Steering Gear Box problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

Three problems related to steering gear box have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Gear Box problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2003

Nhtsa#02-v-286-000: lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly. This vehicle is not include due to the VIN#. Please provide further information. Ph.

2 Steering Gear Box problem

Failure Date: 11/18/2002

I was experiencing trouble in my car when iturned left at low speeds. If felt almost as though I was losing power in the steering part of my car. Shortly after that, a friend of mine emailed me a notice tham chevy was conducting a recall on my car type and described the same problem that I was having. The article from reuters said that it cause accidents but no fatalities. I immediately got my car fixed and was told that there was not an official recall out yet. I waited and once the recall was out, my car was not included. My car fits all of the parameters of the recall and was experiencing the same problem.

3 Steering Gear Box problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2000

Consumer heard noise coming from underneath vehicle. The vehcile make noise when turning the wheel due to steering gear failure. The consumer was in contact with the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was under repair with remanufactured parts for the clicking noise.




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