I purchased a pre-certified vehicle for carmax 12/13/03. On 12/16/03 I had to return the care because I heard a loud rattling noise as if some was very loose in the steering column. The service department immediately took the car a gave me a loan car. I did not get my car back until 01/05/04 . Carmax diagnostic test found the steering shaft had to be replaced and was sublet to airport saturn for repairs. I complained several times about the return of my car but the service manager always loaned me car to keep me quite, because I told them I wanted another car because the contract states if you are in any way dissatisfied with a car you can return it within 5 days. I tried to return my car the next day but they told me since the purchase was already made I had to go through the service department and they would honor any repairs needed. Now august 31,2006 I am having the same problem with this car, the steering shaft is making the same noise all over again my car is still under the extended warranty,but is very close to the end of the warranty. Please help me to get the service I need from carmax.
2000 Saturn LS: clunking or noise when steering
5 of the 382 complaints about the 2000 Saturn LS describe clunking or noise when steering.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Clunking or noise when steering by model year
- 20021
- 20013
- 20005
What owners say
When driving, the steering column made a crunching noise when a turn was made. The rack and pinion was replaced four times. It was just replaced again. The steering column was defective and the manufacturer denied that there were any defects.
For the second time power steering made loud clicking noise. On previous occasion last year, the power steering vibrated also. At that time the cylinder and most of the mechanisms in the steering column were replaced.
The power steering pump was replaced due to noise. And rear mirror view mirror was replaced.*ak
While accelerating a clicking noise would appear from the right front of vehicle. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that power steering needed to be replaced. *ak there is a rattle noise in dash board. Foam tape between clutster and bezel installed. There is a clicking and/or screeching noise while turning left or right and there is vibration coming up through the steering wheel. Dealer replaced all four tires along with rear control arm bushings.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Power steering system noise and/or leak diagnosis
- Clunk noise from front of vehicle during turning maneuver/steering wheel rotation
- Routing the longer tuned power steering hose per TSB 03-02-32-045
- Moan or groan noise when turning steering wheel at low speeds
- Whistle noise from power steering while turning left
- Service information regarding power steering system noise and/or leak diagnosis
- Some vehicles may experience steering wheel shake or vibration at highway speeds
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Saturn LS steering noise
Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 2000 Saturn LS?
5 of 382 owner complaints about the 2000 Saturn LS (1%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Saturn LS?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Saturn LS
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