NHTSA — Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Hose, Piping, And Connections Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
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1997 Pontiac Grand Am steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments

problem #3

Oct 152000

Grand Am

  • miles

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

Car has 2 pin hole leaks (so far) in hose of power steering pump that is causing fluid on the rack and pinion.

- Marcy, NY, USA

problem #2

Apr 012000

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Coolant is leaking onto rack and pinion, deteriorating the rack and pinion, and making it very difficult to steer vehicle when making a turn. Also, there is alot of play in the steering wheel and noise when turning. Power steering hose has gone bad. Consumer has contacted dealer. Powere steering hose and water pump leaked causing rack and pinion damage. Front brake shoes failed.

- Coyota, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 311999

Grand Am

  • miles
Hose has developed pinhole leaks all along the hose

- Fulton, IL, USA

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