Issue ID | 367784 |
Internal NHTSA # | 763475 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CAVALIER |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 23/06/02 |
Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was pulling out of a driveway and had great difficulty trying to turn the steering wheel of the car. This continued as i made 3 more turns. It finally went back to normal after driving 5 miles. The next day it resumed being very difficult to steer. I have now been informed by my personal mechanic of 30 years that the rack and pinion needs to be replaced. The vehicle only has 24,000 miles on it. This is a very dangerous defect and also quite expensive. Almost $900. 00.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WAUKESHA, WI |
VIN pattern | 1G1JC1249V7XXXXXX |
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 | 01/03/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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