Body & structureEnginePowertrain (other)+1 more
Filed Dec 4, 2014
SUBFRAME WASHERS RUST AND FAIL WHICH CAUSED IN THIS CASE THE STEERING RACK TO DISCONNECT . I HAVE BEEN AUTO TECH FOR 25 YEARS AND HAVE SEEN MANY MAKES HAVE VERY CONCERNING SAFETY PROBLEMS . THE NHTSA HAS FAILED IN MY EYES . THE STATE I LIVE IN USES SALT SO THE PROBLEMS SHOW UP FASTER HERE IN RUST AND COLD RELATED PROBLEMS . MY PERSONAL VEHICLE HAS 4 ITEMS THAT I TRULY BELIEVE SHOULD BE RECALLED BUT ARE NOT . 1 OF THEM MAKES MY DRIVER AIRBAG INOP . THANKS FOR YOUR TIME AND ANY HELP I CAN BE PLEASE CONTACT. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10662112
- Incident
- Nov 9, 2005
- Mileage
- 1,000,000 mi
Steering
Filed Oct 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 CHEVROLET LUMINA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE STEERING SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT SUB FRAME THAT CONTROLLED THE RACK AND PINION WAS CORRODED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 100,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10433470
- Incident
- Oct 20, 2011
- Mileage
- 100,000 mi
Steering
Filed Mar 17, 2004
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE DRIVER TRY TO UNLOCK THE STEERING BUT WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
- NHTSA ID
- 10063511
Steering
Filed Jan 23, 2004
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN TURNING CORNERS, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. JUST RECENTLY, THE PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10055785
- Incident
- Jan 15, 2002
- Mileage
- 110,000 mi
EngineSteering
Filed Mar 26, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 25MPH ON A RESIDENTAL STREET AND MOTOR FELL TO GROUND. THERE WAS A LOSS OF STEERING,VEHICLE JUMPED CURB AND LANDED SOMEONES LAWN. THEN, STOPPED JUST BEFORE HITTING HOUSE. SERVICE GARAGE FOUND METAL WASHER DETERIORATED DUE TO ROAD SALT, AND CAUSE THE MOTOR MOUNTS TO WEAKEN. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 884101
- Incident
- Mar 10, 2000
Body & structureSteering
Filed Jul 7, 1999
WHILE TURNING THE CONNER AT 10 MPH THE SUBFRAME SEPARATED, CAUSING STEERING PROBLEMS AFTER IT COLLAPSED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 841754
- Incident
- Jun 5, 1999
Steering
Filed Nov 18, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSES THE SIGNAL LIGHT TO WORK. ALSO, IT IS VERY HARD TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 830984
Exterior lightingSteering
Filed Jun 16, 1998
WHEN DRIVING ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS SMOKE AND SPARKS COMING FROM THE STEERING AREA. ALSO THERE WERE ODORS. *AK *SLC
- NHTSA ID
- 824350
- Incident
- Apr 15, 1998
Steering
Filed Jun 18, 1997
THE STEERING COLUMN WILL SMOKE FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING AND EVEN WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 813238
- Incident
- Jun 15, 1997
BrakesElectricalEngine+2 more
Filed Jan 9, 1997
LOOSE CLAMP ON RADIATOR.
- NHTSA ID
- 513489
- Incident
- Jan 6, 1992
Steering
Filed Nov 7, 1996
WHILE DRIVING I NOTICE A PUFF OF SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AREA.
- NHTSA ID
- 511192
Steering
Filed Feb 21, 1996
LOSS OF POWER STEERING DUE TO HOSE LEAKAGE. *SD
- NHTSA ID
- 501781
- Incident
- Jan 27, 1996
BrakesElectricalEngine+3 more
Filed Feb 12, 1996
POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC FAILED. *DSH
- NHTSA ID
- 501644
- Incident
- Feb 12, 1996
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.