Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 2000 Buick Park Avenue. The number one most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Steering Rack And Pinion problems |
(1) sudden increase in steering effort. No prior indication of impending failure. (2) momentary loss of vehicle control due to the major increase in steering effort while turning left or right at low speeds, 20 mph. I'm 81 years old. Read details...
I was driving a Buick park Ave 2000. After stopping at a stop sign I made a right hand turn onto a busy 3 lane city street. When I accelerated and began changing lanes the car lunged a little and continued to accelerate on its own. Read details...
The steering wheel vibrates through all speeds of the car causing your hands to tingle & go to sleep after about 1/2 hr driving. This leads to not holding on to the steering wheel which can percipatate an accident Read details...