Issue ID | 402488 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10007612 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAPRICE |
Model Year | 1996 |
File date | 27/12/02 |
Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I have a 1996 chevrolet caprice with only 28, 000 miles on it. Several occurances of steering loockup when going at very slow speeds and turning either let or right. Racing the engine seems to clear the problem sometimes. The steering pump was replaced but the problem contines to occur occasionally. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CRANSTON,, RI |
VIN pattern | 1G1BL52P4TRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 04/03/97 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 5 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | NORWOOD MOTORS |
Dealer's telephone number | 401.781.4300 |
Dealer's city | WARWICK |
Dealer's state code | RI |
Dealer's ZIP code | 02888 |