Consumer dissatisfied with the work done on her vehicle. *ph the dealer told the consumer that the steering problem she experienced had nothing to do with recall 03v-527000. The consumer disagrees and believes that the dealer refused to repair the vehicle under recall because she refused to let them replace other items on the vehicle.
1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo steering complaints
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When making a left turn, the steering wheel locked up. The dealer has been contacted. The dealer is replaced the rack and pinion. *jb
Heard a loud rumbling noise while backing out of the driveway. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer determined that rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced.
When turning the steering wheel towards the left, the steering locked up, which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. *ak the rack and pinion was replaced *jb
I am having problems with my 1997 monte carlo. The power steering intermittently locks up and/or becomes very difficult to operate. Problem always occurs when turning to the left, usually at low speeds. Problem becoming progressively worse to the point where vehicle is not drivable.
Left rear bolt that held the control arm on to the axle broke off. It was noticed when vehicle was being backed out of the garage. Vehicle was checked at the dealer. And no evidence of previous damage was found.
While driving approximately 15 MPH, the steering failed without warning, which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into the curb. Dealer diagnosed that the rack and pinion system was defective. *ak gm stated that there was a defect in the rack and pinion but not this vehicle. *scc
High pressure power steering hose failure. Nlm
Power steering locked up when making a left turn. At first it happen with my son driving, was fine one day, and like something broke the next. I took my car to my mechanic, they said they have seen 3 monto carlo's that month having the same problem. I have owned numerous vehicles in my life and have never had this kind of problem. It is a very dangerous situation. Then when driving it to my mechanic, thank god my son was in the car with me, and helped me muscle the car through the turn, or there would have been a serious accident. Also the gas gauge has never given a accurate reading. When my mechanic told me they had been seeing a lot of monte carlos with this problem, it alerted me that there must be a serious problem with the power steering, and I starting checking the recalls, and sure enough, gm has recalled 96 - 98's chevrolet luminas, which is a sister car to the monto carlo, the only major difference between these two cars is the body style coupe (2 door) to sedan (four door). They have the same mechanical working parts. Hopefully they'll get the monte carlo recalled soon before there are serious consequences.
When turning the steering wheel will not rotate back to standard position. The wheel continues to rotate around in a circle. Ph
Consumer called complaining about the rack an pinion steering broke. Also stated that while driving the vehicle the rack and pinion steering broke which it completely left the consumer with no control of the steering. Dealer and manufacture were contacted and have a recall and that they don't know what to do. Ts
While driving 15mph, steering wheel locked up. *ak vehicle would not turn from left to right, consumer had to stop to unlock steering.
Had no power steering, had to stop and back up to complete turn, steering come and go. Stopped to check could not determine the cause, found power steering pump empty.
Lost partial steering ability while driving 55 MPH. No previous warning of a problem existed. Very scary to have this happen while driving.
Power steering froze due to broken rack and pinion on the xepressway, was very dangerous and scary.
Consumer was driving at approximately 15 MPH when shaft that holds pulley snapped off inside power steering pump, causing loss of steering, consumer was able to control vehicle enough to get off road. No prior warning.
While making a turn aluminum rack and pinion rubbed against and shafed into steering pump, causing it to burn out, resulting in stalling. There is a new design of the part. Please provide further information.
Rack and pinion steering locked up while vehicle was in use, causing loss of vehicle control.
Power steering rack had constant leak. Yh
Steering column assembly failed.
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