NHTSA — Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Pump Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Pontiac Trans Sport steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner Comments

problem #4

Jul 101999

Trans Sport

  • miles

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

While driving over water puddles or in the rain power steering belt slips, causing loss of steering until it dries off.

- Gainsville, FL, USA

problem #3

Aug 011997

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Serpentine belt fails causing loss of power steering assist when driving in wet weather.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #2

Jun 011997

Trans Sport

  • miles
When driving in wet weather, the power steering pump and belt get wet, and slip. The power steering will lock at this point and will resume within a few seconds.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #1

Jun 011997

Trans Sport

  • miles
Power steering locks up on wet roads.

- Houston, TX, USA

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