10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 42,238 miles
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Was driving to va from oh when I pulled off to get gas and food. I tried to pull into a parking spot but couldn't turn lef without a struggle. I ended up having to stay overnight in a disgusting motel and have a friend drive 3 hours to pick me up then drive back because a new rack won't be in for a few days. Now I can't get the car until Friday because I have no way of getting out there to pick up my car until then.
- Columbus, OH, USA
I am making this complaint with the NHTSA because it is a problem that is not uncommon among gran prix owners and I feel GM should recall these vehicles for this reason. No safety defect listed.
- Belleville, IL, USA
GM claims it is not common for rack & pinion failure, but I've read a number of complaints on www.clubgp.com/forum/topic.asp"topic_id=6400626&forum_id=5&cat_id=1&forum_title=quality+%2F+problem+issues&topic_title=steering+rack web site. I almost had a accident with my son in the car, because of this failure. Are they waiting for people to die before any action"
- Succasunna, NJ, USA
The rack and pinion unit is going bad. Loss os steering control is due to low pressure on the lines. Can not steer the car sometimes.
- Waxhaw, NC, USA
Dealership/service dept having problems locating the correct part - car has been in for service for over 2 weeks. No summary listed for above vehicle.
- Garfield, NJ, USA
While driving approximately 20 mph and making a ninety-degree left turn the steering wheel locked up and driver was unable to control direction of vehicle, consumer was able to stop vehicle in the lawn in front of an office building, an independent mechanic diagnosed that rack and pinion gears failed and had to be replaced.
- Maplewood, MN, USA
While driving steering locks up and makes a popping noise. Steering rack and pinion has been replaced. However, it did not solve the problem.
- Plainsboro, NJ, USA
Steering locked as I was pulling into a parking space. Vehicle had to be towed to a garage. Entire rack and pinion unit replaced. I saw a newspaper article stating that your Agency was investigating Pontiac Grand Prix that had this problem. Cost of replacement - $825.
- Catonsville, MD, USA
Steering rack and pinion failed. Towed to dealer, and informed by mechanic that rack and pinion was binding, causing inoperable steering.
- Plainsborough, NY, USA
Vechicle was defective when consumer purchased the vehicle. It had 19,434 miles on it. Ack pinion steering malfunctioned, and left wheel wouldn't start up at all.
- Meade, CO, USA
- Forest Hills, NY, USA