Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 9709013202B | 09/01/1997 | 54328 | Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 04/15/2002 | |||
| Consumer stated that while driving at 15mph on flat surface and without warning the steering wheel locked up. dealer notified. ts | |||
| 06/01/1996 | |||
| Suspension causing excessive tire wear---replaced tires at 18,000 and now at 29000 miles. dealer claims i need another alignment even though they just fixed it. two tsbs associated with the steering and suspension. steering has always been loose and sometimes locks up completely. suspension has always pulled to the right front. brakes have squealed since around 10000 miles. engine has severe hesitation, but dealer cannot reproduce.( dot number: ) | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 03/26/1996 | |
| Steering box loosens up despite new bolts. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 03/03/1998 | 20 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Car loses power steering with increasing frequency usually at low speed while turning into or out of driveway or parking spaces. have brought car to dealer for the same problem at least 7 times and problem still exists. vehicle has gone through 4 serpentine belts in less than 60,000 miles and have spent over $3400 in maintenance and repair since purchased. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 12/27/2002 | 28000 | 03/04/1997 | |
| I have a 1996 chevrolet caprice with only 28, 000 miles on it. several occurances of steering loockup when going at very slow speeds and turning either let or right. racing the engine seems to clear the problem sometimes. the steering pump was replaced but the problem contines to occur occasionally. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 12/12/1996 | 0 | ||
| Driving, heard clicking noise, was repaired, very hard steering; steering locked, will not turn left/right; dealer said parts need oiling; vehicle back in shop. will provide invoices. *ak | |||