2001 pontiac grand prix with only 40,000 miles the rack and pinion went out.
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix steering complaints
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Rack and pinion (3rd failure) the rack and pinion steering has failed 3 times on my pontiac grand prix gt.
My key became stuck in the ignition....I can start the car & drive but I have to use the emergency release that you access through the bottom of the steering column. *jb my mechanic told me that it has to be brought to the dealer to fix...
Upon making a left turn I proceeded to park. When I left the parking lot to I had no power steering turning left. I took the car to the dealership and it was the entire rack assembly. I had my children with me and am thankful I was not on the highway when this happened. I was only about a year out of warranty with only 32000 miles on the car. Repair cost was $1000 for parts and labor.
01 pontiac grand pirx gt(4door) bought the car in may 01 (50miles)brand new in kernersville nc @vestal pontiac.the steering kept poping like a ankle would do if you turned it and made it pop.I constantly had them check the car and I have documents to prove it.I lost control of the car on june26,02 (32 miles on the car)the day after last complaint.I lost control on the interstate at 60pmh going into a left turn.I did (4)360's and hit the inside cement wall almost head on in the midle of hwy.no air bags came out.most the demage was facial , and engine cradle related(repaired).no steering components were demaged.the only steering compent was fixed was broke in half causeing the steering wheel to do a complete 360 turn.I had no control of the car when I wrecked.this component was not connected to my front wheels or steering.the steering sector that broke is a male /female compent that is suppose to collapse if hit by human.this section came away and broke the tooth off of the male cuaseing no connection from steering wheel to front end in the dash board /inner cab firewall area.the male should have drove down into the female piece when hit in front end(not come out as if hit in the reaer and I jerked up on the steering wheel).I have picture of the defected part in the car as well the part.I sold the car this past aug04.I lost finacially, and my insurance is killing me.gm had the car under investigation.never got a answer that made sence from them.nationwide did 10 grand repairs on the car and was never right.please help me or warn/find others .
When attempting to turn left steering column locks. *ak consumer heard a loud thump sound when turning into a parking space. When the consumer attempted to straighten the wheel but it was hard to turn. Once the wheel became straight again the consumer drove it home. While in route the consumer noticed it was difficult to make left turns because the steering wheel started to bind. *ph
For a period of one year steering wheel had been loose. In one instance, steering wheel adjuster button popped off while driving, and the steering wheel fell into the driver's lap. Dealer had attempted to repair the steering wheel, but had not solved the problem.
While making either a left or right hard turn the steering fails. After working the steering wheel back and forth it becomes free again. This has only happen at low speeds so far. After checking with the dealership I found out that this is a common occurrence and customers pay to have the knuckle at the rack and pinion replaced. There was a recall on the same item for 1996 through 1998 cars exhibiting the same problems. Would you please investigate further.
The steering on this car exhibits "play" at the center point of the steering (car going straight, not turning) and has from the first day I owned it. It feels as if it has a worn out steering box similar to a high-mileage, old car with recirculation ball type steering box instead of a rack and pinion. This play causes the car to drift to the left or right when driving straight down the road. This condition is exaggerated in rain or snow/ice conditions when the lack of steering input and "feel" causes one to over-compensate thinking the car is sliding. It is very disconcerting. Despite my many complaints, the dealers have told me this play is "normal" and "within specifications" and refused to discuss the subject. This is ridiculous. I have driven similar cars, with much higher mileage, and their steering has no play what so ever! Although there has been no "incident" as a result of this condition (yet) it is indeed a safety hazard.
Fluid underneath vehicle, vehicle was taken to dealer 3 times before power steering system was replaced.
When making a turn there is a loud noise coming from steering column. Please provide additional information.
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