Consumer had problems starting the vehicle. They took it to be serviced, and dealer found that the steering wheel broke. There was no reported injuries.

- Clarkton, NC, USA

Steering wheel will lock up, binding as if system is stuck intermittently. Owner acknowledges that all the fluid is full.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

While making a left turn steering wheel lock up on highway. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Landis, NC, USA

When exiting driveway, steering wheel locked up, preventing owner from maneuvering vehicle. Owner towed vehicle to covington tire and service. They found that due to rear bearings being chewed up and destroyed, steering was incapacitated. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for repairs to the pump/hose seal. Returned the next week because the problem with the steering was still present. The vehicle was test driven and consumer was told the vehicle could never lose steering. On the date indicated, the vehicle was not functioning. The vehicle was towed to an independent garage and the rack and pinion replaced. Upon calling GM, consumer was told nothing could be done since the repairs weren't done by Pontiac.

- Kent, WA, USA

Recall 99V348000 repairs on windshield wipers were done in July of 2000, vehicle has been taken back to dealer numerous times. Windshield wipers stopped working intermittently. Map lamp assembly, door lights, rear door lens, gasket lamp and headlamp assembly were all replaced, ABS light illuminated, dealer adjusted brake light switch. Both outer tie rods were replaced. Windshield cowl panel leaked and was replaced. Steering column was replaced. Serpentine belt has been replaced 3 times, valve cover gasket has been replaced 2 times, vehicle has experienced 3 oil leaks, oil pan and water pump were replaced, a belt snapped and has not yet been repaired. Alternator has been replaced 3 times. The supercharger gasket was replaced. The automatic shift mechanism was replaced. The radio skips and the radio module to the steering column broke. 2 front wheel speed sensor jumper wiring was replaced.

- Cumberland, RI, USA

When making a left turn the steering wheel becomes difficult to turn. The vehicle has not been taken to a dealership.

- Carrolton, TX, USA

Steering wheel locked up & the car went out of control, it rolled over. The car is severely damaged and the two people inside were injured.

- St. Clair Shores, MI, USA

Was driving 40-45 mph when the steering wheel locked up. Driver lost control of vehicle. Then, vehicle flipped over. Driver and front passenger suffered injuries. Had emergency room treatment.

- St Clair Shores, MI, USA

Engine completely shut off while driving, steering column locks, brakes barely functioned. Alternator replaced twice. Diagnosed with same problem. Once in July 2001, again in August 2001. Service engine light comes on again. Drives ok now, but worried it will continue to give me problems. In and out of shop 4 times in past year for same problem. Back in shop today for who knows what.

- Sherman Oaks, CA, USA

While attempting to make a right hand turn steering wheel locked up, and couldn't be moved. Dealer replaced steering wheel module.

- Duncanville, TX, USA

While his wife was driving vehicle at approximately 15 mph, there was a noise, sounded as if vehicle went over a pothole in the road. She went to make a turn, and steering wheel locked up and would not turn. Dealership informed consumer that a cap fell off in steering tube, allowing ball bearings to fall out, resulting in loss of steering control. Consumer stated that he had more steering ability while in reverse, dealer replaced power steering rack.

- Ronks, PA, USA

While driving on highway at 60mph steering wheel was hard to turn. Drove into the driveway the steering wheel piston rod/pump broke. Tried to backout of driveway and the wheel went into a different direction, applied brakes, but behicle went straight through a wall.

- Coolwater, FL, USA

Steering wheel separated from the steering column while driving. The dealer is repairing the vehicle. Owner will contact the manufacturer.

- Beltsville, MD, USA

Steering wheel experiences extreme play.

- Bloomfield, MI, USA