1990 Chevrolet Lumina: loss of power steering

Filed May 9, 2006 · Body · MI

I had come to a stop at an intersection stop sign. I when to pull into traffic when the frame of the car just fell apart and I had no steering. I ended up in a persons yard. If there would have been heavy traffic of if I had gotten to the expressway as I had planned, this accident could have killed me or passengers in my car. I had to have the car towed and at this time have not made arrangements to have the car repaired.

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 Jul 30, 2003 · Steering · CA

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

Filed Apr 22, 2003 · Body · 126,000 miles · IL

I own a 1990 chevrolet lumina 3.1l sedan and had the rear cradle bolts fall out while I was driving, causing the steering shaft to disconnect so that I lost steering control. I called 2 dealers and the chevrolet customer assistance line and all of them denied that there was a recall on my car. I looked online and found a gm document that stated the vehicles that were covered in the recall and mine fit right into the range of VIN numbers listed. After calling them again, they said they had found the list that I had, but since my car was not listed in the visc that they would not repair my vehicle.

Filed Aug 14, 2002 · Body · FL

00 v 189 000/cradle bolts: loss of steering while making a left turn. Vehicle towed to a repair shop, and they informed consumer that cradle bolts were missing. Dealer was contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jun 27, 2002 · Body · FL

While driving vehicle lost steering control. Vehicle towed to a repair shop,and was informed that engine cradle bolts have pulled through retainer and disconnected from frame. Dealer was not notified at this time.

Filed May 24, 2002 · Body · MI

While making a left turn of 25 MPH, both front engine cradle bolts pull through the retainers and caused loss of steering. Dealer contacted and informed consumer that this vehicle was not cover under recall 00v189000 due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed May 16, 2001 · Wheels · IL · 1 injury

Consumer states his son was driving vehicle and without prior warning the rear wheel completely separated from vehicle, causing loss of steering and brake control, as a result the vehicle left the road, rolled over a few times and crashed, consumer states information that he has obtained, suggests the accident was the result of a factory defect, there was one injury due to accident.

Filed May 22, 2000 · Engine, Steering · MI

While traveling 45 MPH and without any indication front engine mounts dropped, causing loss of steering. Please provide further information.

Filed Mar 16, 2000 · Body · ME · crash

Front cradle retainer failed due to corrosion, causing loss of steering and loss of brakes which resulted in an accident.

Filed Feb 12, 2000 · Body, Steering · IN

The frame dropped because the front bolts that hold the frame together with bushings broke. This caused the front portion of the frame to drop on both sides of the car approximately 8". In addittion the power steering became restricted and caused asudden loss of steering.

Filed Feb 1, 2000 · Engine · MI

Cosnumer noticed no steering and noise from the front of vehicle while traveling. Consumer looked under vehicle and noticed engine on ground. Please provide further infomaton.