15 problems related to steering rack and pinion have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while driving 85 mph, the steering wheel became loose and caused the contact to temporarily lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the lower pinion bearing for the steering rack needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 03v527000 (steering:rack and pinion) however, the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 220,000.
Consumer had recall 03v527000 repairs done in February which was suppose to be preventive recall work. Vehicle was still experiencing loss of power steering. Consumer said when she turned left the vehicle demonstrated high resistance. Took vehicle to dealer after manufacturer advised her to take it to any dealer. The dealer insisted that she go back to dealer who did the original recall repairs. Dealer checked vehicle after she agreed to pay for the labor. Mechanic checked vehicle and claimed it was rack and pinion problem.
While making a right turn at 5 mph, the vehicle lost power, causing the consumer's vehicle to hit a pole. The consumer stated the problem was due to steering rack failure.
Steering wheel did not turn upon starting the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to a mechanic, and he determined the rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced.
While driving approximately 15 mph, the steering failed without warning, which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into the curb. Dealer diagnosed that the rack and pinion system was defective. Gm stated that there was a defect in the rack and pinion but not this vehicle.
When making a left turn, the steering wheel locked up. The dealer has been contacted. The dealer is replaced the rack and pinion.
Vehicle's steering went out all of a sudden while driving. Recall #750283. The consumer requested her money back. In Jan. 2004 a recall was issued on the steering rack and pinion. The consumer was told to send in her paperwork and a reimbursement check would be sent to her, but instead the consumer received a denial letter. The manufacturer stated the reason for the denial of reimbursement was because the consumer did not have the vehicle serviced at a gm dealer.
When turning the steering wheel towards the left, the steering locked up, which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The rack and pinion was replaced.
Consumer called complaining about the rack an pinion steering broke. Also stated that while driving the vehicle the rack and pinion steering broke which it completely left the consumer with no control of the steering. Dealer and manufacture were contacted and have a recall and that they don't know what to do. Ts.
Lost partial steering ability while driving 55 mph. No previous warning of a problem existed. Very scary to have this happen while driving.
Power steering froze due to broken rack and pinion on the xepressway, was very dangerous and scary.
While making a turn aluminum rack and pinion rubbed against and shafed into steering pump, causing it to burn out, resulting in stalling. There is a new design of the part. Please provide further information.
Rack and pinion steering locked up while vehicle was in use, causing loss of vehicle control.
Nhtsa recall# 03v527000 subject:steering gear bearings. Consumer received the notice for the recall the first part of February. Consumer called the dealer six times. Dealer did not have the tools to fix the recalled part, and told the consumer to call back in April. The vehicle was having steering problems.
Heard a loud rumbling noise while backing out of the driveway. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer determined that rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced.