Issue ID | 386895 |
Internal NHTSA # | 768203 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAVALIER |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 15/09/02 |
Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On this 1995 cavalier at approx. 67,000 miles the entire power steering rack was replaced by the above mentioned dealer. About three weeks ago, the vehicle started exhibiting the same problem of the steering wheel locking up and not being able to turn. The frist time this occured maita chevrolet replaced the power steering rack citing it as the problem. This time maita refuses to fix the problem stating that they cannot duplicate the lock up problem. Also rajesh ramsay at chevrolet customer assistance center, 1-800-222-1020, file # s1-37046805 , has been no help in correcting this either. He states the gm representitive , micheal renslow told the dealership that nothing will be done. When david weller ,maita service mgr. Was asked to put in writting that the vehicle was safe to drive , he refused, mr. Ramsey refused , thus here are the facts for you. Thank you in advance for your help. Roy sharp iii ( stepfather of melynda hughes ). Mr |
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Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WILTON, CA |
VIN pattern | 1G1JC1243S7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/01/95 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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