Four problems related to steering rack and pinion have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1998 Monte Carlo :complained of growling noise at low speed turns; also, not mentioned to shop but was told by friend that he thought the wheel was harder to turn then other vehicles. Shop informed me that rack and pinion needed to be replaced. I checked the service manual to find out why it could not be reconditioned but stopped after seeing that there was a existing problem being investigated about faulty rack and pinions. Note this vehicle only has 26000 miles on it.
Rack and pinion was deemed faulty by my certified mechanic. The vehicle has only 55,000 miles on it.
Poor rack and pinon steering causing vehicle to pull.
Clunking noise in front end at low speeds/ car wanders from straight line - like torque steer/ cruise control accelerates car radically when you press "resume".