Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System Problems of 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.

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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 power steering failed. She had received the recall notice concerning steering and had the remedy work performed. However, the problem persisted.

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The power steering system failed preventing the steering wheel from turning and unable to control the vehicle. This was not a case of the power steering failing and it was hard to steer. The steering could not be turned and I could feel the power steering preventing me from turning the wheel. This happened in a parking lot, at slow speed, where I could pull over and have the car towed. The car could not be driven safely.

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.

When the accessory drive belt gets wet there is a very good chance that the power steering will stop working. My wife was making a right hand turn at an intersection and went through a puddle. She immediately lost power steering and almost crashed into another car. I have had it happen to me as I turned into my driveway. I have contacted Chevrolet and was told that there are no recalls on my van. I took it into the dealer (not the one listed here) and they could find nothing wrong with it. Losing power steering in a Mini van while making a turn can have serious consequences.

Loss of power steering assist when going through shallow water.

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.