Steering Rack And Pinion Problems of Chevrolet Lumina - part 1

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. The failure mileage was 228,890.

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The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (na). The contact was driving approximately 35 mph and attempting a turn when the steering failed. The steering wheel was difficult to turn in any direction and required force applied by both the contact and the front seat occupant in order to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the steering rack and pinion would need to be replaced. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 03v527000 (steering: rack and pinion). The VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. The contact stated the vehicle would not steer to the left because the rack and pinion failed. The dealer was contact who advised that his VIN was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 03v527000 (steering:rack and pinion). The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall and offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000.

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The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. The contact stated that the vehicle became difficult to turn, similar to NHTSA campaign id number: 03v527000 ( steering:rack and pinion). The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that her vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact did not inform the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 104,000.

The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Lumina. The contact was attempting a left turn at 15 mph when the power steering failed. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. The contact stated the failure would only occur when making a left turn. The contact checked the brake fluid levels which were adequate. He was able to locate a recall for the failure (NHTSA campaign id number: 03v527000- steering: rack and pinion) but was advised by the manufacturer that his VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 110,000. Updated 11/03/10. Updated 11/04/10.

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Difficulty turning the steering wheel to the right at low speeds. Contacted gm and instructed to take the vehicle to a dealer. Charged $100 and told this vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall 03v527000 due to VIN. Replaced rack and pinion myself which fixed the issue. My car shows the exact same signs of the reason you did this recall. Why was my car not included? I demand an answer!.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. While making a left turn at any speed, the power steering becomes difficult to maneuver. The contact is an asc certified mechanic and stated that the failure was with the rack and pinion. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 03v527000 (steering:rack and pinion). The current mileage was 78,045 and failure mileage was 76,800.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. While driving at any speed, the contact experiences difficulty turning the steering wheel to the right. The garage stated that the steering rack and pinion was malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 125,382. Updated 05/06/08. The manufacture informed the consumer his vehicle did not meet the requirements for the recall . Updated 05/08/08.

I own a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina its rack in pinion is doing the same as recalled cars but the dealer says my car isn't recalled by VIN number is thee anyway to get Chevrolet to make the repairs its to dangerous to drive like this.

Make : Chevrolet model : Lumina year : 1998 component: steering:rack and pinion my car shows all the signs of the reason you did this recall why was my car not included.

: the contact stated while making a left turn the steering is shaky and a grinding noise is heard coming from the vehicle. There is a NHTSA recall, # 03v527000, regarding the steering: rack and pinion. The dealership was alerted. The manufacturer was alerted and determined the VIN was not included in the recall.

The consumer stated that 1998 Chevrolet Lumina was having a problem with rack and pinion steering. The car makes noise in the front end. The rack and pinion had to be replaced. This has been a problem for about a month. The car has been checked by repairman. The consumer contacted gm, and this vehicle was not included in any recall on this issue due to VIN.

Contact stated the lower rack and pinion was defective. . The car will not turn left. The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina. He started having problems on August 19, 2005. He took vehicle to a dealer and they told him his this vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall 03v527000 due to VIN.

I just learned today that my Lumina had a recall on Dec. 11, 2003 for steering: rack and pinion. I have never been notified of this recall.

Ltr fwd wmail fm (TX) re recall of a 1997 Chevrolet Lumina for defective steering column. The consumer's daughter was involved in an accident which resulted in fatal injuries. The vehicle has an open recall on the steering rack and pinion. If this part failed it could result in loss of steering control. The consumer believes the part failed and caused his daughter to loose control of the vehicle. As a result the vehicle crashed into a full size pickup which was pulling a stock trailer.

Contact received NHTSA campaign recall 03v527000 letter from Chevrolet on 7-7-05 concerning the power steering gear/ lower pinion bearing separation. When he called local dealer on 7-14-05, they told him they needed a special tool from gm to repair the recalled part, and they were unable to get the tool. They have been trying to get the tool for a month and a half. When consumer asked when they will get it they had no idea. They did not tell him why they could not get it. . . He has called gm, and could not reach anybody. . He has not had any problems with the car.

Rack and pinion steering locked while the consumer was making a left hand turn. Dealer stated there was a recall for this defect.

Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned NHTSA recall 03v527000. Certain passenger vehicles have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, they indicated sorry this vehicle was not include in this recall due to the VIN.

Consumer stated after recall 03v527000 repairs were performed rack and pinion bearing malfunctioned. As a result, the steering became hard.

Recall notice received for the replacement of the lower pinion of the rack and pinion gear assembly. Recall#03v527000. After the lower pinion was installed, a noise developed in the steering mechanism. The consumer was told that the rack and gear assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer refused to give approval to replace the rack and pinion again due to the high mileage on the vehicle.

After the dealership replaced the lower pinion bearing as stated in recall 03v527000 the vehicle had a severe pull to the right and the steering wheel was hard to control. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealership. The dealership then replaced the steering gear because they indicated the replacement of the lower pinion steering caused the steering gear to fail. The problem still exist.

Recall 03v527000 regarding steering gear bearings failure. The recall was done on the vehicle, but the bearings were the only thing replaced. Several days later, the steering went out. A certified mechanic determined that rack and pinion needed to be replaced. After the recall was performed, the vehicle was hard to turn to the right.

I own a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina, which I purchased new in 1998. I had noticed a sporadic steering wheel kick-back at low speeds when turning left in this vehicle. I told a friend about my situation (he too owns same year,make,model) and he explained he received a recall letter from Chevrolet and had this problem corrected on his vehicle. I called my local chevolet dealer and the service advised scheduled me an appointment to repair, but then called me back and cancelled appointment and explained to me that my VIN number was not included in the recall. I called Chevrolet assistance and they advised me to pay for repairs out of my pocket because my car was out of warranty. I feel this is unacceptable and discriminatory. Obviously Chevrolet is trying to reduce their costs by denying my claim for this campaign. I have seen quite a few other Chevrolet owners with the same complaint. When is the NHTSA going to step in show the imbeciles at Chevrolet that this steering problem has a broader scope than they are willing to admit too.

After the steering gear bearings recall 03v527000 was performed the check engine light came on. This didn't occur prior to having the recall perform. The dealership has been notified.

Ten months after the rack and pinion bearing/ steering recall 03v527000 repairs were performed it failed. While making a left hand turn the steering wheel locked up, causing the vehicle to go into a spin and crash into a guard rail. A mechanic inspected the vehicle after the crash and indicated that the rack and pinion broke.

I own a 1997 Chevrolet Lumina that I received a recall notice from general motors asking me to select a gm dealer to make the repairs to the rack and pinion steering for which the car was recalled. The dealership stated that it would be over a month before they could schedule my appointment and even then, they would require keeping the car for one full day to accomplish the repairs. My concern is that I am driving in a dangerous situation, because the car's left turn gets stuck when driving. I am also concerned about having to leave my car for a full day because my employer will not allow me to miss a day of work without reprimand and loss of wages. I need some assistance - the dealership nor gm is not showing any interest in providing transportation to and from work for me for one day.

Problems with steering even after recall repair. After the recall repair the vehicle had significant steering and front end issues that were not present at the time the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The consumer indicated that the vehicle has not been repaired to her satisfaction.

The dealership is unable to perform the steering gear recall 03v527000 repairs because they don't have the tools.

In December, the steering froze up in my 98 Lumina ltz after making a left hand turn. Mechanic said it was only a belt problem but the steering continued to be very tight. Also there was a continuous tapping sound. After a recent brake service, a different mechanic informed me that the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. The dealership claims that although the 98 Luminas were included in the last recall, my serial number was not among those recalled; however it is suffering from the same problems as those recalled.

When making a left or right turn, the consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The consumer felt that the problem may have been related to recall# 03v527000.

While turning the steering wheel it would be hard to turn. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for analysis, and mechanic told consumer that this vehicle was not included in recall 03v527000 concerning steering bearing failure due to VIN.

While driving, the steering had become difficult when making right and left hand turns. The dealer was notified and stated it was possibly the rack and pinion. The steering locked.

While driving and making left or right turns and without warning steering wheel locked up. Dealer stated rack and pinion failed.

When the driver attempted to make a left hand turn the steering wheel locked completely up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the rack and pinion malfunctioned. Please provide any further details.