The power steering locked when the driver attempted to turn the steering wheel to the left. Please provide any additional information. *nlm *ph
1998 Chevrolet Lumina steering complaints
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98 chevrolet lumina steering won"t turn to the left without jerking ,sometimes it is easy and others it"s like the power steering won"t work but turns easy to the right.
While driving and making left or right turns and without warning steering wheel locked up. Dealer stated rack and pinion failed.
When the driver attempted to make a left hand turn the steering wheel locked completely up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the rack and pinion malfunctioned. Please provide any further details.
While driving there was a vibration in the steering wheel and a loud noise in the steering column. This was caused by a steering shaft failure. Gm dealership said that ford company had started a recall on some of they're models for the same exact problem. *ak *cb
I purchased my vehicle used and it still had 1000 mile warranty from the dealer. When I got the car there was a problem with the fuel pump so they replaced it. Before I even got out of the parking lot the (vibration shudder hose) went bad. Or at least that is what the guy at the service area told me the name was. They have replaced that. And for almost two years now I have been fighting with them that the power steering has been whining. Also the brakes do not stop to well in the rain. I travel a lot and we go through brakes like water. We also had the AC compressor go out last year during the summer. The car was only 4 years old. We keep our car up very well. I do not understand all these problems. I know this may not seem like big problems but when I keep my car up and have been fighting with the dealer due to whining this is frustrating.
When making a turn there is a loud clunking noise. Vehicle was inspected by dealer, who determined that upper column shaft failed. A recall has been issued on similar/ make and models; however this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Please provide further information.
While driving steering wheel broke in half. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
A loud noise occurs within steering pump assembly. Replaced rack and pinion steering which did not correct problem. Please give any further details.
Power steering has failed about a half dozen times. If I was not a pretty strong man, car would become uncontrollable. Power steering has failed when making turns after running through mudpuddles or standing water. Takes tremendous effort to turn. Possibility of someone getting seriously injured or killed. Just sent message to chevrolet via their website. Just have not taken the time to find out about it.
Small bumps cause steering to go light and struts make loud noise and the low traction light comes on
Car rolls backwards when stopped on slight inclines unless the brake is fully depressed. It has caught me by surprise a few times. I will mention it to dealer on my next visit as I thought this was a normal thing for big car. Steering column gives a loud clunk when turning; it sounds like it is not properly locked in the adjustment position. I have had it checked and "nothing wrong" was found. I have only changed the steering wheel position once in 1-1/2 yrs. Yet it still does it constantly and it is such a hard click that I feel like the steering wheel is going to drop into another position. I will report it to the dealer again.
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The lumina steering is very loose at the center. It wonders when driving sraight. Dealer won't fix the problem. I have told them about it four times sense I bought the car.
Bad power steering hose causing noise. Yh
Power steering pressure hose replaced, causing grinding noise when turning wheel. Mjs
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