1997 Pontiac Grand Prix steering problems

Filed Feb 10, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 210,500 miles · CA · fire

Note: I have filed a safely complaint before with the federal safety agency about this safety issue on nov 9, 2020 reference number: 11373799. And now due to safety negligence from the investigation department of the federal safety agency ..excessive heat coming from the extremely hot oil that's dripping off the extremely hot exhaust manifold that's leaking from the valve cover started a fire under the hood and also leaked into the cylinder causing the piston to slit into numerous pieces then violently being shot back and forth striking the cylinder walls violently then breaking through the engine block and oil pan, then spilling hot oil on the I-105 highway at high way speed coming up on a fork, lost oil compression and stalling out with heavy thick can't see in more then 5 feet in front of you grey/black smoke coming from both ends of the vehicle. Almost costed me my life

Filed Aug 11, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · CA

Fuel gage doesnt work always reads full- shows over full when its hot out-oil and radiator leak- followed last engine recall-new radiator hoses etc 1250$-air bag? I got recall work done last year

Filed Jan 23, 2013 · Engine, Steering · 130,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the engine rpms increased excessively once the vehicle was started. In addition, coolant was leaking from the tail pipe and the front end of the vehicle. The contact stated that engine oil was also leaking from the vehicle. The steering wheel would also seize sporadically and would often shake when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who inspected the vehicle and advised the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling), and the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09e005000 (steering). The approximate failure and current mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 29, 2011 · Steering · 180,000 miles · VA

Tl - the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. When the contact attempted to make a left turn the vehicle malfunctioned due to the wheel bearings. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed that the wheel bearings failed. The contact stated prior to the failure the repairs were performed in 2003 under the federal safety agency campaign id number:02v286000 (steering:rack and pinion). The manufacturer was notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 180,000. Rvk

Filed Jul 29, 2011 · Steering · 164,000 miles · FL

The driver received a (the federal safety agency) recall notice (02-v-286-000) power steering wheel. The dealer's mechanic replaced the bearing not the rack and pinion. One month later the driver complained that the steering wheel was hard to turn and there was a knocking noise heard coming from underneath the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer for inspection. The dealer's mechanic would not replace the part.

Filed Jul 13, 2010 · Steering · 97,000 miles · PA

We've spent far too much money trying to fix the problem with our pontiac grand prix 1997 power steering failure to turn left without extreme force.

Filed Sep 25, 2009 · Steering · 140,000 miles · NY

There is a recall of 1997 pontiac grand prix #02v286000. Recall date 11-04-2002 for assembly dates 1-1-1996 through 10-31-1997 my cars assembly date is 8-30-1996. My car has the exact consequence of this recall. The recall listing is: certain passenger vehicles and mini vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between january 1, 1996 and october 31, 1997, could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape. Consequence: if this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. If the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. If the pinion shaft moves even further, the driver will require much higher effort to turn left and may not be able to turn the wheel as much as intended. With the maximum pinion shaft movement, which requires internal gear component damage, the driver can encounter high resistance to turning left, followed by unintended power assist to the right. In any of these conditions, a crash could occur. I took the car to a regular shop and the mechanic there use to be a gm machanic and he said I have the exact cause of the recall problem. And can't belive that gm will not cover this car. All the symptoms are the same. And the bearings are gone from the rack.

Filed Aug 6, 2007 · Steering · 176,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that he was unable to turn his steering wheel while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that he was unaware that there was a recall for this defect, otherwise he would have taken the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The manufacturer stated that he was never notified due to an internal error on their behalf. The dealer stated that his VIN was included in recall number 02v286000 (steering:rack and pinion). Because the vehicle was repaired by an independent dealer/mechanic, the manufacturer will not repair or reimburse the contact, even though they admit to their internal error. The failure speed was unknown. The current mileage was 235,000 and failure mileage was 176,000.

Filed Feb 8, 2007 · Steering, Visibility · 99,000 miles · IA

Tl* - the contact called regarding a 1997 oldsmobile cutlass. The contact stated on february 3, 2007 when she attempted to put the vehicle in reverse she noticed there was no power steering, there were no warning indicators. The current and failure mileage were 99,000. The contact put power steering fluid in the vehicle, and it all leaked out. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic. The contact did not understand what the mechanic said needed to be replaced. The blower for the heater only blew cold air. This has been happening since february2006. She had it repaired. However, in may 2006 it failed again.

Filed Oct 30, 2006 · Steering · 22,786 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was scheduled for the recall repair # 02v286000, for the steering: rack and pinion, at the service dealer. The bearing was replaced, but due to an unavailable tool, the rack and pinion was not replaced as the contact had been informed by the service dealer. The rack and pinion problem had become a problem since the bearing was replaced. The manufacturer was notified.