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
06/09/20061477001
 On my way home from work about 1 am,coming around some curves, that i had come around a hundred times before, went to curve left and the car steered right, went into ditch, hit a driveway culvert and tore the tire off the rim and destroyed the rim. didnt realize anything major was wrong till i got the tire changed and went to go home, the car was pulling to the right really hard, got it up to the shop and they said the subframe was bent in a few places. they said ir would cost about $1600.00 to $2000.00 to fix it, well i don't have that kinda money to be able to do that. so now its been sitting. nothing can be done at this time to fix it at this time..i think there is something wrong with the steering in the car. *nm
06/24/1998107/30/1997
 Vehicle being backing out of driveway when all power steering was lost.
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
101/01/1997
 Steering gear box failed.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
512/01/1996
 While driving through puddles the single drive belt consistently slips losing powersteering, ac and alternator function. the belt does come back on line, but the loss of power steering has resulted in the safety problem of several near crashes. if my wife had been driving she would not have been able to control the vehicle. the vehicle can not be driven with assurance and safety during rain storms.*ak
01/29/1998
 While driving at 55 mph on wet pavement vehicle started spinning around, then lost control, resulting in a collision/injuries. no prior indication that incident would occur. dealer contacted, and stated the car was totalled and no repaiirs done. *ak
06/24/1998107/30/1997
 While backing out of driveway, vehicle lost all power steering. repair included steering coli kit 14.865.
10/31/19951
 Power steering leaks. *dsh
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
12/15/1994
 Steering knuckle broke, loss of steering ability. tt
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
04/12/1996
 Intermittent loss of the power steering, when driving the vehicle steering wheel and column locks up. *ak
 When hit a steering and car vibrates at higher speed . tt