10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Buick Park Avenue steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner Comments

problem #6

Apr 282001

Park Avenue

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

There is an electrical short in wiring of steering column which causes brakes to vibrate and make a rumbling noise. This happens when making a stop at any given speed. Dealership said there was a short in the steering column, causing this defect. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Yuba City, CA, USA

problem #5

Dec 132000

Park Avenue

  • miles
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.

- Morton Grove, IL, USA

problem #4

Jul 201999

Park Avenue

  • miles
Tilt column got stuck in highest position. Nlm

- Sherwood, AR, USA

problem #3

Jul 011998

Park Avenue

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Steering wheel loose causing power steering to be inaffective and vehicle to loose control.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #2

Oct 171997

Park Avenue

  • miles
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.

- Jeffersont, VA, USA

problem #1

Feb 141998

Park Avenue

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering wheel broke free from steering system.

- Morton Gro, IL, USA

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