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.
Chevrolet Lumina steering noise problems
12 of the 2,945 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Lumina describe clunking or noise when steering, most of them for the 1998 model year.
- owner complaints
- 12
- worst model year
- 1998
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20001
- 19986
- 19961
- 19953
- 19901
Often reported together
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
Steering wheel made clicking sound when trying to turn wheel became hard to steer as if no power steering and air bag light came on. Turned out to be the air bag coil - which had an exposed circuit. Noticed many technical service bulletins of this nature about the clicking in the steering wheel. Do not know if air bag was involved with the techinical service bulletins or other complaints. Could have been a very serious incedent if this occurred while driving the vehicle. So happens that it occurred while pulling out of a parking space at a chevrolet dealership after just having the ABS system repaired.
Consumer states that the steering would make a popping sound when turning. Dealer was notified and replaced the steering gear box. Nlm
Cosnumer noticed no steering and noise from the front of vehicle while traveling. Consumer looked under vehicle and noticed engine on ground. Please provide further infomaton.
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
Steering column makes noise.
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 steering noise
Which Chevrolet Lumina years have clunking or noise when steering problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1998 (6 complaints), 1995 (3 complaints) and 1990 (1 complaints).
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