Issue ID | 962621 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10497101 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | CRUZE |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 01/01/13 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | After driving approximately 90 miles at freeway speeds, the steering becomes "notchy". Minor steering corrections become almost impossible since the steering wheel will only move in finite increments so driving the car becomes difficult, even dangerous since it is not possible to position it properly in the traffic lane. Weather or temperature does not seem to affect the problem. The car steers properly on short trips but on a regular, weekly trip i make, the problem always occurs after about 90 miles. After the car is stopped (at the 130 mile mark) for a couple hours, the problem does not reoccur at start-up. Dealer has been contacted and cannot duplicate the problem--but hasn't driven the car for more than a mile or so. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6000 |
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Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
City and State | SAN JOSE, CA |
VIN pattern | 1G1PJ5SB9D7XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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