The steering wheel does not return to straight line?

2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
15,600 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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2004 Buick Rendezvous mileage: 15,600. If I make a hard left turn, after completion, the steering wheel does not return to straight line. I have to keep constant lockwise pressure on wheel to keep from crossing into the left lane. It does the exact opposite after a right turn but doesn't pull as hard to right. If you drive any distance, like 15 or more miles, it sometimes will correct. I did a tight turn in paved lot to the left, and then stopped; the steering wheel appeared to be pulsating. Then when driving away the vehicle constantly pulled to the left. What is wrong?
Oct 19, 2010 at 10:25 PM
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It appears you have a valve hanging up in the power steering rack or the rack itself is loose.
Oct 19, 2010 at 10:27 PM