Steering Related Problems of the 1997 Buick Skylark

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 1997 Buick Skylark.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Buick Skylark

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
1
Steering Is Tight problems
1
Steering Wheel problems
1

Steering problem #1

Consumer complained about a power steering problem. The wheel would squeal. The service dealer found a rubber seal at the bottom of the steering shaft.

Steering Is Tight problem #2

When making a left hand turn steering wheel was hard to turn, and made a loud dragging noise. Dealerships mechanic was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Steering Wheel problem #3

Axle seal shaft assembly--channel plate, steering column.


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