NHTSA Complaint #10489353 — 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10489353
Vehicle	2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	October 23, 2012
Date Filed	December 20, 2012
Mileage	1,550 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE CENTER AFTER COMPLETING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE RACK AND PINION SHAFT TWICE AND THE POWER STEERING PUMP ONCE. THE STEERING CONTINUED TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL FOR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,550.

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