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.
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix: loss of power steering
34 of the 810 complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 87,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
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.
1997 pontiac grand prix experiencing same consequences as the federal safety agency campaign # 02v286000 or gm recall # 02049. Loss of power steering when steering left that is getting progressively worse. Took car to dealer, states VIN# does not show recall. Called pontiac, they too state no recall. Page 3 of recall parts bulletin on this website plainly lists 1997 pontiac grand prix's manufactured in fairfax between the following VIN break points vf200001-vf359118. The last digits in our VIN# falls within that range. Vf305818 please help. This is a major safety hazard.
The steering temporarily goes out, vehicle lost steering. Replaced power steering pump, problem recurred. *bf recall# 02v286000. The rack was damaged.
Recall no.#02v286000, power steering assembly: the recall was done and the lower pinion bearing was replaced. Two weeks later the power steering went out on the vehicle again, making it hard to turn corners. Two other dealers have checked the vehicle and found that the lower pinion bearing was defective and another one was needed. Also the dealers will not repair the problem free of charge.
While making a left hand turn, the vehicle temporarily lost power steering. *jb
Most recent complaint is, heated driver seat gets too hot and makes it hard to stay seated. Heater blower quit working. Have had to replace the alternator every 3rd year (3 times). Have had oil pan gasket and valve cover leakage. Power steering failed to make left hand turns. Headlights continue to have poor range and visibility even with bulb replacement. Car lurches forward when starting up engine. Outside temperature display keeps wrong temperature. A.m. Radio would not work. Water pump had to be replaced. Abs light stayed on. Air bag light came on when going over bumps in road.
When making a left hand turn vehicle temporarily lost power steering. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Vehicle loses power steering when making left turns. *mr there was an intermittent loss of power steering assist when a left turn was made, usually at low speeds due to the steering gear assembly. The power assist was normal on right turns. Recall#02v286000 would only replace the rack and pinion but the dealer stated that the steering gear assembly needed to be replaced in order to fix the problem and was not covered under the recall.
General motors voluntary recall of 1996/1997 and 1998 pontiac sunfire and transport, and 1997/1998 pontiac grand prix vehicles concerning possible separation of lower pinion bearing in power steering which could cause loss of power steering. The consumer would like an appointment to get recall repairs performed on the vehicle.*ak
When the consumer steered the vehicle to the left, the power steering failed, which caused the vehicle not to move.
The power steering failed as I attempted a left hand turn. The dealer has corrected the problem but at a cost of $1200 to me. This cost included the replacement of the water pump and 60,000 mile inspection. Although I was not injured or caused property damage, the failure of the power steering is incredibly dangerous. Dt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Steering: rack and pinion
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began january 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 02V286000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix?
34 of 810 owner complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix (4%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
Headlights 141Fire or smoke 77Wipers 51Airbag light 28ABS 25Steering lock-up 22Stalling 17Loss of power 16Engine failure 11Overheating 11Adaptive cruise 9Knocking 8No deployment 7Tire blowout 7Brake failure 6Fuel gauge 6Steering noise 6Transmission failure 6Grinding brakes 5Check engine light 5Pulling 5
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