Steering Related Problems of the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Oldsmobile Silhouette

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems
1
Steering problems
1
Steering Rack And Pinion problems
1

Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem #1

1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette motor had fallen down. The discovered the cradle bolt on the passenger side was gone. The consumer unscrewed the drivers bolt and saw that it contained rust. The manufacturer would not cover the cost because they stated it had been tampered with before the consumer purchased the vehicle. The outer tie rods and hub bearings were replaced.

Steering problem #2

Consumer states that the left and /or right front lower insulator to craddle center metal sleeve has collapsed resulting in loss of clamp load in the joint. Dealer stated consumer VIN number does not comply to recall 99v071000. Please provide further information. Ts.

Steering Rack And Pinion problem #3

I have had this vehicle since 3/99. In which time I have had to bring it back for transmission problems, electrical problems, leaking fuel injectors, brakes, non working cruise control which led to the dealer replacing the compressor. Front end leaked anti freeze which led to another major job. I am not a happy motorist here. The steering column squeeked. They greased it. Turned out there was a problem with the rackinpinion. I know something about cars and I know that for the amount I pay for this vehicle, I shouldn't be having these major problems. Bandade fixes don't cut it with me. Nlm.


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