 1998 Buick Park Avenue (2%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Buick Park Avenue?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Buick Park Avenue
Fire or smoke 23Stalling 17Engine failure 13Overheating 11Won't start 10Check engine light 9Seat belt 7Door locks 5
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