While making a turn at low a speed and with no warning, consumer lost steering control. It could have caused an accident. Dealer notified. *ak consumer stated the rear cradle bolts were replaced.
1991 Pontiac Grand Prix body complaints
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While in motion, the steering wheel snapped and consumer no longer had control of the vehicle because the engine was laying on the ground. Since the incident, consumer received a recall notice regarding the front frame/cradle bolts corroding. Vehicle was towed to dealership to be inspected for the recall. Dealer informed consumer the bolts were not the problem it was the whole cradle itself which corroded and caused the engine to fall out and the steering to snap. It was then determined that the failure was not covered under the recall.
Consumer states that the cradle bolt that hold the engine up broke causing the engine to fall down and cut off the steering. Consumer is wondering why there is not a recall on his car since there is one on similar cars of the same year. *yd
Prior to receiving manufacturer's recall 00065 front craddle bolt fell out of vehicle due to corrosion of bolts. Dealership is aware of problem.
While traveling 65 MPH frame of vehicle broke. There is a recall on make/model for the same problem, but this vehicle not included in recall due to VIN. *ak
Recall 00v189000; both front engine cradle bolts pulled through retainers, causing engine to drop while vehicle was being driven, resulting in a collision. This vehicle not included in recall due to VIN. Please give any further details.
While driving at approximately 35 MPH both bottom rear cradle mounts failed due to corrision, causing motor to fall and disconnect steering mechanism, resulting in a crash. Consumer contacted gmc, and gmc insisted that consumer's vehicle did not fall under recall 00v189000 because it was manufactured after specified date. Front mounts also showed indication of failure.
Driving at low rate of speed, went over a small dip , experienced a loss of steering . Mechanic determined rear cradle bolts fell out. Consumer claimed it was same defect as as mentioned in the federal safety agency recall 00v189000; but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
Bolts that support frame to hold engine and transmission are cracking. Dealrer has been contacted. Their is a recall for problem but this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
The cradle bolts deteriorated causing the engine to drop down and the steering wheel to lean.
Power steering fluid is leaking.
Ea#00-011; engine cradle had separated, both front engine cradle bolts had pulled through the retainers due to corrosion. Consumer had lost control of vehicle.
The engine cradle separated from the vehicle resulting in a collsion. A recall has been issued on the vehicle; however this vehicle was not included due to the VIN. The manufacturer has been notified. *ak the vehicle was not disqualified due to the VIN #, it was because of the geographic area the vehicle was sold when new.
While driving at 30 MPH steering locked and broke. Vehicle was towed to the closest repair shop. Two bolts/ 4 bushing/ 2 retainers and 2 spacers were replaced. Also, steering column shaft was reconnected at owner's expense. Manufacturer was contacted about this problem. Consumer was very upset because vehicle was not included recall 00v18900 gm/cradle bolts due to VIN. Please provide any further information.
When driving rear cradle broke from the retainer, causing the shaft to separate from the steering, resulting in loss of vehicle control. Consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak
The frame broke while steering a corner at an intersection going approximately 15 MPH. Gas pedal went to the floor and couldn't stop vehicle for at least 3/4 of a block. Also replaced engine cradles.
Rear cradle bolt separated from the frame causing the steering rod to separate which resulted in loss of control, recall work denied due to VIN #.
Paint is peeling from hood of vehicle.
Driver no longer fits in any car due to his height 6'7." vehicle is so streamlined that there is no headroom; even for people who are slightly taller than 6'0."
Brakes squeal/ grind/ drag and feel mushy due to brake wear. This is the fourth replacement. Tt
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