1990 Chevrolet Lumina steering problems

Filed Mar 23, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 211,591 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1990 chevrolet lumina. The contact stated that the floor panels on the front driver and passenger sides were exposed. Also, the front passenger side door failed to open on from outside and inside the vehicle. The contact had to apply force to get the front passenger side door to open and close. The contact also indicated that all of the seat belts failed to work except the rear driver side seat belt. Additionally, the vehicle stalled more than once and the steering wheel was extremely tight upon making a turn. The vehicle was unable to be safely driven and a knocking noise was heard. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 91v005000 (seat belts) and 90v054000 (seat belts). An independent dealer was notified of the failures and indicated that the vehicle needed to be inspected, but did not confirm that an inspection was completed before selling the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 211,591.

Filed May 30, 2006 · Steering · MI

Dt*: the contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the car suddenly pulled to the right. When the contact regained control of the vehicle, the steering wheel was in the upside down position. The vehicle was steered into a driveway. Upon inspection, the shaft between the steering column and the rack and pinion was observed to be detached. When the rack and pinion was reassemled it appeared to be very loose. The contact is a private mechanic by trade.

Filed Oct 26, 2005 · Body, Steering · 174,000 miles · OH

Dt:the contact received the federal safety agency recall 00v189000 concerning front engine cradle bolts. While driving the vehicle's front engine cradle bolts rusted, and the frame dropped to the ground. Also, the steering shaft separated and broke. He was unable to steer the car. He was able to stop the car without incident, the vehicle was then towed. The contact had the vehicle repaired at cost. Contacted the manufacturer, and they refused to pay for the repair work. They stated the repair cost would exceed the cost of the vehicle.

Filed Nov 6, 2003 · Body, Steering · 124,800 miles · 00

Vehicle is experiencing a defect with the rear cradle where 1 or both rear cradle bolts pulled through the retainers due to corrosion. As a result, the engine cradle is no longer supported by the engine mounting, and the steering intermidiate shaft separated from the steering gear, causing sudden loss of steering.

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Steering · 15,000 miles · CT

While turning in any direction at various speeds there would be a loud noise coming from the steering wheel. Consumer stated vehicle was having the same problems as indicated in recall 97v05800, but the dealership mechanic would not repair this vehicle because the VIN was not included.

Filed Jul 30, 2003 · Steering · CA

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning vehicle would lose power steering. Dealer notified.

Filed Mar 12, 2002 · Steering · WI · crash

Consumer was traveling at a low speed, and without prior warning vehicle went into a ditch and flipped over three times.

Filed Oct 16, 2000 · Body, Steering · NY

Consumer had an appointment to take vehicle into dealer for frame cradle bolts to be replaced under a recall, on the way to dealer, cradle bolt broke and it caused steering shaft to separate from steering gear. Consumer was at a stop sign when it broke, there were no injuries.

Filed Aug 9, 2000 · Electrical, Lights · NJ · crash

On may 8, 2000, vehicle was repaired at a chevrolet dealership shop. Repairs included replacement of the starter and replacement of the turn signal lever switch which actuates several functions. On may 13, 2000, my daughter was involved in a 1-car accident when the steering failed due to the front bolts on the engine carriage detaching from the frame of the car. The result was that the engine dropped and the steering failed. An independent investigator determined in a report that it appeared these bolts had been loosened and withdrawn several inches recently before the accident, leaving only a fraction of an inch engaged in the retainers above in the frame, thereby leading to the failure. It is apparent that the technician who replaced the starter did this as a shortcut when he replaced the starter. Since this is denied by the dealer, I am being forced to take them to court at the present time.

Filed Jul 18, 2000 · Body, Steering · MI

Recall 00v189000/ cradle bolts : while vehicle was parked it was noticed that steering shaft was hanging. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and refused to acknowledge recall. Please feel free to provide further details.