1991 Chevrolet Lumina: loss of power steering

Filed Apr 12, 2007 · Body · 127,000 miles · MI

Tl* - the contact owns a 1991 chevrolet lumina. The contact lost power steering while at a stop sign. The vehicle was towed. There were no warning indicators. The mechanic diagnosed the failure as having occurred due to a missing cradle bolt. The failure mileage was 127,000. The contact stated that recall 097v05800 & recall 00v189000 were issued for the same problem. However, when she called the manufacturer they advised her that her vehicle was not apart of the recall.

Filed Dec 14, 2006 · Body, Steering · 127,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 MPH on normal road conditions, there was a loss of steering control. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, who determined the steering intermediate shaft separated from the steering gear. There was a the federal safety agency recall # 00v189000 indicating the vehicles who operated in salt belt states were affected due to corrosion. However, the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN, even though the vehicle operated in michigan. The manufacturer was also contacted, who confirmed the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle remained inoperable.

Filed Aug 17, 2004 · Steering · 256,000 miles · MI

1. Steering became difficult. 2. Loud thud from front of vehicle and total steering loss. 3. Nothing. Car was towed to my home.

Filed Apr 14, 2003 · Engine · MI

Ltr fm norman parker (mi). Loss of steering control during operation due to engine cradle bolt failure.

Filed Jun 26, 2002 · Body, Steering · OH

While making a left turn engine fell out of its cradle due to faulty bolts. This caused consumer to lose steering. Please provide any further information.

Filed Apr 16, 2002 · Body · NY

While mechanic was driving about 15 MPH bolts in the retainer for front frame cradle fell out, resulting in loss of power steering. Dealer contacted.

Filed Mar 20, 2002 · Body · WI · 2 injuries

Consumer received recall oov18900o/manufacturer's recall c00061-f concerning engine craddle bolts, however no parts were available, northway gm auto mall sales manager was paul mkenzie 715 365 8117. *ak. Consumer was not informed that the vehicle should not be driven and while driving, the cradle bolts failed, the frame pulled away from the body which in turn caused a loss of steering, the vehicle went across the center line and veered to the left, then left the road, the vehicle was towed to the dealer, there were 2 injuries.

Filed Sep 27, 2001 · Body · IL

Recall 00 v 189 000/rear cradle bolts: vehicle lost steering while traveling, problem was loss of front engine cradle bolts. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed May 10, 2001 · Body, Steering · IA

Rear cradle mounts broke while driving approximately 10-15 MPH,causing rack and pinion to separate, and resulting in loss of steering.*ak

Filed Oct 30, 2000 · Body, Steering · IL

Consume r was traveling about 45mph and engine cradle bolts were rusted and frame fell apart. He had no steering on the vehicle. Dealership was aware, and tmechanic fixed the problem.*ak rear right steering collumn was inoperative because the cradle washers were rusted and the cradle broke as the result of rusting.