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.
1998 Chevrolet Lumina: clunking or noise when steering
6 of the 223 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina describe clunking or noise when steering.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Clunking or noise when steering by model year
- 20001
- 19986
- 19961
- 19953
- 19901
What owners say
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.
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
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.
Power steering pressure hose replaced, causing grinding noise when turning wheel. Mjs
Bad power steering hose causing noise. Yh
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Steering: rack and pinion
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. If the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. If the pinion shaft moves even further, the driver will require much higher effort to turn left and may not be able to turn the wheel as much as intended. With the maximum pinion shaft movement, which requires internal gear component damage, the driver can encounter high resistance to turning left, followed by unintended power assist to the right. In any of these conditions, a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began on february 5, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080; chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537; or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 03V527000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina steering noise
Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina?
6 of 223 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina (3%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Chevrolet Lumina
Stalling 10Brake failure 8Steering lock-up 8Loss of power 6Knocking 5
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