2005 Buick Rendezvous Steering Problems

“This SUV was purchased at the end of august 2016 and once in the car and driving down the road we realized the vehicle power steering was hard to turn and the brakes were going all the way down. We also had a car accident, because it was very hard to turn and once in the parking space the brakes went completely out and when trying to stop the SUV would not stop and we hit a parked car with the lady in the car on 9/11/2016. Went on line and noticed recalls for power steering and cloth seats on some models for air bags. …”

“When turning into my driveway the engine shuts off losing all steering. This has happened several times in the past (since 2009) usually when turning right from a stop sign or turning right into my driveway.”

“When I would start my car in the morning, I would get a overwhelming gas smell in my to point of me thinking gas was leaking underneath my and I would get out and check and nothing. I took it to a mechanic and asked him if the car was leaking gas and he said no. I'm constantly adding power steering fluid to my vehicle at least twice a month . And recently my speedometer needle has started sticking and sometimes not working at all. Ironically my gas needle is always fluctuating throughout my car trips. …”

“We have been plagued with a steering wheel column problem for over 18 months. This problem started at 50,000 miles. It made a loud squealing noise when the steering wheel was turned and over the numerous visits to various gmc dealers, we were repeatedly told there was nothing wrong and it was safe to drive. After contacting gmc itself, they sent us to a dealer who at first again said there was nothing wrong. Then two hours after being challenged they retested and 'discovered' what they described as wear and tear. We were charged $1,250 and given a 1 year warranty. …”

“A total and sudden loss of steering occurred as I left the curb and started into the street. Although it felt like I had power steering, I had absolutely no control of the front wheels and therefore the car was totally out of control except for the brakes. The car was taken to the Buick dealer. The service department described the failure sequence as follows: first the bracket holding the steering rack on the r/h side broke loose then the mounting bolt on the left side of the rack fell out. I found the bolt in the street and gave it to the service manager. …”