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 | |||
| 05/16/2011 | 143705 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1995 pontiac bonneville. the contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal popping noise when making right turns. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the engine cradle bolts were severely corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 143,705. | |||
| 05/16/2011 | 143705 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1995 pontiac bonneville. the contact stated he would hear a popping noise when making right turns. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the engine cradle bolts were severely corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 143,705. sm. | |||
| 07/11/2009 | 217565 | 1 | |
| I was driving my 1995 pontiac bonneville and was taking a right on to a main street, when i heard a loud bang. the rear body frame suspension on the driver and passenger side drop, causing the steering linkage to disconnect, leaving me with 0 steering capability. after further investigating, the frame had rusted around the bushing and bolts holding up the suspension. this in turn, pulled the steering linkage out from the steering component. *tr | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer pulled out from a stop and heard a loud popping noise. the driver had no steering ability, and vehicle had to be towed to mechanic.*ak | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Horn beeps when tilt wheel goes all the way up or down. *dh | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 03/01/2000 | |||
| While driving bolts on the power steering gear box separated ,causing the steering unit to fall, resulting in loss of control. dealer has repaired vehicle at owner's expense. manufacturer has been notified. *ak *et | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 07/28/2001 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Power steering pump mounting bolts broke. pump fell off and lodged in engine compartment. if car had been moving at the timeof failure serious injury or death is likely.*ak | |||
| 02/09/2001 | 3 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Power steering pump is attached to the engine block on the firewall side, and the front of the engine. attached with 2 8mm bolts which broke off flush with the block. after repair which i performed since the car was out of warrenty. the same failure repeated two weeks later. then after a 3000 mile trip, failed again. the mounting point of the pump was changed in 1995 from on top of the engine to behind and lower on the front. i feel that either the bolts used are not strong enough or that one of them was cracked on original assembly of the engine. if this had happened at speed in heavy traffic, the results may have been different. *ak | |||
| 02/18/1999 | |||
| The bolts that hold the power steer pump stressed out and cracked, causing steering difficulty, and may have resulted in an accident. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 09/09/1998 | 08/01/1994 | ||
| Power steering pump bolts broke. also replaced serpentine belt. | |||
| While driving bolts that hold power steering pump to the engine broke, causing pump to fall, resulting in vehicle losing power steering. please provide details. *ak | |||
| 01/08/1998 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| While driving the power steering pump broke free from the motor , causing the driver to lose control. the vehicle is currently at the dealer. *ak | |||
| 02/21/1997 | 2 | 10/09/1995 | |
| Power steering pump bolts broke, causing damage to engine mount, upper strut mount, serpentine belt, heil coil, and engine frame. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/12/2002 | |||
| Subframe dropped out, causing loss of steering.*ak | |||
| While driving bolt that holds power steering to the frame came apart, causing vehicle to freeze. dealer has been contacted, and replaced the part once before. *ak | |||
| 01/25/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| The bolts that hold the power steering unit to the engine broke off. dealer alleged brake fluid in unit caused problem. car repaired at owings mills pontiac. oil leak looses about a quart of oil per 3-4000 miles. this has been occuring longer than i reported, but outside the 36,000 mile warranty. | |||
| 02/05/1998 | 1 | ||
| Power steering bolts broke, causing power steering pump to fall off, resulting in loss of control. | |||
| 01/30/1998 | |||
| When placing the vehicle in reverse and upon attempting to pull the vehicle out the driveway, the steering wheel locked up due to the power steering motor falling off. consumer has yet to contact the dealer. *ak | |||
| The power steering has gone completely out. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/21/1997 | 0 | 10/09/1995 | |
| A life threatening emergency due to sudden loss of steering control while driving vehicle. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING | |||
| 07/01/2002 | |||
| Consumer had to replace 2 rod kits and shaft for rack and pinion steering. while turning corners vehicle was making a clunking noise that has gotten progressively worse. consumer concerned about loss of steering control.*ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 03/06/2000 | |||
| While driving in a parking lot noticed a problem with the steering. the tow bolts that hold rack and pinion steering broke off the frame. contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Flat spots in steering, also play in steering wheel due to steering rack. | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 12/04/1996 | |||
| While driving vehicle at 65 mph the steering wheel locked up and owner had to regain control of the vehilce which almost resulted in an accident. *ak | |||
| 05/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Steering wheel dislodged from steering column/ also heard popping noise. *ak | |||
| 05/24/1996 | |||
| Consumer states that when driving the vehicle a pop came from the steering column and the steering wheel felt like it came a loose from the steering column, making driving very difficult. the steering wheel has been replaced.*ak | |||
| 06/25/1995 | |||
| Have an occasional popping or banging in steering wheel column, can feel vibration/knocking in steering wheel;steering column shaft replaced,problem still exist | |||