Dt: consumer had recall 03v527000 repairs done in february which was suppose to be preventive recall work. Vehicle was still experiencing loss of power steering. Consumer said when she turned left the vehicle demonstrated high resistance. Took vehicle to dealer after manufacturer advised her to take it to any dealer. The dealer insisted that she go back to dealer who did the original recall repairs. Dealer checked vehicle after she agreed to pay for the labor. Mechanic checked vehicle and claimed it was rack and pinion problem.
1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: loss of power steering
6 of the 164 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
- 20071
- 20064
- 20041
- 20031
- 20013
- 20001
- 19991
- 19981
- 19976
- 19965
- 19951
What owners say
Recall 03v527000 concerning steering gear bearings. Consumer had a concern while making a left turn the vehicle lost steering control. Also, air conditioner/ hazard lights, and driver's side power window failed to operate. Dealer was not notified.
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.
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.
Engine has erratic idle. Check engine light stays on. Engine stalls and will not start. Engine stalls while driving and leaves you with no power steering or power brakes. Engine accelerates on its own. Engine has failed 11 times. Vehicle is currently at dealership for the third time . After last dealership looked at car, brake pedal turned into gas pedal. Car is now more dangerous than ever. Purchased car july 1997. Current milage 5218 miles. Filed complaint with bbb.
While driving on freeway at about 60 MPH the engine just cuts off without any warning. It has done that several times, leaving no power steering or power brakes. Consumer states that it doesn't make a noise, it just cuts off. Consumer has contacted the dealer, and the dealer has tried to fix the problem three times but it keep doing the same thing over again.
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 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
6 of 164 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (4%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
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 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
ABS 7No deployment 6Stalling 6Steering lock-up 6Ball joint 5
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