Chevrolet Lumina owners have reported 155 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering rack and pinion (61 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (32 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Lumina. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Read details...
My steering wheel has been locking up while driving and I have almost crashed into other vehicles and buildings. Read details...
While driving at low speeds, the vehicle lost power steering. Please provide more information. Read details...
Key stuck in on position will not allow engine to be turned off in either park or neutral. Will turn towards start. Car will drive but unable to turn car off unless power is unplugged from steering column. Was at work with no way to turn car off had to leave running till power was disconnected. Read details...
While making a right turn into the parking lot steering wheel locked and consumer's vehicle hit a parked vehicle. No injuries reported. Vehicle was towed to dealer, and mechanic determined that rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced. Read details...