Table 1 shows nine common steering related problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. The number one most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering rack and pinion (five problems).
Recall 02v286000 concerning power steering assembly. The steering wheel intermittently locked up when making left turns. Consumer saw on NHTSA website that there was a recall on this problem involving 1996-1998 vehicles, but the 1999 vehicle was not included in this recall. Read details...
Steering:rack and pinion. . . Went out. I hear this is a problem with these cars and yet nobody is doing anything about it. I am just going to have to let everyone I know to stay away. 1999 chevy cav. Read details...
Engine shakes when first started n when idling, but not when driving. Hoses n belts r not in good shape. Not sure about the air bags but seen on this site that there was a problem. I have seen that there are or where, quit a few recalls that were not taken care of. Especially safety ones. Read details...