Steering Related Problems of the 1999 Saturn SL2

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 1999 Saturn SL2.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Saturn SL2

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems	1
Power Steering Fluid problems	1

Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem #1

While driving at normal speed was hearing power steering 'whining'. While turning the wheel to right it did not respond, nor did it turn to the left. Dealer notified.

Power Steering Fluid problem #2

While driving at 60-65 mph steering wheel will start to shake. Contacted dealer, and the dealer could not find problem after nine attempts. Consumer states rough idle when warm. Dealer replaced pcm/ecm, but problem still exist. Power steering fluid low. Experiencing shimmy when braking. Noise from gas tank when coming to a stop.

Steering related problems in other Saturn SL2 model year vehicles:

Steering Wheel problems of the 1996 Saturn SL2
Steering Wheel problems of the 1997 Saturn SL2
Steering Wheel problems of the 2000 Saturn SL2
Steering Rack And Pinion problems of the 2000 Saturn SL2
Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems of the 1996 Saturn SL2
Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems of the 1998 Saturn SL2
Steering Knuckle Spindle problems of the 1996 Saturn SL2

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