1997 Chevrolet Cavalier: loss of power steering

Filed Oct 9, 2007 · Steering · 61,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet cavalier. While attempting to make a left turn from a stop, the power steering failed. The power steering works when driving forward and making a right turn, but fails only when turning left. Gmc stated that his vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v286000 (steering:rack and pinion). The vehicle is currently at a chevrolet dealer awaiting repair. The current and failure mileages were 61,000. * updated 12/12/07 *bf updated 12/12/07

Filed Apr 24, 2006 · Steering · 84,005 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while turning at various speeds the power steering failed intermittently. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 02v286000, regarding the rack and pinion; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Steering · IL

Consumer received the federal safety agency recall campaign 02v286000 concerning rack and pinion steering. He took vehicle to dealer for service. Several days later, after replacing the defective component, he experienced the same problem. Power steering failed when making a right turn at various speeds.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Steering · IN

In february, I had taken my 1997 chevy cavalier to the dealer for the bearing recall in feb of 2003, after that I had problems when turning left my steering gets hard and have no control, I had the rack changed, in july of 2003 it worked fine up till sat. Jan 10, 2004 I had no control when turning left and right it was like I had no power steering. And it still does it, and im afraid that it could injure myself and my children. I saw the recall that gm was doing and thought that this could be my problem as well.

Filed Oct 8, 2003 · Airbags, Electrical · IN · crash · 1 injury

Loss of steering and air bags deployed before vehicle came into contact with anything. Regarding jannie welch.*mr prior to the accident a recall was issued and was repair by the dealer on oct. 7, 1998. The vehicle tape player sounded garbled and the speakers were not very loud. The horn wire inside the steering column broke. A leaking seal within the power steering shaft caused a whining sound. (bradley banks attorney for client).

Filed Mar 19, 2003 · Steering · PA

Lower pinion bearing in power steering gear may separate causing a loss of power steering assist when making left turns at low speed.

Filed Feb 12, 2003 · Steering · TX · crash

The power steering failed which caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle. Two weeks later consumer received a recall notice which described the same incident which had occurred.*jb ph

Filed Jan 14, 2003 · Steering · 80,000 miles · MA

I have 1997 chevrolet, cavalier which I took delivery on july 28, 1997. The car is now undriveable. I went on line to the general motors recall list and located a recall for cars built between january 1, and october 31, 1997. The recall involves the lower pinion bearing in the power steering gear may separate, permitting movement of the pinion shaft. Report indicate loss of power steering. There have been 15 report of crashes and three injuries that may be related to the condition, but no fatal injuries. I called general motors, described to them the problem with the car, which I had to have towed to my house. I gave them my VIN # and the reply I got was that I am not involved in the recall. I have recalls for minor repairs but I am not on this recall list. I am a bit disturbed with this reply. My vehicle was built within the time frame of which was described. Due to this problem I was nearly in a fatal accident. I was told to have the repairs done and then if my car fell under the recall I could fight to be reimbursed. So what their trying to tell me is drive the car, which cannot be driven at this point, get in an accident then they don't have to put me the recall list because the car has been totaled. This is a very poor way of taking care of a person's life when they know there is something wrong with the car. Meanwhile we have no means of transportation for work. I first heard about this recall on the news on tv back in november 2002. Can you help? Please!!!!!!

Filed Aug 17, 2002 · Steering · MI

Suddenly and without warning the power steering went out on my 1997 chevrolet cavalier making it impossible to make a left hand turn. The further I drove the car the worse it got, affecting the right side as well and making a horrible clunking noise when I turned the wheel. I nearly lost control of the vehicle and was unable to steer it. I took it in for service and was told the entire rack had gone out.

Filed Jun 11, 2002 · Steering · NJ

Power steering goes out when turning to the left. The dealer states the no problem can be found. Our power steering goes out intermittenly every since we got this cavalier. The dealer has said that they could never duplicate the problem and hence could not fix the problem. The loss of steering has become so bad that I will not allow my wife to use this car. I will not let anyone use this car until the steering( a safety issue) is resolved.

Filed Oct 21, 2000 · Transmission · MO

While making a right turn heard a loud pop sound. Thereafter vehicle lost steering control, vehicle taken to an independent shop for repairs. Informed consumer that the bottom bearing fell out. *ak the reason for bearing falling out was due to sloppy assembly by the manufacturer. That is the bearing was not pressed into place.

Filed Jun 5, 2000 · Engine, Steering · OH

While driving all signal lights came on, and engine lost power. There was no steering, and finally vehicle had to be towed. Vehicle had been repaired for the same problem onc ebefore.