Steering Rack And Pinion Problems of Chevrolet Cavalier - part 2

Consumer was informed there was no parts available regarding the rack and pinion, recall # 02 v 286 000.

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After the recall was performed on the rack and pinion, the problem recurred.

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The steering rack and pinion locked up on two separate occasions. The vehicle was involved in recall# c02049-s. There had been four incidents while attempting to turn left in traffic. Chevrolet would not replace the rack and pinion gear assembly until the dealer could replicate the failure.

Vehicle experienced loss in steering. The vehicle experienced 4 failures when the consumer attempted to make a turn the steering failed and then the engine died. After numerous visits to the dealership, the refused to make any repairs until the vehicle was further evaluated. There was a recall regarding the steering rack and pinion in which the vehicle experienced the same symptoms. (brother on behalf of sister naida schaefer).

Nhtsa#02-v-286-000 consumer was informed the recall replacement would be performed in March or the first week in April. Scc.

Nhtsa 02-v-286-000. Consumer was informed by the dealer that the necessary parts to complete the recall was not available.

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Complaint of recall service co2049-s nar 07/10/2003 the consumer experienced a clicking noise when turning the steering wheel. The rack and pinion was damaged causing internal noise. The dealer was notified but refused to make repairs unless consumer paid for parts and labor. The consumer is requesting that this case be investigated and remedial action take place.

The consumer request reimbursement for repairs made to power steering. The consumer contacted Chevrolet in regard to reimbursement recall#1159156, stating that her vehicle experienced the same symptoms. The dealer denied reimbursement due to not being able to verify cause of he malfunction of the lower pinion bearing of the vehicles power steering. The rack was replaced. Scc.

The power steering failed which caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle. Two weeks later consumer received a recall notice which described the same incident which had occurred. Ph.

Consumer was informed no parts were available regarding the rack and pinion. Recall #02 v 286 000.

I have 1997 Chevrolet, Cavalier which I took delivery on July 28, 1997. The car is now undriveable. I went on line to the general motors recall list and located a recall for cars built between January 1, and October 31, 1997. The recall involves the lower pinion bearing in the power steering gear may separate, permitting movement of the pinion shaft. Report indicate loss of power steering. There have been 15 report of crashes and three injuries that may be related to the condition, but no fatal injuries. I called general motors, described to them the problem with the car, which I had to have towed to my house. I gave them my VIN # and the reply I got was that I am not involved in the recall. I have recalls for minor repairs but I am not on this recall list. I am a bit disturbed with this reply. My vehicle was built within the time frame of which was described. Due to this problem I was nearly in a fatal accident. I was told to have the repairs done and then if my car fell under the recall I could fight to be reimbursed. So what their trying to tell me is drive the car, which cannot be driven at this point, get in an accident then they don't have to put me the recall list because the car has been totaled. This is a very poor way of taking care of a person's life when they know there is something wrong with the car. Meanwhile we have no means of transportation for work. I first heard about this recall on the news on tv back in November 2002. Can you help? please!!!!!!.

The rack and pinion on my car failed as I was driving it. I had to have it replaced. Although there is a recall on the lower pinion seperation as of Jan. 2003, it only seems to cover a certain range of VIN #'s for this make. My mechanic called in Jan. Of '03, but was not able to obtain any information on it. I guess until a large number of people complain, and there are no injuries, the manufacturere does not take it seriously. I have 3 young kids, and I can not wait for a fatality for the manufacturer to acknowledge there is a problem.

I was attempting to turn left to pull out of a parallel parking space when I heard something pop and it suddenly felt as if my car had lost all power steering. One month later I heard of rack and pinion steering recall on 1998 Cavaliers which is what I drive and my car had all of the effects of what were listed. After taking my car into a chevy dealer, I was told my car did not fit the recall and that I needed a whole new transmission. I asked if they had checked my transmission fluid, and they said yes that there was plenty and that I would have to pay 1200 for a new transmission. I declined their services to fix my vehicle and later had my uncle who is an airplace mechanic take a look at it. He told me there was nothing wrong with my transmission I was just very very low on fluid. My transmission is perfect now and he agrees that my car should have been included in the recall seeing as the rack and pinion steering has broken. Repeatedly I have called gm to no avail on why my car is not included in this recall, and I feel very taken advantage of by the chevy dealer outz Chevrolet for not being honest with me about my car.

Consumer stated having the same problems as recall#02v286000 rack and pinion. Dealer will not repair because VIN number is not included. Ts.

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Defect recall campaign # 02v286000 steering: gear: rack and pinion. Noise and looseness in steering. Have not received recall notice from manufacturer. Ts.

When the consumer attempted to the vehicle, the steering wheel froze up, which almost caused the consumer to lose control, the mechanic informed consumer a new rack and pinion was needed. Mr.

Rack and pinion unit makes a clunking noise when I turn the steering wheel. Cavaliers in general seem to have a problem with steering units and should be looked into why the problems have been on-going for years. Technical service bulletins from 1992 to today list a history of steering unit problems with this model.

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Recall campaign: steering: gear: rack and pinion (recall number 02v286000). The vehicle's rack and pinion failed prior to recall notification. The consumer contacted the manufacturer who informed him that he vehicle was not include in the recall due to VIN.

Suddenly and without warning the power steering went out on my 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier making it impossible to make a left hand turn. The further I drove the car the worse it got, affecting the right side as well and making a horrible clunking noise when I turned the wheel. I nearly lost control of the vehicle and was unable to steer it. I took it in for service and was told the entire rack had gone out.

The steering wheel was difficult to turn. Had the rack and pinion unit replaced before receiving the recall notice.

Noticed a leak coming from vehicle . Took vehicle to dealer to have it analized. Leak was coming from rack and pinion steering, which totally damaged vehicle. Contacted dealer. This should not happen at this mileage.

Rack and pinion steering failed while driving and caused steering to lock up at 10 mph. Manufaucturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

I was pulling out of a driveway and had great difficulty trying to turn the steering wheel of the car. This continued as I made 3 more turns. It finally went back to normal after driving 5 miles. The next day it resumed being very difficult to steer. I have now been informed by my personal mechanic of 30 years that the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. The vehicle only has 24,000 miles on it. This is a very dangerous defect and also quite expensive. Almost $900. 00.

While driving through a parking lot I turned the wheel to go left and the steering wheel locked up and began pulling right almost causing me to run into another vehicle. Had I been going any faster I would have crashed and died. On the way home the wheel locked up again turning left onto our road and I almost drove off the road. I've parked the car and haven't driven it since with concern that this life threatening problem will cause a serious accident. . Read more...

Chevrolet cavlier 1998 - the car is only 5 1/2 years old with 33,000 miles on it. I have had steering issues for more than 3 years with this car. I can not parallel park or make hard turns with out the steering locking up or forcing me to you my entire body weight to ge the wheel to move. When I've taken it to a dealership they simply say this is how the car is designed use the gas and that a recall has not been issued although according to this web page there has been. Apparantly according to gm my VIN number is not included in the Nov/2002 recall for steering rack/pinion which sounds as if it is exactly what the problem is and that there are no recalls scheduled in the future.

When turning the steering wheel while the car is stopped or moving very slowly a loud clunking / popping noise is heard from the front of the car. The dealer was contacted prior to the 36,000 warranty no diagnosis was made and was told it was probably nothing to worry about. The noise is still prevelant and the warranty is now past. As I was trying to find out for myself what the possible problem could be I found several other incidents with the same symptoms, however no one has been able to tell me exactly what the problem is or how to fix it. Dt.

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On 12/2/98 at 26,332 miles I reported a grinding and thud noise when turning. I was told the car was too dangerous to drive because the steering could go out at any time. I was given a loaner car and the rack was replaced under warranty. On 6/29/99 at 34, 556 miles, I again reported the same grinding and thud noise upon turning. Again I was told the car was too dangerous to drive and given a loaner car. Again the rack was replaced under warrenty. On 11/15/00, at 60,152 miles I again reported the exact same grinding and thud noise upon turning. This time however, I was told there was nothing wrong with the car. On 2/15/01 at 64,434 miles I again reported the grinding and thud upon turning and asked that the car be checked. No problem was found so I continued to drive with the grinding and thud noise in the steering since I was told there was nothing wrong even though it was the exact same noise as the prior two times that there was a problem. On 11/21/01, at 81,218 miles, I again reported the grinding and thud noise upon turning, as it was getting worse and continued to make me very uneasy as to the cars safety. This time I was told that yes, now the rack again needed replaced, however I would have to pay for it as it was no longer under warranty.

Mid-way through a left turn from a stop sign, the steering locked up and began pulling to the right. Initially the car steered freely to the right and only locked left; then both right and left locked up. Mechanic says the steering gear on the power assist rack & pinion failed creating a safety issue.

Was informed by independent mechanic that seal around crossmember was missing due to manufacturer's defect/neglect. This caused the rack and pinion to fail. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

When I turn left the steering wheel will lock almost every single time. I questioned the dealership as to how many times they have this problem with this car the guy told me they've seen this problem before. When I was making a left hand turn at 30mph the sterring wheel would not turn and the whole car skidded forward. I hope you will take some time to review this problem and compare it with other cars. I hope NHTSA makes dealerships report to NHTSA when a life threating problem like this one hapens.

When making a left turn vehicle will pull strongly to right, also hard to make a right hand turn, consumer was informed by mechanic, that rack and pinion needed to be replaced.

Whenever the steering wheel is moved there will be a clanking sound in the steering column. Consumer claims that steering is some times loose at any speed. Dealer examined the vehicle, and claimed that a rack and pinion steering column was needed.

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Steering wheel locked up. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer said it was rack and pinion steering that needed to be replaced.

Power steering failed on 2 separate occasions. Had problem fixed first time dealer wants to total vehicle second time. Gm did not own up to the problem. Said car did not fall under the recall period, even though problems have been occurring frequently. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis**770164.