Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
95V046000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 02/01/1995 to 02/01/1995V (Vehicle)36203/08/1995MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/22/199503/22/1995
Defect SummaryThe steering intermediate shaft could have been improperly assembled causing the shaft lower coupling to loosen and rotate on the steering gear input shaft.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can result in a loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the intermediate steering shaft for the correct lower coupling and replace it as required.
NotesSystem: steering: gear box.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
9709013202B09/01/199754328Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc03/30/1998

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
08/02/2005104042311/17/2004
 I was heading north on the highway and i changed lanes from the left to the right lane. once i changed lanes my car jerked viciously back to the left i corrected the problem and went back to the right, but the car ran off the road and lost the rear passenger wheel and tire. the tire was still intact with the hub and axle (lug nuts were still connected all of them were tight.) this shouldn't have happened. i believe i wrecked because my rear axle broke. and further more my air bags must have been defective because they did not deploy on impact. they had deployed when the tow trucks brought the car out of the hole. *nm
01/01/19951002/01/1995
 The vehicle's steering locks up in the rain. *ak
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
03/09/200662000109/17/2004
 Dt*: the contact stated there was excessive play in the steering wheel at any speed. an independent repair shop determined the steering shaft coupling was loose. there is a nhtsa recall, #95v046000, regarding the steering. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID
08/08/1996
 While driving vehicle whenever you hit a puddle all power steering fluid is lost. doesn't matter what speed you are driving. this has happened (6) times in the last (17) months.*ak
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
09/01/1996
 During vehicle operation in wet conditions only, the power steering pump does not work, resulting in power steering lock up. *ak
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
06/10/1995
 Loss of power steering control on wet roads or when puddles are hit at any speed. please describe in details. *ak
01/15/1996212/01/1995
 During vehicle operation in wet conditions only, the vehicle experiences loss of power steering, causing the steering to lock up and vehicle lose control.*ak
 When raining, car loses power steering . please describe . *ak
STEERING - LINKAGES
 The tie rod broke off the car while driving causing driver off the road. tt
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
11/01/2002
 Consumer stated has excessive play in steering wheel affecting control of the vehicle while driving. consumer has had all tires replaced and alignment adjusted, but problem still exists. related recall 95v046000 does not include consumer's v.i.n. ts
10/01/1999
 Steering wheel and column feels loose.
04/02/19991
 Steering wheel fell off in consumer's hands causing loss of steering ability. mjs
04/02/19991
 Backing vehicle out of driveway and steering wheel came off, falling in driver's lap. had no warning or control of vehicle. vehicle was serviced 2 weeks ago & no problems found. *ak