NHTSA — Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 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 #7

Feb 012001

Trans Sport

  • miles

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

While traveling on a side road and without prior warning was making a left turn steering locked up, preventing vehicle to move. Vehicle was towed. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Ia City, IA, USA

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problem #6

Jan 012001

Trans Sport

  • miles
Consumer was pulling out of a parking lot and without prior warning steering wheel locked up and couldn't turn it. Vehicle had to be towed. Dealership was aware of problem.

- East Meadow, NY, USA

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problem #5

Sep 282000

Trans Sport

  • miles
Steering wheel locked up during curve, unable to turn wheel, van crached into canal. Is considered totaled by insurance.

- Ville Platte, LA, USA

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problem #4

Sep 282000

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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While making a turn steering wheel locked, causing a collision which totalled the vehicle.

- Ville Platte, LA, USA

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problem #3

Dec 101999

(reported on)

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Upon turning into a parking lot traveling 10-15 mph, steering wheel locked up, causing loss of steering control. Consumer contacted T dealer, delaer replaced the entire steering wheel and column.

- Boudbrook, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Oct 231999

Trans Sport

  • miles
While making a turn steering wheel jerked and went to the right and locked up. The dealer is inspecting and repairing the vehicle.

- Columbia, MD, USA

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problem #1

Mar 071998

Trans Sport 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When it rains the steering wheel locks up, and makes squeaking noises. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted. The vehicle was anable to steer when hit a puddle.

- San Antonia, TX, USA

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