When the consumer attempted to the vehicle, the steering wheel froze up, which almost caused the consumer to lose control, the mechanic informed consumer a new rack and pinion was needed.mr *ts
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier steering complaints
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The steering rack & pinion had to be replaced.
The steering wheel was difficult to turn. Had the rack and pinion unit replaced before receiving the recall notice.
Consumer was informed there was no parts available regarding the rack and pinion, recall # 02 v 286 000.
Consumer took vehicle in to have it serviced for the steering column recall 02 v 286 000 . After taking the vehicle apart indicated that the parts weren't available and they don't know when they will be available. Ph
The federal safety agency#02-v-286-000 certain passenger vehicles and mini vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between january 1, 1996 and october 31, 1997, could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape. Consumer states has the same problem. Ts
I have a 1996 chevy cavalier VIN # [xxx] that had some very serious steering problems 1 year ago. The car acted like the power steering unit quit or would only allow you to turn to the right. It got to the point where we could not steer the vehicle anymore. We had it repaired at a cost of $1500. I then learned of a campaign, #02v286000, that listed the same problems that my car was having. I would like to know if you could issue a recall for that vehicle or if my car was actually covered for this possible recall. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Power steering failed on 2 separate occasions. Had problem fixed first time dealer wants to total vehicle second time. Gm did not own up to the problem. Said car did not fall under the recall period, even though problems have been occurring frequently. *ts **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis**770164
Consumer state while traveling without any indication steering wheel locked up causing consumer to have a vehicle crash. Manufacture has been contacted please provide further information. Ts
Noticed a leak coming from vehicle .took vehicle to dealer to have it analized. Leak was coming from rack and pinion steering, which totally damaged vehicle. Contacted dealer. This should not happen at this mileage.
Rack and pinion steering failed while driving and caused steering to lock up at 10 MPH. Manufaucturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer states while driving was unable to stop, there were no brakes, also vehicle would make loud sounds and then stall, consumer was always being told by delaership that it was a sensor and the fuel filter which was always being replaced, but never resolved the problem, however it was finally determined by a manager at the chevrolet shop that the manufacturer programmed the air conditioner to be on at all times, which caused these malfunctions as well as burning out the carburetor, the manager fixed the dial so the A/C would not be on, but still informed consumer that it needed to be properly reprogrammed, consumer has not experienced the failures since the dial was readjusted, consumer has obtained legal represenation and feels she should not be held financially responsible for something that the manufacuter created.
The steering started very gradually and we did not know what was wrong. It got so bad before we had to repair it that you could not steer at all to the left. When I approached the dealership and asked them to help with the cost of the repair they said know. After the repair wa completed I talked ot the mechanic at the dealership that performed the repair and he indicated that he replaces this on a lot of gm vehicles including cavaliers. I am requesting that gm be made aware of this serious problem and put a campaign together to repair any vehicle including my own with parts and labor costs.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
In cold weather steering becomes hard and unmanageable. Chevrolet was contacted numerous times and 4 attempts were made to correct the problem, all with no avail. My vehicle has been in the garage for 4 months not in use due to this problem. I am very concerned that a part will fail and cost me an accident or even my life. Thanks steve lehst.
Steering wheel locked up. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer said it was rack and pinion steering that needed to be replaced.
Rear seat belt guide detached from the seat.
Believe this to be manu. Defect. Gm doesn't want to cover cost of repair - km. No safety defect listed within the summary.
Knocking noise near trunk area, burning smell constantly, panel lights always show something wrong, ets off light blinking, tilt sticks, horn defective, don't start in warm weather,popping noise in rear side, coolant leaks, power steering hoses had to be replaced because they burned up and leaked fluid onto exhaust system, window rattles when coming down, window not aligned right air comes through on both sides,alarm doesn't work 85% of the time even with new batteries, nothing but problems since june 1, 1999.
Steering wheel locks up for no reason.
This is a second report of the power steerig failure. The first was loss of power assist only. The second failure was total lock up of the steering system. The rack and pinnion assembly has been replaced, it would be available for your inspection until 8/25/99. The failure occured after backing out of a parking space which required a complete turn t
Loss of power assist three times, have not driven since 7/1/99. We are taking in for service 7/7/99.
While driving 35mph, under wet conditions, steering wheel locked up. Dealer and manjufacturer have been notified.
A valve inside the power steering mechanism is stuck, causing the steering to be inoperative and allowing it to jerk from side to side, causing a safety hazard.
Fuel pump went out/oil pressure valve blew up and oil is all over/computer system shut down, and rack and pinion steering went out. Dealer contacted and is aware of the problem. Problems not yet remedied. Provide further information.
Anti theft system locked several times.
Front brake rotors/engine/muffler/converter/seat/horn/power steering hose and wheel bearings failed.
While driving straight, dry road condition, vehicle changed lanes and vehicle went out of control, resulting in a crash and injuries. Also vehicle was totaled.
While driving the power steering shut down, causing the vehicle to spin out of control. Vehicle is at dealership.
While driving 60 MPH the vehicle ran over a possum, lost control of vehicle, had a frontal impact on an embankment which caused the vehicle to rollover several times, in which both driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy. Did not protect the occupant in this accident. Also the passenger's seat broke in half.
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