This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for recall remedy 02V286000 on 02/24/03. However on 03/20/03 consumer attempted to the turn steering wheel to the right, but the steering became very difficult as if it locked up and the wheels did not turn properly.
Consumer states while driving approximately 35-40mph, "softly" turned steering wheel to avoid an object in the road. Consumer loss complete control of vehicle's steering, travelled down an embankment and crashed into a tree. Consumer feels issue may be related to current recall 02V286000
Rack & pinion steering failed for the 4th time, causing loss of control. Would hear noises coming from front of vehicle whenever turning. Had reported problem previously. Image #855501.
I have had to have 3 major steering components replaced on my 1998 Chevy cavailer and I am concerned about the future safety of the car. The rack and pinon steering has been replaced twice on vehicle to this date. My understanding from the dealership working on it they are using replacement parts instead of new parts. I have contacted the manufacture regarding this issue but no solution there. My next step is to make a complaint with md state's attorney office.
When trying to make a turn consumer could hear noise coming from the front of vehicle while turning, the vehicle had been served twice on the rack and pinion.
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- Stone Mountain, GA, USA