2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer: steering wheel locks up

Filed Feb 4, 2008 · Steering · 74,100 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

My family and self were returning from a same day trip when with out warning, our 2002 chevy trailblazer ls steering locked up and it left me with no control of the vehicle, I've driven in all kinds of conditions without incident or accident but on this day I could not avoid going off the road into a ditch. Thank god my family was just shaken up badly but no personal injuries I however did smack my head on steering wheel and am currently being seen by family doctor we love this vehicle and just purchased it not two weeks ago. The reason for this grievance is simply that when contacting service department were we purchased said vehicle, was treated as if we made up the whole thing and accused of driver error, called liars, and basically treated with total indifference to a situation were things could have been a terrible loss of life, please assist my family and I in getting this situation investigated with a dealer ship that has no regard for the truth only in the all mighty dollar. Also the man my wife spoke with threatened us to find a attorney that will believe our b.s. Please help us with this situation in so we don't have to sue a company whom has a employee that's simply put a parasite that has no regard for others period.. Thank you for your time and effort on these matters.

Filed Apr 15, 2006 · Steering · 85,975 miles · CA

I noticed my vehicle was leaking oil on my driveway so I decided to take it to get it checked out as I was on my way to the lube n oil I went to turn and my power steering locked up almost caused me to crash when I took it to the lube n oil they checked it out and said its not the engine oil its your power steering that's leaking and it has all leaked out. So they took it over to the shop but after 2 hrs waiting they could not figure out what is wrong im very upset that this would happen to a car that is only a few years old I will have to take my vehicle in on monday to have it checked.

Filed Jul 31, 2005 · Engine, Seat belts · 35,000 miles · PA

Sharp turn steering locks up. Passenger seat belt gets tighter and tighter doesn't release pressure. 4 wheel drive not working . Tapping sound in engine. The only thing the dealer has done is replace power steering pump and within 5 miles it was not working again.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Steering · 7,100 miles · MA

When turning the steering wheel towards the right steering locks. *ak

Filed Jun 4, 2002 · Steering · MA

While driving in low speed and making a right turn, steering wheel locked up, in the same day while making a left turn, steering wheel locked up. Dealer has been contacted. *ak

Filed Apr 29, 2002 · Steering · MI · crash · 1 injury

While changing lanes, steering has locked up and caused vehicle to run into a concrete wall, manufacturer was notified. *ak after the power steering locked up, the vehicle hit the concrete wall and rolled backwards crashing with another vehicle. The consumer stated that the vehicle had a manufacturers defect. Three weeks prior to the incident the vehicle was in for a recall also associated with the steering column.