Steering Rack And Pinion Problems of Cadillac Deville

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the steering wheel seized and extreme force was required in order to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the power steering pump, the rack and the pinion needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000. Djr.

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The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac Deville. The contact stated that while attempting a left turn, the power steering assist failed. The contact stated there was no warning prior to the failure. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the rack and pinion were replaced. The failure mileage was 68,000. Updated 10/18/lj.

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Rack and pinion steering broke with less than 90,000 miles on vehicle.

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While driving and upon attempting to make left turn vehicle would not go. Heard a loud clunking noise, and could not make left turns at all. Contacted the dealer, and found the steering rack and pinion had to be replaced.

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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.

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An article in today's wall street journal indicated that the NHTSA is conducting an investigation into possible general motors car defects. Notably difficulty in the power steering making a left hand turn. My 2000 Cadillac Deville , with 60,000 miles is experienceing just such an issue. I took the car into columbus Cadillac and they said I needed a new steering rack - the installation of which would cost $ 1,300. 00. The car steers fine in making a right hand turn but is extremely difficult in making a left hand turn. I encourage your review of this matter for a possible recall, for there is no excuse for this safety issue to arise at such mileage- the vast majority of which has been highway mileage. .

While making a left hand turn, the steering wheel locked up. The driver managed to pull over, although with some difficulty. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The consumer was informed by the mechanic that the cause of the steering wheel locking up was due to the rack and pinion. The rack and pinion was replaced.

Rack and pinion steering failed on my 1999 Cadillac Deville with only 33200 miles on it. It was 2 months out of warranty.

"grinding" noise when stopping, right turn. Dealer "swapped" rack an dpinion from in-stock used car. Same problem but now on two cars! lastly: after I complained, strongly, dealer installed new rack and pinion, problem solved.

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Loud intermitent grinding noise hear when steering turned when backing outand turning wheel car driven less than 100 miles. As car milage increases noise is becoming more constent. Windshield the rubber gaskets on both sides is installed on top of the glass instead of in the groves provided. This allows road salt and other debris to accomulate at bottom corners of windshield. This causes a messey appearance and will eventually cause corrosion. In the event of an accident the windshield may pop out degrading the body integrity. Poor alignment. All points with the exception of the rear camber could be adjusted to specifications except the rear camber.

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Steering gear rack & pinion failed.

When making a turn the steering wheel steers in the opposite direction. The dealer said that this problem was normal. Consumer states this only happens during right turns and in the passing lane, dealer has performed an alignment and replaced rack and pinion, however this has not corrected the problem.