I experienced power steering failure making left turns only. Dealer told me that my vehicle is not in the recall scope even thou it has the exact problem as the recall vehicles of 1998 (the federal safety agency id # 02v28600). They replaced the power steering gear at my cost. They kept the core gear assembly dn/26065144 - rv 26065041-78091. They told me they could not tell what caused the failure because it is a sealed unit.
1998 Chevrolet Venture: loss of power steering
5 of the 409 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Venture describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- 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
- 20001
- 19991
- 19985
- 199711
What owners say
Vehicle experienced power steering failure. He did not receive a recall notice concerning the steering. The dealer told him that his vehicle is not in the recall scope, even thought it has the exact problem.
Consumer has experienced sudden yet intermittent loss of power steering and power brakes while making a wide turn to the right resulting in loss of control. Nlm
After going through puddles everything would shut down or not work properly. Power steering is difficult/fan belt slips after getting wet/ alternator would quit working. Also, no protection cover to prevent water splashing. Taking to dealer to check out.*ak ABS light keeps going off.
Shield that protects engine is not adequate, causing the belt to get wet when driving over puddles, resulting in loss of steering.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Steering: rack and pinion
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles and 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.
- 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 january 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 02V286000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Venture power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet Venture?
5 of 409 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Venture (1%) 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 1998 Chevrolet Venture?
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 1998 Chevrolet Venture
Headlights 56Engine failure 24Overheating 14Door locks 11Check engine light 9Knocking 9Stalling 9Airbag light 8No deployment 7Tire blowout 7ABS 6Seat belt 6Wipers 6Brake failure 5Steering lock-up 5
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