Steering Related Problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile 88

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 1997 Oldsmobile 88.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Oldsmobile 88

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Steering Wheel problems	1
Power Steering Pump problems	1

Steering Wheel problem #1

While driving at speeds of 70mph, the steering wheel locked up, causing the vehicle to pull to the left, resulting in an accident.

Power Steering Pump problem #2

I have a 1987 Oldsmobile 88 lss that I took in for inspection. It passed inspection, but I was told that it was not safe to drive. There was a failure in the power steering pump that could cause the bearings to lock up, burn the belt and I would lose steering.

Steering related problems in other Oldsmobile 88 model year vehicles:

Steering Rack And Pinion problems of the 1999 Oldsmobile 88
Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile 88
Power Steering Pump problems of the 1996 Oldsmobile 88
Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections problems of the 1999 Oldsmobile 88
Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 1999 Oldsmobile 88
Steering Anti-theft Device problems of the 1996 Oldsmobile 88
Steering problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile 88

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