Buick Park Avenue owners have reported 54 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering rack and pinion (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's hydraulic power assist steering system (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Rack and pinion breakage caused by rust out of component due to placement of air conditioning system drain pipe. Condensate dripped directly on component and caused the component to fail while in service creating steering hazard and inability to control vehicle steering. Read details...
(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...
Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, when the steering wheel began to move independently from left to right with out any warning causing the contact to crash into a ditch. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. Read details...
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. Read details...
When turning left power steering failed. Read details...