2000 Buick Century Steering rack can fail

The steering rack may fail causing the steering to become hard to turn.

Affected Model Years

This issue affects Buick Century model years 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, .

29 people reported this problem

  • 2000 0 Miles
    My car makes loud sounds whilestarted and very difficult to turn the steering wheel even though it's fluids

  • 2000 240,000 Miles
    10,000 miles and one year ago I replaced rods. Now, very very hard to turn left. next, new(online) sterring rack.

  • 2000 180,000 Miles
    I have about a half of a wheel of play in the steering wheel and leaking power steering fluid. And the most noticeable issue is its very hard to turn left. My bro is a certified mechanic and he diagnosed the problem as I need to replace the rack and pinion asap. It's very dangerous to drive it this way. The steering could lock up or I could lose control trying maneuver around curves. Also instructed to keep a check on fluid level until I get the problem fixed. I have the parts ordered and will be fixed by end of the week.

  • 2000 145,876 Miles
    The sterring in the car is difficult to turn its been like for a couple of days.

  • 2000 150,000 Miles
    rack and pinion went out.

  • 2000 0 Miles
    When sitting still it turns real hard once you're driving it's fine what could the problem be

  • 2000 145,000 Miles
    Hard to turn to the left side

  • 2000 0 Miles
    Losing power steering fluid

  • 2000 180,000 Miles
    trying to find out what is wrong. hard to turn left just had inner and outer tie rod ends replaced

  • 2000 140,000 Miles
    Can't turn left

  • 2000 119,000 Miles
    hard to turn power steering wheel...replacing the pump may help and is cheaper to replace.