While driving a squeaking noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer was making a left turn, and the steering wheel failed to move. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the steering wheel belt needed to be replaced.
1997 Chevrolet Venture steering complaints
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When making a right hand turn power steering failed. As a result, vehicle was thrown into oncoming traffic. Dealer stated that rack and pinion malfunctioned. No impact was reported.
1997 chevrolet venture van replaced power steering pump and rack pinion steering, writer question if his vehicle is included with recalled campaign id number 02v286000. *ph *mr *sc *jb.
Vehicle requires excessive force to steer to the right, followed by unintended power assist to steer to the left. This is after recall campaign number 02v286000 (02049) was accomplished on 03/19/03 @ 103819 miles.
When turning the steering wheel towards the right steering wheel locked, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership to be inspected.
I am the owner of a 1997 venture chevrolet van that I purchased in may of 1997. I have several concerns after reviewing your web site. First, I just charged on my credit card almost $2,000 (december 2003) to fix the rack and pinion steering and to replace the power steering pump. There was a recall in november 2002 that I was not notified for the rack and pinion. Second, I have just learned that there is a recall related to the power pump steering. It is not by chance that both of these items have malfunctioned on my vehicle. I have experienced the exertion on more pressure to make turns and this is some of the issues that are related to the recall. I can not give a specific date of the incidents when the issues first started but it is fair to say it started sometime in 2003. What procedures should I follow to get these charges taken off of my credit card? Since I paid for or is charged to my credit card, I can not get the repairs free. If you would like to have a copy of bills - please let me know. Also, I had an issue with the leaking of break fluid in 2001. After viewing your web site it appears that this could have been caused by another defect. I do not think it is just by chance the three major repairs that I have paid for on my vehicle are recalls from your organization.
The federal safety agency recall 02-v-286-000 mini vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between january 1, 1996 and october 31, 1997, could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape. This recall failed. The dealer was notified.*ak
When making a turn at 15 MPH steering wheel made a loud grinding noise, and then locked up. With enough force consumer was able to unlock the steering wheel. Dealership was notified, but was unable to resolve the problem.
Loss of power steering LED to the death of driver's infant daughter as stated by the consumer's lawyer. *la while driving the vehicle's steering locked up. The consumer lost control of the vehicle which then ran off the road and struck a tree. In january 2003 the manufacturer issued a recall for the vehicle's rack and pinion.
I made a left hand turn onto the street I live on, the steering wheel locked up and released. It ripped out of my hands and sent me right on onto someone's front lawn nearly missing a tree. I regained control just in time and got it back on the road. I limped it home and parked it. I called the dealer I bought it from and did not believe me and would not help, so I started looking for a different vehicle with help from my parents. Found a dealer ship 3 cities away and said bring it in and we'll help you. They called in saginaw steering plant rep. And it did it to him and said we'll replace for free just pay labor. Seeing it was not covered by my extended warranty I accepted and traded it in on a s-10 pick-up.
Consumer seeking full reimbursement for repairs done to 1997 chevrolet venture regarding the rack and pinion. *mr *ts
Vehicle steers to the right at all times. Dealer replaced rack andpinion and it is pulling on the opposite side.
The rack and pinion failed prior to recall notification 02v-286000. The consumer requested reimbursement but was denied. *ak
The consumer took the vehicle in for recall repair 02v286000 on 03/31/03. The dealer replaced the lower pinion bearings but advised the consumer that the rack assembly was bad but this repair would not be covered under recall. Dealer advised consumer that their agreement with manufacturer was to replace bearings only.
The recall which was performed on the consumer's vehicle failed. Recall # 02 v 286 000. *jb
The power steering failed. She had received the recall notice concerning steering and had the remedy work performed. However, the problem persisted.
Consumer was informed no parts were available regarding the rack and pinion recall 02v286 000.
The rack and pinion failed.*dt
While driving and attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel locked up nearly causing a major accident. This now happens constantly to the point where we don't even want to drive this minivan. The last time I drove it, the steering locked up a total of 15 times. It is definitely a hazard to my wife and children.
While in motion, consumer was making a left turn and the steering locked. Consumer had to apply considerable force to overcome the resistance. Driving about 100 feet and turning left the steering locked again. Consumer was later informed that a seal in the rack and pinion had failed and the assembly had to be replaced. Consumer disassembled the pinion gear and the seals were in tact. The seals didn't fail. Further inspection and consumer discovered that the lower pinion bearing was damaged and all of the ball bearings were gone. Consumer believes there is a design flaw in the rack and pinion assembly that poses a risk to the general public. Consumer would like to be compensated for monies paid to replace the assembly.
The power steering system failed preventing the steering wheel from turning and unable to control the vehicle. This was not a case of the power steering failing and it was hard to steer. The steering could not be turned and I could feel the power steering preventing me from turning the wheel. This happened in a parking lot, at slow speed, where I could pull over and have the car towed. The car could not be driven safely.
Consumer states while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel locked up. Took vehicle to rerpair shop, in which they had repaired and stated that the rack and pinion will need replacing. *jb consumer stated that the warranty had expired. (06/26/02)
When driving and making left turns, the steering wheel locks up and owner could not control vehicle. *ak rack and pinion failed. After replacement, air bag light remains on.
Worsening over the course of one week occurring at all speeds power steering locks up while turning left. Chevrolet dealership chevy chase maryland states rack and pinion cracked requiring replacement, power steering flush and hose replacement, and alignment required for tires after placement of new rack and pinion. No mention made of history of gm 1997 model rack and pinion similar problems though history of same found over internet.
Loss of power steering and power brake assisted when going through shallow puddle. Battery light went on and off. Engine light went on and off. At the time of the incident, it was raining and the road was wet with some puddle in the road. When I have to use the right lane to make right or left turn, I have to go through some water that ponded along the gutter line, the steering seize on me and required forceful turn. Brake paddle was hard to press and did not stop the vehicle appropriately.
While driving rack and pinion steering system failed, resulting in loss of steering control. Vehicle has been checked by dealer.
At 10 MPH, while trying to make a left turn, steering wheel made a popping noise, then it locked up on consumer. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak
Defective steering
I sent a report earlier this week regarding the steering failure of my van on 3/18/02. I brought our minivan to iron trail to be repaired. On 3/28/02 we called to find out when the repairs would be complete and the mechanic told us that the replacement rack he installed in our van broke when he was taking it for a test drive after installation. He also told us that this is the second chevrolet venture that he needed to replace the rack and then the replacement rack also broke. This seems to be a failure on the part of chevrolet in that the rack is defective. This is a major problem since the vehicle can not be steered at all when this occurs. I feel this is a serious safety issue and that it needs to be investigated futher. There are probably many people out there that don't realize that their steering can "freeze" at any time. A minivan is a family vehicle and a person should not be concerned about getting in a serious accident because of steering failure. Please contact me regarding what is done with these type of reports and what follow up there is. Thank you. Nlm
While driving steering became tight; then, failed repeatedly. Made left turn and steering locked up and froze. Could not turn steering wheel. Please add VIN.
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