Steering Problems of Buick Riviera

Buick Riviera owners have reported 19 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering rack and pinion (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Steering problems of Buick Riviera

The Steering Rack And Pinion problem

Power steering rack failure while driving.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

Could not get first incident date entered. This is current time started in 2013. Have had repaired 5 times and needs again. When driving on freeway above 60 miles per hour and have to brake heavily it will start to shake and shimmy steering column fixed 2 times this year, as it loosens up and   Read details...

The Steering problem

I needed to replaced the inlet and outlet hoses for the steering of my 1999 Buick rivieria. I had it in the shop to take care of trak off light and the mechanic advise me to have it done because they had a bullentin referring about it   Read details...

The Steering Wheel problem

Steering wheel has developed a very significant "wobble" which exists regardless of what tilt position it is in. The wobble is diagonal, from northeast to southwest in direction, and the apparent pivot point of the wobble is just behind instrument panel level.   Read details...

The Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

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...




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