Consumer was informed, no parts were available regarding the recall on the rack and pinion.
1999 Pontiac Grand Prix steering complaints
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Consumer states that the vehicle is hard to steer left, vehicle steers to the right. Took to dealer and dealer states the rack and pinion needed replacing. Please provide any further information. Ts
Consumer states while turning left the vehicle loses power steering. Please provide any additional information. Ts
Consumer states while driving the vehicle and make left turn steering will make hard to do it. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models. However this vehicle is not include do to the year... The federal safety agency 15336-02-v-286-000: power steering assembly lower pinion bearing in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tab were not crimped properly. Please provide further information as you experience your problem. Ts
When turning steering wheel in either direction there is a clicking sound. Consumer can also feel this clicking on steering wheel. Vehicle has been in for repairs 9 times. Dealer replaced the struts and supports, the rack and bearings. Has not remedied the problem.
The steering makes a loud creaking noise when the steering wheel is turned left or right. The crecking noise is louder when the car is driven further otherwise the noise is intermittent.
Steering mechanism is not functioning properly. Vehicle has variable steering which is loose for city driving and sturdy for highway driving. Mechanism is working the opposite, and is very dangerous while driving. Vehicle checked by dealer, who advised consumer that vehicle does not have variable steering. Consumer knows vehicle has mechanism because it has worked properly in the past.
Rack and pinion steering failed while making a right turn at 10 MPH or less. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
When turning to the left, the steering wheel stiffens/locks into a certain postion. This usually happens at low speeds. I feel that this presents a safety hazard due to the fact that I cant complete a turn in the manner I need. This has been a noted problem in the '97 to '99 model year grand prix.
Vehicle wont turn in reverse, cause steering rack binding internally, gear assembly and power steering short replace.
Trouble turning to the right, resulting in control lost over the right hand turns, mechanic said the rack and pinion steering is not working
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A clunk is felt in the steering wheel when making a right turn. In repeated trips to the dealer, they can find nothing wrong. The right side outer right tie rod has been replaced but the problem persists. The dealer now claims this clunk is normal.
After vehicle is driven over 40 minutes steering wheel will lock up completely. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and had not been able to duplicate or correct problem. Vehicle is currently at dealership for inspection. *ak gear assembly and power steering have been replaced, dealer has also performed front end alignment, consumer was charged for labor, however feels this was a defective part and she should not have been charged for anything.
While making a slow turn vehicle showed no power steering. Please provide further information.
The steering has hung up (lack of power assist) turning left at slow speeds (3) times. Worked o.k. After it popped. It has popped (3) other times when vehicle has been started with little or no movement of the vehicle.
Excessively loud high pitch whine from power steering pump while turning steering wheel.
Axle bearing went out, causing a real loud noise. Took to dealer and they fixed the problem. Also, alternator went out, and was also making a noise. Took to dea ler and they replaced power steering pump and altenator. Rear window switch also went bad and stopped working, took to dealer who replaced that.
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