1997 Buick Park Avenue Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 9%of 219 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue, 9% of the 219 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 1997 Buick Park Avenue, when I turn to the right only even the slightest bit I hear a grinding sound coming from the front suspension area. I had the wheel bearings checked and replaced the driver side bearing and still had the same noise. I do not know if its part of the steering or maybe the pilot bearing if it has one on the side of the transmission. Maybe the rack pinion system. I don't really know what to do to fix it. Please help...?”
NHTSA complaint #10564545, filed 2014-02, 80,000 miles“1-23-3 id like to report a problem with a general motors engine, more specifically the bolts they're using on the 3800 series 2 v-6 (probably a cheap priced chinese product). I asked at my Buick dealership if they send information to GM about a problem a vehicle is having if they see it as dangerous or see it more than once and the guy laughed... Ha ha real funny. …”
NHTSA complaint #10003251, filed 2003-01, 97,500 miles“The consumer complained about the rack and pinion steering problem which was being recalled by the manufacturer. The consumer contacted the manufacturer, but because of the VIN consumer was denied any assistance. The problem was noticed after the vehicle was first purchased. There was a stiffens when turning left and sometimes when the vehicle was driven at 50 MPH or more, getting off at an off ramp, the steering would loosen then go back to normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10081403, filed 2004-07, 69,973 miles“Steering gear bracket broke on 1997 Buick Park Avenue. The consumer has given copies of the repair bill and the statement from enterprise for the three days it took to repair the vehicle, to the dealership for considering a reimbursement.”
NHTSA complaint #10044167, filed 2003-10, 57,491 miles“I own a 1997 park ave ultra with several recall repair issues the following were addressed by GM but not properly repaired: (faulty) ABS system (with campaign code sticker) replaced ABS system cuts out randomly causing changes in stopping distance (in severe braking situations the ABS system has cut out on me getting off of the highway causing me to have to apply excessive pressure to the brakes just to come to a normal stop) front passenger seat belt replacement(no campaign sticker) middle rear seat belt anchor was never fixed or torqued to proper specified standards while in for repairs…”
NHTSA complaint #10449285, filed 2012-02Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 16% |
| 2000 | 9 | 11% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 | 20 | 9% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 22 | 19% |
| 1994 | 3 | 6% |
| 1993 | 5 | 8% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 6 | 32% |
| 1987 | 4 | 31% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1997 Buick Park Avenue
52 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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