Steering Rack And Pinion Problems of Oldsmobile Alero

The subframe rusted out where the rack and pinion connects to it. Broke free from the subframe at 25 miles an hour. Greatful that no one was injured. But I feel that there should be a recall on the subframe.

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This is the second gm vehicle that I have owed with the same structural defect. The first was a 1999 chevy malibu and now this olds Alero. The lower sub frame where the rack and pinion steering gear is mounted rots away causing the rack and pinion to break away from the rusted out sub frame, leaving the vehicle unable to be steered. With the Alero we were driving on the highway at 65 mph, when a clunk noise was heard. Fortunately we were able to get off the highway before the rack and pinion completely broke free of the rusted frame leaving the vehicle without steering. There are several complaints for this same problem on this very same website for malibus, Aleros and pontiac grand ams. It is hard to believe that the frame rotting away on these vehicles, causing the rack and pinion to break away from the frame, leaving the cars unable to be steered, has not caused accidents, injuries or deaths. Here in the chicago area there are a great number of these vehicles still on the road. If this defective frame design does not warrant a recall, possibly some type of inspection notice can be sent to vehicle owners advising them to to have their vehicle frames inspected (where the rack and pinion mounts to the frame - especially the passenger side) to check for cracks and excessive rust - corrosion, before this condition does cause accidents, injuries or someone's death. I checked with two of the larger gm dealers in the chicago area, bill jacobs and phillips chevy, both stated that the part needed to repair this problem, the lower sub frame is no longer available from gm.

Traveling down an interstate hwy. Lost steering. Had the car towed home. Jacked the car up and found the nut on the bolt that hold the rack and pinion to the frame has come off and broke the bracket.

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The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. While driving 5 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle to inspect it when he noticed that the steering rack had separated from the frame. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the engine support had corroded causing the steering rack to separate from the vehicle. The dealer or manufacturer had not been notified. The vehicle was awaiting repairs. The current and failure mileages were 110,000. Updated 12/28/lj updated 02/29/12.

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The contact owns a 2001 Oldsmobile Alero. The contact stated when he attempted to move the steering wheel either left or right, it would make a loud clunking noise. Also, the wheels did not move when he moved the steering wheel. The dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact the bracket that holds the rack and pinion together had rusted and caused it to fracture. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileages were 135,000.

Power windows have both went out had to replace the motor for that, 2 times now the rack and pinion has came out and 2 times I have had to replace altenator had to replace overflow resorvoir I dont find this to be a reliable or safe car to be in. I bought it used so who knows what has happened before I got it I forgot to mention my part-time signal lights they work when they want to and I had to replace air conditioning compresser I have only had car 5 yrs myself and its so not worth the money I have put into it the dates vary but the first was in 2004 and the last was 2009.

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We have owned this car for less than 5 years and the rack and pinion steering has failed twice. This time my wife experienced complete steering failure and the car had to be towed. This is a very hazardous problem. I have had cars which were 25-30 years old which do not have steering failure in this manner.

Noticed play and looseness in steering had it check out by mechanic and found it was my rack and pinion I am replacing it with another used part.

While driving at any speed consumer heard a squealing sound coming from the steering column. Consumer added power steering fluid, that stopped the noise. Also, consumer heard a clanking sound when right turns were made. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that rack and pinion needed to be replaced.

I bought a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero in July of 2003. Within 2 months of purchase my power steering started to leak fluid. Since that date I have taken it to various shops to check the problem. Two mechanics state that it's the rack and pinion that needs to be replaced, while two others changed out a hose and the power steering reservoir itself. After having these two "problems" were fixed I am still putting in power steering fluid on a daily basis. This is an extreme fire hazard and I am tired of putting out money when it it obvious that I am not the only person out there that is experience problems with the rack and pinion on their Alero.

Regarding 2000 Oldsmobile Alero: experienced steering failure when making right turns. Steering would completely lock when making right turns at slow speeds and when making slight steering adjustments to the right even at high speeds. Car was not drivable. I have seen recalls on several other gm vehicles (different model years) for the same problem. I had to replace the rack and pinion unit, costing over $950. If this is a common problem in gm vehicles, then why is there not a recall?.

My problem is with the power steering. My power steering is leaking enough fluid that I have to add fluid on a daily basis. I have taken my 2000 Alero into the shop and found that it is the rack and pinion. This problem started only one month after purchasing this car used. I would never recommend a person to purchase this type of car as this seems to be a problem for everyone not just me.

The rack and pinion malfunctioned. As a result when turning the steering wheel a knocking noise was produced.

Car doesn't always start when I turn the key in the ignition. Takes a few seconds to turn over. Driver side mirror shakes. The numbers on the radio buttons have rubbed off. Rear defrost doesn't always work. Rotors are always wearing out. Used to hear a clunking noise every time I turned the steering wheel - had the steering rack replaced. Interior dome light falls off.

Rackn pinion failed.