Pontiac Bonneville steering lock-up problems

Filed May 9, 2013 · Steering · 137,845 miles · CT

I was driving with my children and went to make a right turn and the steering wheel lock I had to put it in park then reverse to make the turn went down a ways came to a stop sign as I proceeded it sounded a s though I hit something and the steering wheel became flimsy I couldn't steer at all it just kept going around in circles so I stopped the car a police officer came I had to call a tow truck long story short the bushing must have fell off because it was so rotted which in turn the k frame broke and the motor dropped down.

Filed Dec 12, 2012 · Steering · 154,000 miles · PA

Trying to make hard turn either left or right mostly while parking the power steering locks or gets really tight. Put power steering fluid in. Does nothing at all. What can I do. Looking at other post...obviously nothing.

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Body, Engine · 18,500 miles · VA

The consumer lost steering control while driving at 45 MPH. The consumer was able to bring the vehicle under control without being involved in a vehicle crash. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the high pressure hose for the power steering assist erupted. The consumer was concerned since a similar incident occurred before. *ak the intermediate steering shaft was replaced, both front window lift motors were replaced, water leaked in the front passenger door, there was an extreme amount of engine noise as well as heat and exhaust entering the passenger compartment, there was two inches of play in the steering wheel, the steering locked up, there was a lack of power steering fluid in the reservoir, high pressure hose fluid leaked all over the underside of the vehicle and throughout the engine, the upper nut and the bolt that held the intermediate steering shaft to the steering wheel assembly was extremely loose.

Filed Jul 21, 2004 · Engine · 54,998 miles · TX

On the morning of 7/15/04 while driving on loop 1604,san antonio tx, at approximatly 60 MPH the engine stopped forcing me to try and get off the highway, my steering wheel locked and I only made it partway off the highway. My car engine would not restart and I was stuck halfway into the fast lane. Prior this this there was no indication of any problem with the vehicle, no lights came on except just as the engine was stopping telling me to check engine. There were no indicators saying the engine was over heating. I had the vehicle towed to car pro, in san antonio. The extended warranty is covered by heritage policy #hbb 313037, however, the policy states they do not cover emmission controls. Heritage insisted that other items be pulled from the vehicle before an adjuster would even be sent out. The adjuster told car pro he did not know why he was even sent out as they know they are having problems with the emmission control over heating and causing the plastic manifold to melt. Which of course leads to the fluids draining out and locking up the engine. So of course the repairs are not going to be covered and I have to foot the bill for even the extra heritage wanted done. Now car pro tells me that they have had problems with other vehicles with melted manifolds due to the emmission controls over heating and causing them to melt. The new replacement manifold has been upgraded and now has a metal area that sits over the emmissions control so when it gets hot it wont melt the manifold. This is a manufacturing problem, they know that and changed the manifold but did not recall it. Thus costing me over $1200.00 in damages and it could have been my life since my vehicle died on the highway in rush hour traffic.

Filed Jun 29, 2004 · Steering · TX

When turning vehicle towards the right and when entering into a parking lot steering wheel locked. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership, and mechanic determined that the steering pump failed.

Filed Jan 20, 2004 · Steering · NY

Steering wheel locked when turning left. Consumer stated that rack and pinion was defective.

Filed Jul 30, 2003 · Electrical, Steering · 85,000 miles · NY

While driving at aprx 40mph the car lost all power, and the steering wheel locked up. This happened twice within 3 weeks. The brakes still worked ,and it was a straight road so was able to stop the car without causing any accidents or injury.*ak stearing wheel and pedals shake between 65 and 75mph. Mechanic found that smaller bracket of the drive wheel has become loose. Replaced the bracket. Worked fine for about 2 weeks...then shaking started to come back...will be taking it to the mechanic again..

Filed Mar 18, 2002 · Steering · MI

Tilt steering wheel locks without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Nov 25, 1998 · Transmission · IN

Steering wheel frozen and gear selector locked up due to "torque lock" which is a design feature in the transaxle assembly, this happened on several occasions.

Filed Apr 23, 1998 · Steering · NC

When placing the vehicle in reverse and upon attempting to pull the vehicle out the driveway, the steering wheel locked up due to the power steering motor falling off. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer.