My steering wheel has been locking up while driving and I have almost crashed into other vehicles and buildings.

- Alamo, TX, USA

1999 Chevrolet Lumina. Consumer writes in regards to several mechanical problems and recall issues. The consumer stated the vehicle cut off, while driving on the highway. It was determined, the ignition needed to be replaced. Also, the wiring harness in the steering column went out, the egr valve was replaced twice, the consumer had shifting problems and the heat and A/C were inoperative.

- Upper Sandusky, OH, USA

While driving, my car will just suddenly cut off and this occurs whether stopped at the light or while pressing the accelerator. The volt light comes on and the car just cuts off and the steering wheel locks up. My local Chevrolet dealer (youman's Chevrolet, macon, ga) tried to find out what was the problem by running diagnostics, but could never determine the cause. Since the problem continued to occur, and wondering if the problem could be due to the age of the car, I parked the car and purchased another car in may, 2013. The car is still parked in my yard. I decided to report this because this seems to be the same thing that is happening to the other GM cars but my model is not part of the recall. I know that there are many 1999 Luminas still being driven and you need to know that this has happened.

- Macon, GA, USA

I was driving my husband's 1999 Lumina. I stopped at an intersection to wait to make a left turn. The light changed I proceeded into the intersection, I turned the steering wheel, however the car proceeded straight. The tires would not turn, however the steering wheel turned freely but the tires would not turn. I had to have the car towed to a mechanic. After he examined the car it was determined that the welds that hold the support structure to the frame had failed. I had to have the original welds redone costing me $ $400 then another $ $300 to have the engine re-aligned. If this had occurred on a highway that we often travel we would have died as that road has sharp curves and no shoulders only deep canyons to fall into.

- Redding, CA, USA