I own a 1998 chevrolet lumina its rack in pinion is doing the same as recalled cars but the dealer says my car isn't recalled by VIN number is thee anyway to get chevrolet to make the repairs its to dangerous to drive like this.
1998 Chevrolet Lumina steering complaints
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Make : chevrolet model : lumina year : 1998 component: steering:rack and pinion my car shows all the signs of the reason you did this recall why was my car not included.
Dt*: the contact stated while making a left turn the steering is shaky and a grinding noise is heard coming from the vehicle. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 03v527000, regarding the steering: rack and pinion. The dealership was alerted. The manufacturer was alerted and determined the VIN was not included in the recall.
Dt: the consumer stated that 1998 chevrolet lumina was having a problem with rack and pinion steering. The car makes noise in the front end. The rack and pinion had to be replaced. This has been a problem for about a month. The car has been checked by repairman. The consumer contacted gm, and this vehicle was not included in any recall on this issue due to VIN.
Dt: contact stated the lower rack and pinion was defective. . The car will not turn left. The contact owns a 1998 chevrolet lumina. He started having problems on august 19, 2005. He took vehicle to a dealer and they told him his this vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall 03v527000 due to VIN.
I just learned today that my lumina had a recall on dec. 11, 2003 for steering: rack and pinion. I have never been notified of this recall.
Rack and pinion steering locked while the consumer was making a left hand turn. Dealer stated there was a recall for this defect.
All my anti-freeze leaked out and the low coolant light never came on but I did not have any heat. I did notice anti-freeze on the ground and took my car to a repair shop. They said I needed a water pump and the intake manifold gaskets replaced.*ak I have also experienced a popping noise on the left front wheel when turning wheel to the right. No fatalities or injuries as yet.
Consumer had difficulty making left turns at low speeds. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the power steering pump needed to be replaced.
When driving through small puddles in the road during or after rain, power steering quits working when serpentine belt gets wet. This steering failure lasts for about 3 seconds until belt then grips and steering returns.*ak mechanic fabricated deflector to prevent water from splashing directly on belt.
When making a left or right turn, the consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. *ak the consumer felt that the problem may have been related to recall# 03v527000. *sc
Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned the federal safety agency recall 03v527000. Certain passenger vehicles have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, they indicated sorry this vehicle was not include in this recall due to the VIN.
Problems with steering on 1998 chevrolet lumina.*mr the vehicle steering became difficult at low speeds, particularly on left turns such as entering a parking space or parallel parking. The consumer researched the federal safety agency website and found a recall 03v527000 that seemed to describe the problem the vehicle was experienced. The consumer contacted the dealer and informed him of the recall. When the realer checked the recall he told the consumer that the vehicle was not included due to VIN.
While making a left turn at low speed vehicle lost steering power.
Tilt steering wheel is causing the turn signal to malfunction and smoke in the steering column. Consumer contacted the manufacturer. However, they were not much help.
Vehicle lost power assist when making a left hand turn.*mr
When turning the steering wheel towards the right, the steering wheel locked up, which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The owner took the vehicle to the dealership to be inspected. Please provide any further details.
While driving steering wheel tightened as if it didn't have power assist. Recall 03v527000 was issued for steering gear bearings. But this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
While making a left turn at low speed vehicle lost steering power without prior warning of problem occurring.
After the steering gear bearings recall 03v527000 was performed the check engine light came on. This didn't occur prior to having the recall perform. The dealership has been notified.
I own a 1998 chevrolet lumina, which I purchased new in 1998. I had noticed a sporadic steering wheel kick-back at low speeds when turning left in this vehicle. I told a friend about my situation (he too owns same year,make,model) and he explained he received a recall letter from chevrolet and had this problem corrected on his vehicle. I called my local chevolet dealer and the service advised scheduled me an appointment to repair, but then called me back and cancelled appointment and explained to me that my VIN number was not included in the recall. I called chevrolet assistance and they advised me to pay for repairs out of my pocket because my car was out of warranty. I feel this is unacceptable and discriminatory. Obviously chevrolet is trying to reduce their costs by denying my claim for this campaign. I have seen quite a few other chevrolet owners with the same complaint. When is the federal safety agency going to step in show the imbeciles at chevrolet that this steering problem has a broader scope than they are willing to admit too.
In december, the steering froze up in my 98 lumina ltz after making a left hand turn. Mechanic said it was only a belt problem but the steering continued to be very tight. Also there was a continuous tapping sound. After a recent brake service, a different mechanic informed me that the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. The dealership claims that although the 98 luminas were included in the last recall, my serial number was not among those recalled; however it is suffering from the same problems as those recalled.
We have a 1998 chevrolet lumina that exhibits the same problems turning left as the federal safety agency campaign id number : 03v527000. Gm says that this car is not affected by the recall. The VIN# is [xxx]. We are going to have to have this car repaired. What can be done about this? *ak updated 07/30/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
While driving 55 MPH and changing lanes steering failed. Steering wheel rotated, but the vehicle would not react to the movement. This occurred without warning.
While turning the steering wheel it would be hard to turn. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for analysis, and mechanic told consumer that this vehicle was not included in recall 03v527000 concerning steering bearing failure due to VIN.
I have a chev lumnia 1998 which I purchaused new. I have always notice the steering to be very "tight/stif to turn. The dealer said it was ok and had no recall. Also the horn won't hardly blow...
When making only a left turn, vehicle looses power steering. As a result steering becomes difficult. There is recall for this issue, but the VIN # is outside the remedy scope. *ph
While driving and making left or right turns and without warning steering wheel locked up.*mr the consumer stated the steering wheel usually locked up when it was raining. *jb
While making a left hand turn vehicle suddenly lost all power temporarily. Took vehicle dealership, but problem was not resolved.*ak *ts
The steering wheel locked up after the vehicle had been sitting with the engine off. The consumer had taken the vehicle to a mechanic, and the mechanic replaced the rack and pinion and power steering pump. *ak *scc
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