Steering Column problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier

Same defective bearing problem in steering as 2000 and Chevrolet caviliers. Bearing is noisy when wheel is turned. Could cause steering wheel to freeze or lockup upon binding. Bearing is a universal swival type bearing located at the bottom of the steering column, just in front of the firewall and is covered by a rubber boot. The bearing makes a noise when the steering wheel is turned. The noise goes away when the bearing is sprayed over and over with wd-40, but comes back after a thousand miles of driving. Other 2000 - 2002 Cavaliers were recalled because of the problem, but the 1999 Cavaliers are having the same problem like this one and should also be brought to the dealers attention and recalled.

I purchased a new 1999 chevy Cavalier in March 1999 and began hearing creaking sounds coming from the steering column one year after purchase. Since the car was under warranty I took it the chevy dealership where I purchased it for repair. They greased some parts to diminish the noise. I took the car in 2 other times to have it looked at and the same action was taken, no parts were ever replaced. Recently I took the car to a chevy dealership and I was told the whole steering column needs to be replaced for about $2300. There are multiple complaints and warnings to mechanics that consumers may come to them with these issues listed over the last 9 years. Therefore, this is a flaw with the vehicle that until now Chevrolet has not taken responsibility for. Currently the vehicle is still making the noise and I was warned if the wheel starts to "stiffen up" to come back immediately as the danger of losing control of the vehicle is extremely high.