Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING
PE91072GENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/01/199107/08/1991STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
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Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
1
 The consumer is aware of a steering problem with the 1997 grand prix steering system and believes the 1991 model should be included since his vehicle is experiencing steering poblems. *mj
10/29/19971
 Steering failure prior to recall.
STEERING - COLUMN
02/02/2005126000102/01/2005
 Pontiac directed me to local dealer to complete recall work. local dealer said there are no open recalls on my vehicle based on my vin. that does not jive with what pontiac told me.*ak
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
07/17/1998
 Had received recall notice 97v058000 & contacted dealer for appointment. took vehicle in. dealer kept vehicle for a few hours. went to pick up vehicle & was informed by service manager that no parts were available for repairs of cradle bolts. does not know when parts would be available. *ak
 Consumers vehicle was involved in recall with rear craddle bolts,r ecall no. 97v058000, and their were no parts available. has been waiting for months. *ak
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR
03/26/20021
 Intermediate shaft separated from the steering gear. cradle bolts pulled through the retainers.*ak
 Rear cradle bolts pulled through retainer due to corrosion of retainer, causing intermediate gear shaft to separate from gear box, prior to recall. recall repairs refused due to year and model of vehicle (97v-058).
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID
1
 Power steering fluid is leaking. *slc
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1
 The alternator/starter go out every 6 months, the fuel pump has been replaced 8 times, the left turn signal does not blink, the brakes go out every 6 months, i think there was a recall on the brake system. the power steering has to be refilled every 100 miles. the drivers side power window does not work. the window is down about an inch and will not go up or down.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
10/17/2000
 While approaching a stop light vehicle lost steering control. vehicle towed to a repair shop, and informed consumer that steering shaft upper was broken. manufacturer was notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak
08/01/20011
 Steering wheel locked up while driving 40-50 mph. this caused vehicle to rollover, resulting in minor injuries. *ak*jg
05/05/20003
 Smoke came out of the steering column of the vehicle on three different occasions. yh
 While driving at 30 mph steering locked and broke. vehicle was towed to the closest repair shop. two bolts/ 4 bushing/ 2 retainers and 2 spacers were replaced. also, steering column shaft was reconnected at owner's expense. manufacturer was contacted about this problem. consumer was very upset because vehicle was not included recall 00v18900 gm/cradle bolts due to vin. please provide any further information. *ak