NHTSA — Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems

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2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,725 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2000 Pontiac Grand Am steering problems

steering problem

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2000 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments

problem #4

Mar 012006

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 170,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Power steering failure. No leaks or broken belts. Fluid level fine.

- Saskatoon, 00, USA

problem #3

Feb 012005

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 19,900 miles
Power steering failed, making it difficult to turn the vehicle left/right. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer. The dealer determined that the power steering pump and the pressure and return hoses needed to be replaced.

- White Plains, NY, USA

problem #2

Dec 132003

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,000 miles
Power steering failure, shaft in power steering unit was worn so badly that it broke. G M states that the part is not defective and repairs are more than five hundred dollars, only 33,000 miles on vehicle, but warrenty has timed out. This is a safety issue because I cannot steer vehicle without power assist steering, so vehicle is not driveable untill repaired.

- Grand Blanc, MI, USA

problem #1

Jan 222004

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Car was running fine and the next minute there was a popping noise (like I busted a hose or something) when I turned it on. I looked on the ground and power steering fluid was running every where and leaked all out within a matter of minutes. Then I tried to move the car out of the drive way and the steering wheel was so tough to turn that it felt like the wheel was locked up. Now I have to get a new power steering pump, a return hose, and a serpentine belt, and the to top it off it is not under warranty anymore. I was very lucky that it did not happen in the middle of a road though. What a way to start the new year!

- Englewood, OH, USA

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