I read in the newspaper that you were investigating this problem. So, I thought I would add my complaint to the list. Please keep me informed about your investigation. Thanks. No safety defec tmentioned.

- Marshville, NC, USA

My wife was driving our 1997 Grand Prix on the highway and went O make a lane change to the left. The steering went out and the car was difficult to maneuver. The slower the speed of the car, the more difficult it was to steer. Took the car to the dealer and was told that the rack and pinion seized. The cost to fix this was $1300 plus. This is an obvious design defect and leads to very dangerous situations. Something should be done by the manufacturer (reimbursement for repair?). I don't understand how the manufacturer would not inform owners of problems like this. Hopefully your Agency can help.

- Orland Park, IL, USA

I was making a left hand turn at an intersection and half way into the turn my steering locked up and all the gages on my ip lit up. I lucked out, for there was a grassy area in that corner of the intersetion and let the car steer into it. I then turned the car off and back on and the steering came back. I then proceeded to my destination about a 1/2 mile away and when I put the car into park the engine began revving up and down. I turned it off and after that the car has seemed fine. Any info would be appreciated. Could the steering lock on me again ??!!

- Rochester, MI, USA

Steering went out in parking lot. It is very difficult to turn left, but turning right seems normal. Since steering went out the steering wheel is now off center to the left.

- Colonial Beach, VA, USA

Steering became very difficult. Rack was replaced.

- Marlborough, MA, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Cookevill, TN, USA

Consumer is afraid that rack and pinion steering will lock up. Consumer has not yet had a problem, but is afraid it will lock up while she is driving along.

- Birmingham, MI, USA

When making a left turn power steering wheel becomes extremely hard to maneuver due to a malfunction within rack and pinion sttering. Consumer stated the fuel pump and alternator was also replaced.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

Steering wheel became difficult to steer due to loss of power steering fluid. Dealer has replaced rack and pinion. The steering wheel would lock up all of a sudden and become very difficult to steer, especially when turning the wheels.

- Desmoines, WA, USA

Rack and pinion steering started leaking to where fluid was running out of vehicle. Had rack and pinion replaced. Contacted dealer, and they had no records of premature failures. Please add VIN.

- Glendale Hgts, IL, USA

Steering is stiff and loose to right, and it is not related to power steering pump. There is no noise present when driving vehicle.

- Greenville, SC, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Hillsboro, OR, USA

PE 01 038/steering rack and pinion: While traveling approximately 35 mph or less, steering had locked up. Vehicle taken to independent shop, and learned of a rack and pinion failure.

- Turlock, CA, USA

Rack and pinion steering locked up. Consumer was at a stop and started to turn right and steering wheel stuck in turn position. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated had to replace rack and pinion steering.

- Buffalo, KS, USA

While driving about 40mph on a slight curve steering went out on vehicle. Driver lost control and hit a guardrail. Rack and pinion had to be replaced.

- North Branford, CT, USA

In July of 2000, I was at restaurant's drive-thru window. When I turned to exit I heard a loud pop and the steering went out on my car. The car was still driveable, but there was no steering. I struggled to steer it to a parking spot, which I could not do. Luckily, a construction worker saw me and offered to help. He got in the car, and with great effort, managed to steer the car to a parking spot. He opened the hood and we saw that the serpentine belt had come off. I had it towed to Pontiac in burlington, ky, where I purchased the car.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

Loss of power steering, hard to turn to the left - dealer replaced rack and pinion under 50-50 warranty program

- Roswell, GA, USA

While turning vechicle lost complete control of the steering of the vehicle. Vechicle was taken to dealership where it was determined that the rack & pinion needed to be replaced at an expense of $1115. This is an extrimley dangerous problem and from looking in the NHTSA database it appears that it is happening allot. I urge your Agency to investigate this issue.

- Manassas, VA, USA

While driving about 5 mph lost all power, steering rack and pinion needs to be replaced

- Manassas, VA, USA

Loss of steering while driving. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed of a rack and pinion failure. Manufacturer notified, and agreed to allow dealer to repair at half cost to consumer. Please provide any further details on this matter.

- Atglen, PA, USA