When applying brakes, brake caliper fell off, jamming front wheel causing it to freeze, resulting in loss of control. *ak the vehicle would drive in reverse but the right front wheel stayed locked. The cause was found to be two bolts that hold the caliper sheared off. The caliper, after coming off, jammed the front wheel movement to halt. The vehicle shaked when backing and turning due to power steering gear failure. The brakes pulsate when applied due to excess runout of brake rotors.
1998 Buick Regal steering complaints
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Steering makes noises at start-up of car especially in colder weather. It sounds like something clanking. Will take to dealer when we return to florida in 9 days. It has been getting worse.
Binding, racheting and vibration in steering. Replaced power steering pump twice and rack and pinion steering unit once. Vibration still present. Dealer says manufacturer is aware of problem, but no fix yet, after eight months. Yet.
The g.m alarm system going on by itself, the driver thinks it is caused by electric doors in the vicinity. Yh
Car alarm failed several times. Mjs
There is a noise in steering -took vehicle to dealer at least 5 times.
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