Consumer could hear a knocking noise in steering column, dealer replaced steering gear.
1997 Cadillac Deville steering complaints
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Steering locked up on four separate occaisions. Cleared after approx. One minute. Friend with same model experienced same symtoms until total failure.
Steering gear rack & pinion failed.
Experiences complete loss of power steering under wet conditions.
While driving through a puddle of water, the power steering locked up. Cause unknown. Dealer replaced power steering belt.
Power steering belt fails in wet weather causing loss of control.
While turning a corner , vehicle's power steering goes out. Dealer is aware of problem . Dealer told owner that loss of power steering is due to a wet belt in the motor.
When making a right turn the vehicle steers to the left. Dealer has not been successful in repairing the problem.
When making a turn the steering wheel steers in the opposite direction. The dealer said that this problem was normal. *ak consumer states this only happens during right turns and in the passing lane, dealer has performed an alignment and replaced rack and pinion, however this has not corrected the problem.
Vehicle experiences complete loss of steering under wet conditions. (attorney for client)
Under wet road conditions the vehicle's power steering locks up, making it difficult to steer.
When driving in wet conditions, power steering belt gets wet and there is a loss of power steering.
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