Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Two problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2001

Engine(ignition) quits while car is being driven. All power systems are lost, making steering and braking difficult. Engine restarts when key is turned off and then turned on to restart. This is an electrical or computer problem that seems to be reset when the ignition switch is turned off and then on again. Could be a very dangerous situation.

2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 11/20/1998

When car was parked, and then whenattempting to be driven, it had no power steering. This happens about every 15,000 miles.




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