Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE96076 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/18/1996 | 04/17/1997 | STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS | ||
| Bolt in the coupling, joining the upper intermediate and steering column shafts, falls out.total loss of steering occurs when the shafts then separate. | ||||||
| EA97007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/17/1997 | 03/12/1998 | STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS | ||
| Coupling bolts, joining the steering shaft, may separate.in some cases, total unforeseen, loss of steering control may result. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 09/16/1996 | |||
| Low fluid light comes on whenever cold started, replace pump in cooling system along with leaking fittings. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 06/24/2001 | 49049 | 1 | 05/14/1996 |
| While driving, the steering failed. this caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. the consumer regained control of the vehicle and pulled over and turned the vehicle off. the consumer was able to restart vehicle, but the steering would not turn. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic determined that the steering pump needed to be replaced. *ak the steering was extremely stiff. the power steering pump was found inoperative. *sc *jb | |||
| 01/14/2004 | 89200 | 1 | |
| When making right turns it was difficult to steer and the steering wheel became stiff. the dealer replaced the steering pump, but problem still occurred. *ak | |||
| 05/22/2003 | 1 | ||
| The power steering pump failed, when the consumer attempted to make a turn. *jb | |||
| While driving the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment due to power steering pump malfunctioning. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 12/31/2003 | 89200 | 2 | |
| While braking vehicle lost power steering. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||
| 02/13/1998 | |||
| Right rear upper control arm bolt wasn't in place, fell out. also, steering linkage: idler arm came apart, causing steering to lock up. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||
| 09/26/2000 | 5 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Chevrolet, suburban 1996, ls 1500, 4 x 4 i have only owned this car 2yrs, i had to put on 5 sets of brakes, 2 sets of rotors, drums, steer knuckles, alternator, windshield wiper motor, battery, differential/axles replaced and air condition unit has fowl smell and the back passager door sticks and won't open most of the time. i bought it as a lease return with 34,900 miles on it. please help me find out why this car is still being sold. i only drive this suburban in emergency.*ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| Intermittently steering wheel vibrates when turning. vehicle has been inspected and determined that rack and pinion needs to be replaced. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| 12/01/1998 | 5 | 10/31/1998 | |
| Consumer has replaced brakes 5 times; 2 sets of rotors & replaced drums 1 time. dealer said that vehicle was heavy, and it was going to go through brakes. they have tried to put different pads on, but nothing worked.*ak pinion seal was leaking and the vehicle makes noise while turning. wipers malfunction due to wiper module failure. there is a whine in the front part of the engine due to alternator failure. *yh | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 07/09/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| Ea 97 007/steering shaft separation: while backing out of driveway vehicle lost control of the steering column which has disconnected from shaft joint. dealer notified, and informed consumer that this defect was not covered under manufacturer's recall. *ak the steering wheel spun freely due to failure of the fastner for steering column and steering mechanism. the manufacturer should be made aware of this premature failure and should fix it before some one is hurt. *yh | |||
| 12/31/1996 | 2 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Wiring bundle in steering wheel housing pinches when steering wheel is in a particular position. | |||
| 10/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| While driving the steering rod disassembled from the steering column, causing the vehicle to go out of control. please describe. *ak | |||
| 01/10/1996 | 0 | ||
| Fastener between steering wheel column and steering mechanism failed, causing loss of steering control. *dsh | |||