Five problems related to steering rack and pinion have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
Car started being hard to steer to the left and it was intermittent. It just started that morning of 5-28-05 . I was going down a steep hill and it became hard to turn it on a curve going off to the right. I proceeded slowly and as I attempted to make another left turn something snapped under the floorboards of the car and it would no longer turn at all-it would only go forwards or backwards. I had to call a tow truck who towed it to the Chevrolet dealer I bought it from and they informed me the steering gear box totally had to be replaced at a total cost of over $1800. It took the dealer 5 days to complete this repair and they kept the old parts.
Consumer stated that every 4500 miles rack and pinion steering malfunctioned. Consumer contacted the dealer, and the manufacturer indicated that they will give consumer $600. 00 credit towards a new vehicle. This was unacceptable to the consumer.
Consumer stated having the same problems as recall#02v286000 rack and pinion. Dealer will not repair because VIN number is not included. Ts.
Power steering rack and pinion went out while driving. Lost control of vehicle temporarily. Had no steering control.