2001 Oldsmobile Aurora: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Jun 21, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 108,000 miles · WI

The engine randomly dies or stalls while in traffic at random times and will not turn back on for several minutes, the vehicle is in motion when the stalling occurs and thankfully only on city streets. Codes have not been present but the stalling and idle leads me to believe it is faulty crankshaft position sensors. In addition to this, the steering column makes an audible click noise when turning past the 12 o'clock position anytime the steering wheel is cranked, it does not happen sometimes, it happens every time. This is most likely do to poor lubrication of a bearing or joint in the steering column. The service stability system light comes on and vehicle chimes as well but the ESC works as it should, no matter the driving conditions it comes on, most likely a faulty circuit board.

Filed May 9, 2010 · Brakes, Steering · 95,000 miles · CT

Sometimes when driving the car will attempt to accelerate on its own. If the car is placed in neutral the engine revs and when the car is put back into gear the car launches itself as though the throttle was pushed. This has happened on several occasions and there is no pattern to it. The brakes will stop the car but the stopping distance is much longer then without the engine racing. The steering column makes a clunking sound even after having the steering shaft replaced. This is very noticeable at low speeds or when it is damp out. At times the anti-lock brakes don't feel like they work. The car has new brakes but it didn't make a difference.

Filed Jul 23, 2008 · Transmission · 56,726 miles · WI

Service engine light came on; auto drove rough-problem getting up to speed, and when stopped felt like it was going to stall. Steering and turning makes a noise and feels like there is no power steering. The cost to reach the part in the center of the transmission is the same as replacing the transmission. I no longer drive my car, and the cost quoted to repair it was $3,400-which I don't have. The code was po741.

Filed Dec 9, 2005 · Steering · AZ

2001 olds aurora - 6/16/2003 power steering was making a noise after engine warmed up. They replaced the gear and reset toe. Then on 6/15/2005 the power steering made a groaning noise and they replaced rac/pin gear. On 11/07/2005 the steering wheel was groaning and the shaft/ steering intermediate was replaced. This is 3 steering problems in two years. In june of 2003 the car had 18,238 miles. As of 11/07/2005the car had 35,272 miles. This model obviously has a steering problem.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Steering · PA

While turning the steering wheel the consumer heard a clicking noise. The dealership replaced the steering shaft, and lubricated the inner steering shaft. But the problem recurred. *ak *sc

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Steering · PA

While turning, the consumer noticed the steering wheel was making a clicking noise. The dealership replaced the steering shaft, and lubricated the inner steering shaft, but the problem recurred. *ak the steering shaft was replaced on 6/10/03 and on 11/12/03 the intermediate shaft was lubed. *sc