Steering Rack Problems of Saturn LS

Saturn LS owners have reported 4 problems related to steering rack (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Rack problem of the 2000 Saturn LS

Failure Date: 05/01/2005

The power steering fails after about 5 mins of operation. The dealer said it was an "unspecified failure of the steering rack", and that it would cost $1500 to replace. This has been going on since spring of 05. I contacted Saturn corporate directly, but they refused to help with the problem.

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2 Steering Rack problem of the 2001 Saturn LS

Failure Date: 03/19/2004

My car is 2001 l 200 and I have had numerious problems with emer. Brake and steering. I have recently had problems with the struat mount, and brake roters. I have only 45,000 miles on the car and have already begun the high repair bills. With no help from Saturn as of yet. I still am trying.

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3 Steering Rack problem of the 2000 Saturn LS

Failure Date: 08/13/2003

Steering rack needs to be replaced for the second time at 54,000 miles.

4 Steering Rack problem of the 2001 Saturn LS

Failure Date: 08/27/2001

Consumer states that the vehicle will make a whining noise when turning left. Power steering fluid leaks out of the steering rack. Three racks were installed as original. The power steering fluid leaked at about 12000 miles.

Other Common Steering related problems of Saturn LS

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Steering problems	19
Power Steering Pump problems	14
Steering Column problems	10
Steering Rack And Pinion problems	7
Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems	6
Steering Rack problems	4
Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems	4
Steering Noise problems	3
Power Steering Fluid problems	2
Steering Wheel problems	2

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