Grand Prix V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1997)
Technical Service Bulletin # 02049
Date: 030101
Recall - Steering Gear Lower Pinion Bearing Separation
File In Section: Product Recalls
Bulletin No.: 02049
Date: January, 2003
PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL
SUBJECT:
02049 - POWER STEERING GEAR LOWER PINION BEARING SEPARATION
MODELS:
1996-1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA APV
1997-1998 CHEVROLET VENTURE
1996-1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, TRANS SPORT
1997-1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
1996-1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
CONDITION
General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1996-1998 Chevrolet Cavalier; 1996 Chevrolet Lumina
APV; 1997-1998 Chevrolet Venture; 1996-1998 Pontiac Sunfire, Trans Sport; 1997-1998 Pontiac Grand Prix; and 1996-1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette
vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition where the lower pinion bearing in the power steering gear may separate. Most reports indicate the
driver experienced an intermittent loss of power steering assist when making left turns, usually at low speeds. Power assist is normal in right hand turns.
When trying to turn left, some drivers could experience higher resistance or, in a few cases, assist towards the right. If this happens while the vehicle is
moving, a crash could result.
CORRECTION
Dealers are to inspect the condition of the lower pinion bearing and replace the lower pinion bearing, or in a few cases, replace the rack and pinion
steering gear assembly.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
