What could be causing this?

Asked by Ashleigh Mar 30, 2018 at 03:58 PM about the 1997 Buick Park Avenue Ultra FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Today I was driving my car and all the sudden it
started to slow down I lost control of the steering
wheel wasn't able to turn could barely break to turn
into a parking lot. Steering locked up

8 Answers

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It's a critical part that assists in turning the wheels when you turn the steering wheel.

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Your engine may have stalled, if that happens you lose power brakes, power steering, and of course you'll slow down.

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Is the front wheel/tire leaning? Did the engine stay running? Is your power steering pump making noises?

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If it did not stall, must be related to front suspension, bushings, tie-rods, ball joints or CV Joints, It will likely need to be taken to shop to diagnose for sure.

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