NHTSA Complaint #10112087 — 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10112087
Vehicle	1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	April 19, 2004
Date Filed	February 24, 2005
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WI

Consumer Description

DRIVING IN CITY AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE ENGINE STOPPED. I MANAGED TO PULL IT TO THE CURB AND WALKED APPROX. 1 MILE HOME AND WENT BACK, THE CAR STARTED BACK UP AND WORKED FINE. I'VE ALSO HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED THREE TIMES. CURRENTLY THE FRONT END SHAKES SPORADICALLY WHEN GOING 60-75 MILES PER HOUR. *NM

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