NHTSA recall 02V286000 concerning power steering assembly. After having the lower pinion bearing replaced consumer was unable to turn left. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and the mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

- Williamson, WV, USA

While trying to make a left turn the steering wheel locked and the vehicle crashed into a guard rail. The consumer received a recall notice campaign # 02V28600 with the subject power steering assembly. The consumer contacted the manufacturer Chevrolet. The representative stated that the vehicle was under that recall and a GM representative would make contact and test the vehicle. The GM representative called the consumer and stated that the recall part would be fixed but no other assistance would be provided.

- Winchester, TN, USA

Loss of power assist three times, have not driven since 7/1/99. We are taking in for service 7/7/99.

- Toledo, OH, USA

A valve inside the power steering mechanism is stuck, causing the steering to be inoperative and allowing it to jerk from side to side, causing a safety hazard.

- Owings, MD, USA

While driving straight, dry road condition, vehicle changed lanes and vehicle went out of control, resulting in a crash and injuries. Also vehicle was totaled.

- Tarzana, CA, USA

While driving the power steering shut down, causing the vehicle to spin out of control. Vehicle is at dealership.

- St Pettersburg, FL, USA

While driving 60 mph the vehicle ran over a possum, lost control of vehicle, had a frontal impact on an embankment which caused the vehicle to rollover several times, in which both driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy. Did not protect the occupant in this accident. Also the passenger's seat broke in half.

- Memphis, TN, USA

Noisy ABS brakes, also replaced noisy power steering valve.

- Alpena, MI, USA