Consumer noticed that the vehicle would not turn unless moving the steering wheel, the rack and pinion assembly can shift sideways a couple inches before it hits and then starts turning the wheel, mechanic found that the upper stud into the firewall had broken off and the calmp holding the rack and pinion assembly was bending on the lower stud until it finally broke off.
1997 Pontiac Grand Am steering complaints
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I complained numerous times before about pontiac, and the theft deterrent system going out five times standing my wife, children, gradndchildren and myself. This time we all were on vbacation and the motor blew up. Pontiac refused to pay the re[lacement cost of $5,500.00. The stupid car should have bee recalled and you did nothing.
Car has 2 pin hole leaks (so far) in hose of power steering pump that is causing fluid on the rack and pinion.
While driving at any speed vehicle suddenly became very hard to steer. Also, when making a left or right turn steering did the same. This has been a problem for about two months. Dealership was called about the problem. Owner was told to check with manufacturer. Problem has not been corrected.
Coolant is leaking onto rack and pinion, deteriorating the rack and pinion, and making it very difficult to steer vehicle when making a turn. Also, there is alot of play in the steering wheel and noise when turning. Power steering hose has gone bad. Consumer has contacted dealer. *ak powere steering hose and water pump leaked causing rack and pinion damage. Front brake shoes failed.
The engine quits running while driving and will not restart. Engine check light then comes on and the clock will not show the time. The dealer has serviced the car 3 times for this and say it is something different each time, even though the car does the exact same thing every time. The warranty is almost out and we feel this is rediculous!
I have had multiple problems from this car and, gm does not want to help. I was sent out of the dealer ship with no horn for three days. Dealers are now smart enough to work around the lemon law in wording repair orders. I think with all the motor problems and, safety issues maybe an investigation should be done before a car stalls and someone gets killed.
Hose has developed pinhole leaks all along the hose
Car tries to die as attempting to take off in a intersection or from a stop. I've had in the shop 3 times and never has been fixed. Parking brake doesn't engage unless pulled to last click. All of the rotors and brake pads have been replaced. Power steering pump. And oil pump repaced. Service person at bob howard told me my car wou.is car since purchase. I'm planning on taking it back for its 4th time. Please help.
Alarm system failed ( twice ), alarm was installed at dearler when purchased.
Stabilzer bushing failed causing noise.
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