Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 1998 Buick Lesabre

Three problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 1998 Buick Lesabre. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2003

The consumer read an article which indicated that gm recall certain cars with power steering defects. The consumer's vehicle experienced similar power steering problems which required repair. The vehicle was out of warranty although the vehicle only had 35392 miles.

2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2002

My car, a '98 Lesabre, has a power assisted steering that is driven by a belt. The idler pulley disintegrated, the belt came off, and I had little steering. A person with less upper body strength would have lost control. I believe many unexplained accidents may be caused by this situation. Investigating officers would assume the belt was lost during the crash when the loss was actually the cause of the crash. A vehiclke that has a serpentine belt also loses power to the brakes.

3 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2002

The vehicle had no power steering when driving at low speeds, consumer stated problem only happened when the vehicle was warm. Ts.


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