Owner-reported complaints naming the steering system, filed with NHTSA
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Steering reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
20
Latest Dec 22, 2010
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
6%
of 352 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
3
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
3
What this page shows
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1991 Chevrolet Lumina submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 20 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming steering
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Body & structureSteering
Filed Dec 22, 2010
I WAS DRIVING AT A RATE OF SPEED OF 35 MPH WHEN I HEARD SOMETHING BREAK UNDER THE CAR AND AT THAT POINT I LOST ALL STEERING AN WAS TRAVELING TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO STOP BUT STILL IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, WHEN I HAD THE CAR TOWED...WE FOUND OUT THAT THE REAR SUB-FRAME MOUNTS HAD BROKEN AND SNAPPED THE STEERING. THIS WAS A 1991 CHEVY 2 DOOR LUMINA AND WHEN I LOOKED IT UP... THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. SOMEHOW THE NHTSA AND GENERAL MOTORS MISSED MY VIN NUMBER IN THE RECALL. HAD I BEEN TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR..WE WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED! I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY ONLY SOME VEHICLES WERE IDENTIFIED IN THIS SAFETY RECALL WHEN SO MANY MORE ARE EFFECTED? *TR
NHTSA ID
10372095
Incident
Dec 21, 2010
Mileage
75,000 mi
Body & structureSteering
Filed Dec 14, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THERE WAS A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO DETERMINED THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SEPARATED FROM THE STEERING GEAR. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL # 00V189000 INDICATING THE VEHICLES WHO OPERATED IN SALT BELT STATES WERE AFFECTED DUE TO CORROSION. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE OPERATED IN MICHIGAN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED, WHO CONFIRMED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE REMAINED INOPERABLE.
NHTSA ID
10176149
Incident
Nov 25, 2006
Mileage
127,000 mi
Steering
Filed Aug 17, 2004
1. STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. 2. LOUD THUD FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE AND TOTAL STEERING LOSS. 3. NOTHING. CAR WAS TOWED TO MY HOME. *JB
NHTSA ID
10087029
Incident
Aug 9, 2004
Mileage
256,000 mi
AirbagsSteering
Filed Nov 18, 2003
Crash reported2 injuries reported
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND THE STEERING FAILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES. *AK
NHTSA ID
10048111
Incident
Sep 23, 2003
Mileage
100,000 mi
Steering
Filed Nov 5, 2002
CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THEIR VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME DEFECT FOR THE CRADLE BOLTS AS STATED IN RECALL # 00 V 189 000. BUT VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED BY IT'S VIN NUMBER. TS
NHTSA ID
8022160
Body & structureSteering
Filed Jun 26, 2002
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN ENGINE FELL OUT OF ITS CRADLE DUE TO FAULTY BOLTS. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ID
8012707
Incident
Jun 18, 2002
Steering
Filed Mar 4, 2002
WHENEVER WEATHER IS BELOW ZERO, THE POWER STEERING HOSE EXPLODES. POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. CONSUMER FEELS THE POWER STEERING LINE NEEDS TO BE ALL METAL RATHER THAN A 6INCH PIECE OF RUBBER HOSE IN THE MIDDLE. *AK *JG
NHTSA ID
8004930
Incident
Feb 4, 2002
Body & structureBrakesElectrical+6 more
Filed Oct 30, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A SIDE STREET, APPLIED BRAKES AND LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, HE ENDED UP INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT, SUBFRAME FELL IN THE STREET.*AK. CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE EXACT SAME MODEL OF VEHICLE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED, ALSO THE REAR BRAKES WERE INOPERATIVE, A STARTER, 2 ALTERNATORS, 2 WATER PUMPS, A BAD CRANKCASE OIL LEAK, 2 SERPENTINE BELTS, THE LEFT FRONT WINDOW WAS INOPERATIVE, A NEW THERMOSTAT, A FUEL PUMP, FUEL INJECTOR, TIE ROD END, THE REAR STRUT FELL APART, THE STEERING JOINT BECAME COMPLETELY DISENGAGED FROM THE SUBGRAME, THE LIGHT SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN WAS INOPERATIVE.*JB
NHTSA ID
898503
Incident
Sep 2, 2000
Body & structureSteering
Filed May 10, 2001
REAR CRADLE MOUNTS BROKE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH,CAUSING RACK AND PINION TO SEPARATE, AND RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING.*AK *JB
NHTSA ID
887901
Incident
May 9, 2001
Body & structureSteering
Filed Oct 30, 2000
CONSUME R WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH AND ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS WERE RUSTED AND FRAME FELL APART. HE HAD NO STEERING ON THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE, AND TMECHANIC FIXED THE PROBLEM.*AK REAR RIGHT STEERING COLLUMN WAS INOPERATIVE BECAUSE THE CRADLE WASHERS WERE RUSTED AND THE CRADLE BROKE AS THE RESULT OF RUSTING. *YH
NHTSA ID
874157
Incident
Oct 2, 2000
EngineSteering
Filed Aug 25, 2000
WHILE PULLING OFF THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE STEERING CONTROL. VEHICLE TOWED TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS. *AK THE REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE DROPPED CAUSEING THE STEERING COLUMN TO SEPARATE. *YH
NHTSA ID
868772
Incident
Aug 4, 2000
Steering
Filed Jun 9, 2000
WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT CONSUMER LOST CONTROL WHEN STEERING SHAFT CAME OUT OF STEERING BOX. *AK
NHTSA ID
863330
Incident
Jun 3, 2000
EngineSeat beltsSteering+1 more
Filed Nov 14, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ID
714763
Steering
Filed Aug 30, 1999
Crash reported
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ID
710683
Incident
Jun 1, 1999
Steering
Filed Mar 1, 1999
SMOKE IS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT IS IN TILT OR DOWN POSITION, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. *AK
NHTSA ID
835351
Steering
Filed Jun 30, 1998
CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED SEVERAL DEALERSHIPS TO GET RECALL CORRECTED, BUT PARTS WEAR NOT AVILABLE. RECALL NO. 97V058000, REAR CRADLE BOLTS. *AK
NHTSA ID
824810
Steering
Filed Jul 25, 1997
Crash reported1 injury reported
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE STEERING WAS LOST AND IT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA ID
814381
Incident
Jul 17, 1997
Steering
Filed Jul 18, 1997
STARTED VEHICLE, NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN AREA; HAPPENS MOST WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING SMOKE WILL APPEAR. TALKED TO DEALER & INFORMED IT WAS DEFECTIVE & WOULD NOT COVER DUE TO AGE OF VEHICLE.
NHTSA ID
814369
Incident
Jul 1, 1997
Steering
Filed Jul 15, 1997
RECALL # 97V058000, WHEN CONTACTING DEALER TO SET UP APPOINTMENT, DEALER COULD NOT GIVE CONSUMER APPOINTMENT AND HAD NO IDEA WHEN PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. *AK
NHTSA ID
814230
Incident
Jul 15, 1997
BrakesElectricalSteering
Filed Sep 7, 1995
VEHICLE STALLED OUT, RESULTING IN STEERING AND BRAKING PROBLEM, DUE TO MALFUNCTION IN THE COMPUTER. TT
NHTSA ID
971720
Incident
Jan 1, 1992
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