Table 1 shows six common steering related problems of the 1997 Buick Riviera. The number one most common problem is related to the steering rack and pinion (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (two problems).
Power steering rack failure while driving. Read details...
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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. Dealer has replaced the steering gear, this stopped the hard steering, however the noise was still there, just recently Read details...