Table 1 shows five common steering related problems of the 1999 Cadillac Deville. The number one most common problem is related to the steering rack and pinion (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (two problems).
When turning the steering wheel in either direction a thumping noise was produced. Dealer stated rack and pinion bolt was missing . Not only was a bolt missing the bolt was so loose it was hanging off. The mechanic replaced the missing bolt and tightened the loose bolt. Read details...
It is very hard to make a left turn after a stop as if there is no power steering. There is no problem with making a right turn. Read details...
Power steering failure as reported in thetsb reports 619249-619248-619410. Read details...