Loss of steering control while driving. Vehicle towed to dealer who informed consumer that the cause was rack and pinion failure. Repairs made, but problem is still recurring. The replacement part that was mailed to mechanic arrived broken. Six months later, same problem occurred, awaiting response from gm/cadillac about reimbursement.
1998 Cadillac Seville: loss of power steering
6 of the 65 complaints about the 1998 Cadillac Seville describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
- 20042
- 20022
- 20002
- 19992
- 19986
- 19971
- 19965
- 19931
What owners say
While driving driver turned the steering wheel and heard a noise. Vehicle lost steering power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that steering gear housing was busted. The dealer repaired the problem.
The power steering was very stiff, and the power steering pump was replaced. The front motor mount broke and hat to be replaced. Front brakes were worn to the sensor and had to be relined.*tt
When making a right turn the vehicle lost power steering and the mount broke. Ts the steering is very stiff when turning at lower speeds.
Loss of steering control while driving. Vehicle towed to dealer who informed consumer that the cause was rack and pinon failure. Repairs made, but problem is still reoccurring. *ak
Steering gear assembly came completely off the frame causing complete loss of steering control. Nlm
Service bulletins that may apply
- Steering clunk noise
- Release of new outer tie rod ends for service
- Steering column to instrument panel fastener removal
- Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering...
- Concerns with clunk / rattle noise from lower steering column area when traveling over road bumps
- Information message concerning the power steering system applicable to 1998 through 2000 model year cadillacs
- Concerns with the power steering systems
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Cadillac Seville power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1998 Cadillac Seville?
6 of 65 owner complaints about the 1998 Cadillac Seville (9%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Cadillac Seville?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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