NHTSA Complaint #10041129 — 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10041129
Vehicle	1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	September 25, 2003
Date Filed	October 2, 2003
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

CONSTANT GRINDING BRAKES, REPLACED AND STILL THE SAME. NOW, AT 60.000 MILES, RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING AND NEEDS REPLACED @ $900. RACK AND PINION STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED TWICE WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR, AT 44,000 MILES. I AM A VERY DISAPPOINTED GM EMPLOYEE AND CONSIDERING OTHER MAKES NOW.*JB

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