Issue ID | 136884 |
Internal NHTSA # | 702247 |
Manufacurer | General Motors LLC |
Brand | OLDSMOBILE |
Model | SILHOUETTE |
Model Year | 1997 |
File date | 13/01/99 |
Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Steering becomes inoperable momentarily in wet driving conditions at slow speed. Occasionally, when turning while driving in wet conditions a squeal sound such as belts slipping can be heard. Steering becomes difficult when turning from a complete stop. Dealer was advised on two occasions. According to the dealer steering is working and belts are properly adjusted. The most recent incident happened in wet weather while pulling into a street from a driveway. Fortunately no traffic was coming and the driver was able to put the transmission in reverse and return to the driveway. Immediately after the incident, steering appeared to work. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SUGAR LAND, TX |
VIN pattern | 1GHDX03E6V0XXXXXX |
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 | 01/09/97 |
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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