NHTSA Complaint #10765045 — 2008 SATURN ASTRA

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10765045
Vehicle	2008 SATURN ASTRA
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 1, 2015
Date Filed	September 18, 2015
Mileage	128,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

VEHICLE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT, NEARLY UNRESPONSIVE. VEHICLE WAS DANGEROUS. ELECTRO-MECHANICAL POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. CHEVROLET/GM DEALER IS ONLY ENTITY CAPABLE/AUTHORIZED OF MAKING REPAIR AS IT HAS TO BE COMPUTER PROGRAMMED. KBB VALUE OF CAR APPROXIMATELY $4,473. COST OF REPAIR $1,700 (38% OF CAR VALUE).

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