1994 Oldsmobile Achieva steering problems

Filed Apr 23, 2002 · Airbags, Steering · TN · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a front end collision and was totalled. None of the vehicles airbags deployed. *ak dealer contacted. Steering wheel broke due to impact. Injury was sustained.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Steering · TX

While making a right hand turn from a stop, the steering column fell into my lap. I took it to the dealer the following morning and was informed of a set of 4 pins that work themselves loose. The dealer told me on this particular model it happens rather often. They put the pins back in and glued them to make sure they would not fall out again. About 6 months later, steering wheel and column became extremely wobbly again. I took it back to the dealer and told me the glue must have not held. They reinstalled the pins and glued them back once again. The steering wheel is still loose and shakes. I am afraid they will fall out again. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Filed Apr 10, 2001 · Airbags, Steering · NC

Tilt mechanism "sprung" wheel swings up and down effects ability to drive car. Airbag performance could be comprimised because steering wheel swings up and down. Lights on dash or headlights may not function when high beam turned on or off by stalk on st

Filed Feb 20, 2001 · Steering · MD

While driving steering wheel falls down onto drivers lap due to bolts disengaging and causing loss of control. Please give any further details.

Filed Dec 27, 2000 · Electrical, Steering · AL · fire

Recall 00v287000/ ignition switch caused turn signal to be inoperative which is a safety feature. Deaelr is not willing to help because it's not part of recall. *ak fire and heat generated in the steering column could possibly damage other parts. The engine does not start and run because the ignition switch was not supplying power to park neutral switch and was replaced.

Filed Jul 24, 2000 · Steering · CA

Steering wheel fell into drivers lap when making a right turn into a drive way. Streering column dropped into driver lap and steering was impossible!!

Filed Jul 11, 2000 · Steering · TX

The steering wheel adjustment pins keep falling out causing the wheel to wobble. There are two pins that keep falling out, we remove the wheel in order to put them back in place, however they continue to come out. I t is very dangerous when it happens during driving . The wheel almost sits on my lap. Please let me know what I can do. These pins have many screwdriver marks, which makes me think that the previous owner may have had the same problem, and someone fixed it temporarily. I do not want to take it to the dealer for they are asking an outrageous amount to look into it. Please tell me if there is a way we can fix it ourselves, for we do almost any type of mechanical work. Thank you very much for your time and thanks in advance for your help. Sincerely, mrs. Grubbs

Filed Dec 28, 1999 · Steering · FL · fire

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Filed Jul 7, 1999 · Steering · PA

Rack & pinion steering would get stiff in the mornings. Whenever the steering wheel is turned, it would make whinning noise. Feels like no power steering. Problems with steering happens only in the mornings & not after it has warmed up.

Filed Jun 29, 1999 · Brakes, Steering · NY

This is the 4th failure of the front pads. This last failure took place after only ten months of service. The failure also warped the rotors, sheared the anti-lock sensor form its mount. Dealer blames failure on a cracked steering knuckle. This constant brake pad failure has been going on since I purchuse this car. This means that the knuckle has been cracked under warranty and prior to my purchase. There is a service bulletin on excesive brake wear for this car but no gm dealer took action based on this. This last failure was the most serious as it involved the pads/rotors, ant-ilock sensor, and steering knuckle.