While driving at 10 MPH, the consumer noticed it took longer for the vehicle to respond when making a turn. Please provided additional details.
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier steering complaints
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Consumer complained about rack and pinion steering problem. The manufacturer issued a recall for this problem however the consumer's vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN. *ak the vehicle's steering wheel could not be turned to the left without using excessive effort.
When making a left turn at any speed steering wheel became difficult to turn. Consumer received a recall letter pertaining to this issue. Mechanic informed consumer that the recall was taken care off. However, the problem recurred. *ak the consumer had to pay to have the rack and pinion replaced.
When driving at low speeds steering wheel locked up. Consumer towed the vehicle to dealer for inspection. However, mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak consumer went to a mechanic to have a recall repair on the vehicle (type of recall repair wasn't stated). When the repair was finished, consumer heard a noise in the vehicle. Consumer asked the mechanic where the noise was coming from. The mechanic couldn't figure out the cause of the noise and thought that the noise was coming from the belt for the air conditioner. Consumer decided to have it consulted to a different mechanic. Vehicle was driven to the mechanic by (presumably) a friend of the consumer. As the driver was about to resume coming from a stop sign, steering rack and pinion mechanism fell which also LED to steering lock-up. The steering failure resulted the driver to over turn vehicle into a ditch. Police inspected the vehicle and found that bolt from the fallen mechanism was missing.
I have had my 1998 chevrolet cavalier for almost 5 years now; in feb. 2003 I had to pay 321.25 to have an ignition switch replaced in my car (which was an recall issue); I asked martin burks chevrolet on forest park parkway in forest park, ga if the ignition problem was a recall issue and bob allen, the auto part service manager lied to me and stated that it was not a recall issue, so I paid $321.25 for repair service to find out a year later that the ignition system problem was a recall issue. So I want to inform you that chevrolet has auto repair service centers with workers that lies to consumers just to take their money. At this present time, my 1998 chevrolet cavalier will not start because something is blocking the fuel from reach the motor/engine (which is another recall problem) but not according to the chevrolet manufacturer; my wheels feels as if they are wobbling sometimes; and my steering column is making a squeaking sound when I turn it left or right. By putting in the VIN number, I found out that there has been four recalls on this vehicle, but the manufacturer states that there has been only one recall, someone is again lying and I don't believe it is the carfax report. I feel that gm should extend the warranties on their vehicles longer than they do because their vehicles are learned to be defective before a lifetime of 5 years is up (pre years lifespan) for any vehicle and the consumer should not be made to purchase the warranties, but gmpp (general motors protection plan) should reissue an extended warranty when someone have had as many problems with their vehicles as I have within these last two years. I feel that these headaches and expenses could have been avoided if martin burks had fixed my car the first time; I also feels that martin burks chevrolet is an untrustworthy service center. I will also be contacting the better business bureau to inform them of the unsatisfied service I have had with martin burks chevrolet service center.
As listed in the may 2004 c.r. The recalls on the chevrolet lumina, monte carlo, and malibu 97-98 on replacing the pinion bearing in power-steering gear could separate and allow pinion shaft to move. I have had the same problem on my 1998 chevrolet cavalier, whereas I could barely turn my steering wheel to the right while turning. My rack and pinion had to be replaced by the dealer. Why is this not included in your recall listings.
The consumer received a recall notice (02-v-286-000) for replacement of rack and pinion bearing. The dealership the recall repair was not done properly. The problem still occurs the service manager (rick jackson).
I was attempting to turn left to pull out of a parallel parking space when I heard something pop and it suddenly felt as if my car had lost all power steering. One month later I heard of rack and pinion steering recall on 1998 cavaliers which is what I drive and my car had all of the effects of what were listed. After taking my car into a chevy dealer, I was told my car did not fit the recall and that I needed a whole new transmission. I asked if they had checked my transmission fluid, and they said yes that there was plenty and that I would have to pay 1200 for a new transmission. I declined their services to fix my vehicle and later had my uncle who is an airplace mechanic take a look at it. He told me there was nothing wrong with my transmission I was just very very low on fluid. My transmission is perfect now and he agrees that my car should have been included in the recall seeing as the rack and pinion steering has broken. Repeatedly I have called gm to no avail on why my car is not included in this recall, and I feel very taken advantage of by the chevy dealer outz chevrolet for not being honest with me about my car.
The rack and pinion on my car failed as I was driving it. I had to have it replaced. Although there is a recall on the lower pinion seperation as of jan. 2003, it only seems to cover a certain range of VIN #'s for this make. My mechanic called in jan. Of '03, but was not able to obtain any information on it. I guess until a large number of people complain, and there are no injuries, the manufacturere does not take it seriously. I have 3 young kids, and I can not wait for a fatality for the manufacturer to acknowledge there is a problem.
The steering wheel did not realign properly after making a turn. The dealer has been contacted. Please describe further.
Power steering has slowly gone I took it to mechanic who could not read but says there seems to be a leak but he can't figure out where. It's caused the entire car to act up and I don't even want it anymore.!!
Chevrolet cavlier 1998 - the car is only 5 1/2 years old with 33,000 miles on it. I have had steering issues for more than 3 years with this car. I can not parallel park or make hard turns with out the steering locking up or forcing me to you my entire body weight to ge the wheel to move. When I've taken it to a dealership they simply say this is how the car is designed use the gas and that a recall has not been issued although according to this web page there has been. Apparantly according to gm my VIN number is not included in the nov/2002 recall for steering rack/pinion which sounds as if it is exactly what the problem is and that there are no recalls scheduled in the future.
Request of restitution for repairs made to a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. *mr the consumer was not informed that a pinion bearing was also replaced because of a recall. The consumer also had problems with the rack and pinion locking up. *scc the consumer also stated the battery was replaced.
Vehicle experiencing similar malfunctions as described in recall 02049.*mr please review for further investigations. *cb the consumer was informed his vehicle identification numer was not included in the recall.
Approximately 1 month after taking my '98 cavalier in for recall 02v286000 repair I started hearing a terrible sound from the steering every time I make a left-hand turn. This noise is only heard when making left-hand turns.
Consumer states that the steering wheel is smoking. Dealer notified.
The steering rack and pinion locked up on two separate occasions. *ph the vehicle was involved in recall# c02049-s. There had been four incidents while attempting to turn left in traffic. Chevrolet would not replace the rack and pinion gear assembly until the dealer could replicate the failure. *scc
Vehicle experienced loss in steering.*mr the vehicle experienced 4 failures when the consumer attempted to make a turn the steering failed and then the engine died. After numerous visits to the dealership, the refused to make any repairs until the vehicle was further evaluated. There was a recall regarding the steering rack and pinion in which the vehicle experienced the same symptoms. *ts (brother on behalf of sister naida schaefer)
Complaint of recall service co2049-s nar 07/10/2003 *mr the consumer experienced a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel. The rack and pinion was damaged causing internal noise. The dealer was notified but refused to make repairs unless consumer paid for parts and labor. The consumer is requesting that this case be investigated and remedial action take place. *cb
The consumer request reimbursement for repairs made to power steering. *mr the consumer contacted chevrolet in regard to reimbursement recall#1159156, stating that her vehicle experienced the same symptoms. The dealer denied reimbursement due to not being able to verify cause of he malfunction of the lower pinion bearing of the vehicles power steering. The rack was replaced. Scc
I was experiencing trouble in my car when iturned left at low speeds. If felt almost as though I was losing power in the steering part of my car. Shortly after that, a friend of mine emailed me a notice tham chevy was conducting a recall on my car type and described the same problem that I was having. The article from reuters said that it cause accidents but no fatalities. I immediately got my car fixed and was told that there was not an official recall out yet. I waited and once the recall was out, my car was not included. My car fits all of the parameters of the recall and was experiencing the same problem.
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for recall remedy 02v286000 on 02/24/03. However on 03/20/03 consumer attempted to the turn steering wheel to the right, but the steering became very difficult as if it locked up and the wheels did not turn properly.
The rack and pinion failed on the vehicle.8jb
After the recall was performed on the rack and pinion, the problem recurred.
Consumer was informed no parts were available regarding the rack and pinion. Recall #02 v 286 000.
The federal safety agency#02-v-286-000 consumer was informed the recall replacement would be performed in march or the first week in april. *jb scc
Consumer loss steering control, when the vehicle hit a curve.
The steering wheel column locked up, which caused the vehicle to stall. *jb scc
The federal safety agency#02-v-286-000: lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly. This vehicle is not include due to the VIN#. Please provide further information. Ph
Recall campaign: steering: gear: rack and pinion (recall number 02v286000). The vehicle's rack and pinion failed prior to recall notification. The consumer contacted the manufacturer who informed him that he vehicle was not include in the recall due to VIN.
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