Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V320000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1998 to 11/30/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 217 | 12/23/1998 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/15/1998 | 12/17/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the steering wheel can come loose from the steering shaft because the steering wheel retaining nut could have been improperly tightened. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the steering wheel retaining nut for correct tightness and tighten if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 23, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 030236002 | 08/01/2003 | 10012577 | Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering wheel position sensor centering procedure. *eh | 03/07/2005 | |
| 98075 | 12/01/1998 | 615115 | Product recall campaign to inspect vehicles exhibiting a condition in which the steering wheel becomes loose on the steering shaft due to the steering wheel retaining nut not being tightened to specified torque. *tt | 12/28/2000 | |
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| 060235019 | 09/01/2006 | 10020731 | Revised tilt steering wheel and column fastener tightening specifications. *kb | 01/04/2007 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 990232002 | 05/01/1999 | 606535 | Subject regarding power steering system noise concerns. *tt | 08/26/1999 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 030232049 | 11/01/2003 | 10004765 | Release of new outer tie rod ends for service. *tt | 01/06/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 12/03/2009 | |||
| Power windows have both went out had to replace the motor for that, 2 times now the rack and pinion has came out and 2 times i have had to replace altenator had to replace overflow resorvoir i dont find this to be a reliable or safe car to be in. i bought it used so who knows what has happened before i got it i forgot to mention my part-time signal lights they work when they want to and i had to replace air conditioning compresser i have only had car 5 yrs myself and its so not worth the money i have put into it the dates vary but the first was in 2004 and the last was 2009 | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 10375 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 oldsmobile alero. the contact was experiencing issues with the driver's side door regulator and motor. in addition, the rubber channel that is located inside the window was not tight and could cause the window to fall out and shatter. the window failure was repaired at the contact's expense. he also stated that the fuel system pressure regulator was failing. he heard a ticking noise and the vehicle drove differently. the dealer refused to diagnose the vehicle because it was no longer under warranty. the contact also believed that the steering wheel was not steering correctly. the dealer still refused to inspect the vehicle. the contact would like his complaint to be a priority because he is a vietnam veteran with multiple physical challenges and a limited income. the failure mileage was 10,375 and current mileage was 13,000. | |||
| 11/10/2006 | 75000 | 6 | 07/01/2001 |
| I have had an 99' oldsmobile alero for 7 years. it has had almost every problem listed on this website. it has had an over heating problem every year since i got it and i have spent thousands in repairs for the cooling system, fuel pump, poor interior manufacturer, ac/heater blower motor settings failure, fuel gauge failure, transmission leakage, poor springs/struts, gear slipping, hard starting, water leaking in from rain under glove compartment, off alignment (set three times in year), poor gas mileage, overheating or running above normal temperature and sudden overheating without notice of gauge lights or sounds. has had front right caliper failure locking brake pads down against rotor causing burnout of pads,rotor warping, caliper cylinder damage. has had power steering pump leakage. this car is a lemon and gm should not be allowed to get away with selling unsafe, worthless vehicles. the only reason i still have mine running is because i have put a lot of personal as well as paid labor into its upkeep over the years due to that i cant afford another car. *jb | |||
| 02/28/2003 | 32000 | 5 | 02/14/2003 |
| Purchased the car in february'03. bad vibration when driving at speeds over 45 mph, tires rotated and balanced 4+ times, both front wheel bearing/hub kits replaced in less than 6 months after purchase, still occurs and have just grown accustomed to the shaking. engine coolant leaks: replaced pump and o ring. power steering pump and return hose replaced. driver side window does not roll back up(believe dealership replaced prio to purchase). driver side mirror motor has never worked properly, dealer(in rochester) put on receipt of last repair that they replaced motor, but didn't actually have part, but was on order. never received a phone call back when or if part came in(dealership is over 300 miles from my home, purchased car on the internet).*jb | |||
| 01/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| Within my 36,000 of driving from 50,222 to 86,119 my intake gaskets have been replaced twice. my rack has been replaced twice and will need to be replaced a third time. i am also aware that the rack was replaced while the previous owner had the car. recently i realized why water was getting into my passenger side of the vehicle. the window seal is shifted causing the window to leak if the car is parked at certain inclines. this repair is not covered by my pre-owned vehicle warranty. all major repairs have been covered by my warranty and any additional costs have bee quote "eaten" by repair facilities. | |||
| 08/15/2002 | 51000 | ||
| Wheel bearing wore out at 52000 miles. battery terminal post broke off. brake caliper melted at 51000 miles. two power steering lines burst at 59000. the cost of the repair for the power steering problem is an estimate i got from a mechanic, but i have not yet repaired. i'm hoping for a recall before i take any action. my complaints are based on the fact that there's no good reason for any of those things to need repair that serious. aren't wheel bearings and power steering lines supposed to last for a while? | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| Upon heavy acceleration the vehicle veers to the left and control is limited. i have reported this to the service department of my dealer, however, they say this is normal. this condition is so severe that i feel it is a dangerous condition especially if the driver is not prepared for it. | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1999 | ||
| When pressing on the brakes the steering wheel vibrates;mechanic said, the rotor is warped and that happens sometimes under normal were./powersteering makes noise when car is idling; mechanic said the engine oil is low./i find water on the back seat floor after it rains | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 11/10/2003 | 40479 | 1 | 05/15/2000 |
| Power steering fluid return line leaked and lost all fluid, requiring replacement. connection from metal hose to reinforced rubber hose had failed. *la | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 07/12/2005 | 7 | 06/08/2002 | |
| Rear defroster, steering, brakes (3x's), engine, radiator, belt, security systerm, tape deck, power windows. | |||
| 11/29/2002 | 39151 | 2 | 10/15/1998 |
| Power steering pump has been replaced once for grinding noise. it needs to be replaced again for whining noise and loss of power steering. since oldsmobile dealership closed their doors after 36 years the extended warranty i purchased through them is not valid and have to pay for it myself. bbb and state atty general's office were of no help with finding/having delaership honor the warranty. | |||
| 03/15/2001 | 2 | 07/09/1999 | |
| Consumer noticed a noise coming from power steering system. dealer determined power steering pump needed to be replaced. on 4 feb 2002, at first start, consumer was not able to steer vehicle, it was towed to dealer. power steering pump needed to be replaced. *ak *jb | |||
| 03/27/2000 | 1 | 03/27/2000 | |
| Power steering pump failed. *jb | |||
| 10/31/1998 | |||
| While driving power steering went out due to the power steering pump being faulty. this has happened twice. dealer has replaced pump, and now is also replacing transmission. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1999 | |||
| Defective power steering pumps; consumer had three power steering pumps replacesd within eight months. can nhtsa provide additional information on this matter. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 03/20/2001 | 2 | 10/10/2000 | |
| Power steering has been replaced twice.*jb | |||
| 07/06/2001 | 5 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Abs senor light and the tracking light have came on simultaneously on three separate occasions, and causing vehicle to be without brakes. vehicle been into dealer shop on five occasions, and problem still reoccurring. *ak consumer stated there was a crunching noise from brakes brake booster was relaced, consumer also stated that power steering was noisey.*jb | |||
| 05/28/2000 | 6 | 01/01/2000 | |
| I hve had this car for a year now and they have did over 7,000 dollars repairs on it so far they need to recall this alero. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 02/25/2001 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Power steering failed on vehicle with just over 41,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 04/28/1999 | |||
| While parking power steering assit went out. smoke began to come from under the hood and a fire started in the engine compartment. the fire was put out by the fire department. the car was towed to the dealershp. gm wa suncooperative, refusing to offer any explanation for this disaster. they did, however, provide consumer with a loaner for three weeks. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||
| 1 | 03/04/1999 | ||
| The steering knuckle broke slicing thne brake line causing driver to loose control af vehicle because it had no brakes and no steering ability. nlm | |||
| When making a right turn onto a gravel road steering/ wheels locked up, and the left front wheel broke, facing outward. dealer said axle/ spindle and strut were broken. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 65000 | 6 | 08/15/1999 |
| Bad vibration at highway speeds.had wheels aligned,tires balanced, tie rods ,both front axles, both front bearings, front disc brakes(rotors and pads), both front struts replaced. vibration at times gets bad enough to lose control. none of the above solutions fixed the problem.*ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 09/15/2005 | 1 | ||
| Noticed play and looseness in steering had it check out by mechanic and found it was my rack and pinion i am replacing it with another used part. *jb | |||
| 12/16/2003 | 134000 | 2 | |
| While driving at any speed consumer heard a squealing sound coming from the steering column. consumer added power steering fluid, that stopped the noise. also, consumer heard a clanking sound when right turns were made. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that rack and pinion needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 03/27/2000 | 1 | 03/27/2000 | |
| Rackn pinion failed. *jb | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 05/28/2000 | 6 | 01/01/2000 | |
| I hve had this car for a year now and they have did over 7,000 dollars repairs on it so far they need to recall this alero. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 02/24/2001 | |||
| Consumer has poor steering control. informed by manufacturer that his vehicle was not included in recall 98v320000 for steering wheel. please provide any additional information.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The steering shaft was stripped, replaced unit due to noise, during repair we found out the condition of the shaft, the recall (98v-320) indicates the same failure. *mjs | |||
| When driving over 50 mph and upon depressing brake pedal to make graudal stop steering wheel shaked, causing poor vehicle control. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer noted a nut within the steering wheel has come apart, causing the problem. also, recall number 98v320000 dealt with same problem; however, this vehicle not included. please provide any further details.*ak | |||