Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Steering Fluid problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Steering Anti-theft Device problems |
The vehicle exhibited power steering problems at low and zero speeds. Also, the vehicle experienced grinding, growling and steering wheel vibration when turning at a low speed or at stop. There was fluid leaking under the engine therefore the rack and pinion was replaced, and on other occasions the pump, o-ring, gear assembly, switch shields tie rod ends, and the tires were replaced when the vibration occurred at low speeds.
Consumer stated steering wheel was constantly coming loose, and almost fell off on one occasion. The dealer had serviced/replaced steering column 3 times for same issue.
Intermittently while vehicle is in park at residence, alarm will go off , also headlight and horn will come on. Dealer put vehicle on computer, but could not determine cause. Defect was possibly due to electrical problems.