The cradle frame pulled through the bolt and retainer causing the frame to drop, leaving the engine into the left wheel well, the alternator into the radiator hose, the hose lost coolant and went into the electric wire harness, and blew fuses.
1990 Pontiac Grand Prix body complaints
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While backing out of driveway heard a big thump noise and steering went completely out, consumer looked under vehicle and noticed bolts had fallen out. Consumer said itwas the same problem as recall 00v189000 for cradle bolts.
Consumer had recall (00v‑189) repair completed, however additional damage to the power steering system due to recall related failure.
Front cradle that holds engine fell out, possibly due to corrosion . *ak intermediate shaft for rack and pinion steering also separated causing loss of steering control.
While driving at 20 MPH rear cradle bolts broke through, causing engine to drop and the steering shaft to diconnect, resulting in a loss of steering. Dealer has been contacted.
Consumer went to change oil and noticed front cradle bolts were corroded, causing safety hazard. When took to dealer for recall, only rear cradle bolts were replaced. Owner paid to have the front bolts replaced as well because they also posed a potential problem. *ak
This car has a recall on the rear engine cradle. The front feel out on my wife on her way to work. The car lost control and crossed over on comming traffic. If the rear of this component is on recall the front should be too.it is the same part.I still have the car as it was that day. I hope someone will look into this. It is a majoir steering and brakeing problem.I would like to know if others are having the same problem. I contacted this department and asked for the form, that was12/3/99 no form was sent.
The right front retainer that holds the cradle up to the frame rusted through and fell off. The cradle/ retainer/insulators, etc, have been replaced by bodyshop at the dealership. Please provide any further information.
Carriage/cradle bolt failed causing motor to drop down and steering linkage to disconnect.
Recall repair work completed on the rear cradle bolts, however after repair the front cradle bolts failed causing loss of control.
Entire sub-frame has rotted out, causing front craddle bolts to break which then caused engine to fall out.
Recall on rear cradle bolts can not be performed due to lack of parts.
Rear frame mounts rusted away causing loss of steering control.
Paint began to come off vehicle.
While making a left hand turn, frame broke and battery fell out.
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