Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Venture

I experienced power steering failure making left turns only. Dealer told me that my vehicle is not in the recall scope even thou it has the exact problem as the recall vehicles of 1998 (NHTSA id # 02v28600). They replaced the power steering gear at my cost. They kept the core gear assembly dn/26065144 - RV 26065041-78091. They told me they could not tell what caused the failure because it is a sealed unit.

Power steering is failing in my 1998 chevy Venture. It is displaying the same symptoms that are described in the recall for this vehicle, however, Chevrolet says that my vehicle is not included in the recall, even though the recall notices I've read include 1998 chevy Ventures. I am upset that I have to pay for this our of pocket and then "wait" for my vehicle to be included in the recall, when it looks like it already is.

The vehicle experienced power steering problems.

Lose ability to steer the van when it rains or passing through small water deposits on the road. The steering wheel locks.

When I drive over water after a rain, my van steering locks up, and the belt makes a noise. I think also the ac stops working. This is a serious situation as you can not steer.

When automobile goes through any water it loses power steering. Consumer has to turn the vehicle off and reset it.

Noisy power steering.

Vehicle experienced power steering failure. He did not receive a recall notice concerning the steering. The dealer told him that his vehicle is not in the recall scope, even thought it has the exact problem.

Power steering intermittently goes out. While turning corners steering will lock up for some seconds, and then it will return to normal operation. GMC has been contacted.

Consumer received recall 02v286000 notice concerning power steering assembly. Dealer was contacted on 12/19/2002, and dealer did not have the parts to perform recall repairs. Dealer has been contacted several times since then and still did not have the parts.

Power steering fails when driving across small amounts of water.