1999 chevrolet lumina ls. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle shutting off while driving. *ld the consumer stated the pass-key 11 security system activated while driving causing the vehicle to lose steering and braking functions while being driven.
Chevrolet Lumina power steering loss problems
58 of the 2,945 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Lumina describe loss of power steering, most of them for the 1990 model year.
- owner complaints
- 58
- worst model year
- 1990
- typical mileage
- 126,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Loss of power 9Brake failure 3Steering noise 2Fuel gauge 2Airbag light 2Headlights 1Fuel pump 1Grinding brakes 1
What owners say
I was driving home veered off the left side of the road lost control the power steering went out spun in circles until finally hitting a concrete culvert neither airbag deployed. I broke 4 vertebraes 7 ribs and received a traumatic brain injury. Couldn't even recall my parents foe months or even they lived together . Laid in the car til paramedic found me about an hor later. The airbag was designed to prevent head injury. The 1997 chevy lumina failed horribly. Plus tendays in a coma lost a $50 k yr job and sent to a nursing home to spend my 33rd,thanksgnd christmas in until I was released from guardianship. 12/30/13 please help! How is the 1997 malibu different than all the luminas recalls? Same year. Gm istrying to cut there costs oh but they messed up.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet lumina. The contact was attempting a left turn at 15 MPH when the power steering failed. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. The contact stated the failure would only occur when making a left turn. The contact checked the brake fluid levels which were adequate. He was able to locate a recall for the failure (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v527000- steering: rack and pinion) but was advised by the manufacturer that his VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 110,000. Updated 11/03/10. *lj updated 11/04/10
Temporary loss of steering. On 4 occasions within the past 2 weeks I had recently left my residence and was making either a left or right turn. At the start of the turn I could not steer the car. It was as if something was broken, I did hear a squeal. I was able to return home (about 2 blocks) and again checked the power steering fluid and the serpentine belt. The fluid was correct and the belt is about 8 months old. For the recall #03v527000 in 2003 I did go to the chevrolet dealer in ft. Myers and they checked the vehicle and told me that the car was ok.
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.
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.
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.
Ltr fwd wmail fm (tx) re recall of a 1997 chevrolet lumina for defective steering column.*ts the consumer's daughter was involved in an accident which resulted in fatal injuries. The vehicle has an open recall on the steering rack and pinion. If this part failed it could result in loss of steering control. The consumer believes the part failed and caused his daughter to loose control of the vehicle. As a result the vehicle crashed into a full size pickup which was pulling a stock trailer.
While driving at low speeds, the vehicle lost power steering. Please provide more information.
1. Steering became difficult. 2. Loud thud from front of vehicle and total steering loss. 3. Nothing. Car was towed to my home.
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
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The four (4) steering column support bracket attaching bolts were under torqued during assembly.
- Risk
- Inadequate torque can cause these bolts to vibrate, loosen, or fall out resulting in loss of steering control and increase the potential for a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will retorque the steering column support bracket attaching bolts to the correct specifications.
Recall number 95V030000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Lumina power steering loss
Which Chevrolet Lumina years have loss of power steering problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1990 (18 complaints), 1997 (14 complaints) and 1991 (10 complaints).
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