Power steering seized due to failure of the rack and pinion, dealer replaced rack and pinion, consumer states that vehicle pulled to the right and stopped just short of hitting a tree.
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier steering complaints
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While driving at any speed steering wheel lock ups. At lower speeds the steering wheel is very difficult when making a left turn. The dealer is aware of the problem. The problem is being corrected.
This is department of defense offcial investigation. Vehicle was traveling about 50 MPH and hit a large fence and cement structure which caused vehicle to roll over and sustain frontal impact damages. Upon impact, passenger's airbag deployed, but driver's airbag did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash. Manufacturer has not been contacted. Please provide further information.
Steering gear needs replaced. Vehecile has been worked on four times for same problem with steering assembly. Problem never fixed. Dealer that worked on car c&o motors located at 202 5th street st albans wv.25177 304‑727‑2921. General motors refused to fix problem under warranty.
Consumer experienced an intermittent/ongoing problem with vehicle steering locking up while making a turn at a low speed. Vehicle been in/out dealer shop on three occasions, and informed that nothing could be found/duplicated and problem still occurs.
Dashboard cracks and makes popping noise.
Engine cylinder failed, causing oil to leak. Also, power steering fluid leak.
Heard a noise in steering column area around air bag. Took vehicle back to air bag area checked. Informed airbag not under recall. Has bumper to bumper warranty & mechanic would not check it.
Motor belt slips when drivign through a puddle, power steering and generator is lost for approx. 30 seconds. Dealer claims that is normal.
The engine cuts off while driving and the steering goes out with it. Dealer can't find the problem.
The steering column is 3/4 of an inch to the right of the driver's line of vision. As a result, the rim of steering wheel intersects the driver's view of the warning lights on the panel. When the driver's hands are on the wheel, the view of the panel is completely blocked.
Teeth inside the rack and pinion steering are stripped out . When the wheel is turned, the steering wheel pops, and the steering wheel will not move. The dealer has been notified. The vehicle is at the dealer for repairs.
Steering wheel locked up prior to recall.
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