NHTSA — Steering: Rack And Pinion Problems

3.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,750 miles

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1997 Cadillac DeVille steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Cadillac DeVille Owner Comments

problem #4

Dec 012004

DeVille 6-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving and upon attempting to make left turn vehicle would not go. Heard a loud clunking noise, and could not make left turns at all. Contacted the dealer, and found the steering rack and pinion had to be replaced.

- Angels Camp, CA, USA

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problem #3

May 272003

DeVille 8-cyl

  • 45,000 miles
While making a left hand turn, the steering wheel locked up. The driver managed to pull over, although with some difficulty. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The consumer was informed by the mechanic that the cause of the steering wheel locking up was due to the rack and pinion. The rack and pinion was replaced.

- Jackson, TN, USA

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problem #2

Mar 042003

(reported on)

DeVille

  • 82,000 miles
Backing out of parking space vehicle would not straighten out or turn to left. Dealer replaced power steering pump, but problem continued. The, dealer replaced rack and pinion, and problem disappeared.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

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problem #1

Aug 121998

DeVille

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering gear rack & pinion failed.

- Covina, CA, USA

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