1997 Buick Riviera steering problems

10 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 23%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Rack and pinion
3
Hydraulic power assist system
2
Steering wheel/handle bar
1
Column locking: anti-theft device
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Buick Riviera steering problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Buick Riviera owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 27, 2009 · Steering · 165,000 miles · CA

Steering column/wheel started a little wiggle room, (wouldn't lock into place after adjusting position). Within about a month or so it was not drivable. It would not stay in a fixed position at all. In september 2006 we took it in to be repaired. They had to find and rebuild another steering column. It cost us almost $1000 dollars, plus the cost of a rental for about ten (10) days. The biggest reason I'm writing this now is because, it has broken again. (it is the same exact thing as before). I am wanting to know if this has happened to anybody else or is it an isolated thing ?. Also, have there been any complaints concerning the motor mount bolts breaking (the heads shearing off) ?. If not for the above listed items this has been one of the most wonderful vehicles I've ever owned. Thank you for any information that you can give me. Kelly gardner

Filed Apr 11, 2007 · Steering · MI · crash · 1 injury

Power steering rack failure while driving.

Filed Jun 14, 2005 · Steering · PA

Dt: consumer states that when security light is on the vehicle will not start. Consumer has to wait 2-3 minutes, sometimes longer, and the vehicle will start.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Steering · NH

When turning the steering wheel to the left, the power steering went out and the steering wheel was extremely hard to turn. Please provide any additional information.

Filed Sep 26, 2003 · Steering · FL

Consumer noticed steering wheel would not turn left or right while traveling over puddles.

Filed Jun 21, 2002 · Steering · NY

While driving and turning to the left, steering wheel will become very stiff and hard to turn. Dealer has been notified and has serviced vehicle before. This will be the 2nd time.*ak dealer has replaced the steering gear, this stopped the hard steering, however the noise was still there, just recently vehicle failed to steer left and dealer will not replace the steering gear due to vehicle not being purchased new.

Filed May 8, 2002 · Steering · OR

Defective steering

Filed Jul 19, 2001 · Steering · OK

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

Filed Jan 20, 2000 · Steering · TN

While driving down the road steering was getting harder to turn/ to maneuver vehicle. Cause is unknown. Contacted dealer, they said it was the rack and pinion.

Filed Apr 9, 1998 · Steering · PA · crash

Steering wheel control arm bolt came loose, causing the vehicle to face the right wheel, and lost control and went into ditch. Consumer has asked dealer to replace vehicle.

Questions about the 1997 Buick Riviera steering

Does the 1997 Buick Riviera have steering problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Buick Riviera, 23% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1997 Buick Riviera steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Buick Riviera steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Buick Riviera have bad steering?

The Buick Riviera model years with the most steering complaints are 1995 (13 complaints) and 1997 (10 complaints).