therealmagyver

I heard on the news this morning that there is a recall on 96 to 98 Chevy's and a few other makes. Something to do with car pulling to the left and a bad bearing. I didn't hear much because I was getting ready for work, but I have that symptom even after an alignment. I just dropped of my car to get rechecked and I was going to sooner, but this news forced me not to procrastinate any longer. The dealer said I need to wait for the letter in the mail before they can actually do work on the bearing itself.

Bone Maro

I had them do a recall check on my car a few times this year. The only one that popped up was a faulty EGR valve, which was replaced a few years ago.

Nothing else concerns our cars as far as I can tell.

dave1w41

The recall does not affect Camaro or Firebird. Most of the vehicles recalled are Cavaliers and Sunfires. Sad for me, I drive a 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 as a daily driver. I have had no problems in 162,000 miles. I have my fingers crossed that it does not affect the up-level rack that is used in the Z24 because I would hate to have some dealer monkey digging around in the steering rack rather than just replacing it.

General Motors Recalls 1.5 Million Vehicles for Power Steering Problem

DETROIT (AP) -- General Motors Corp. is recalling about 1.5 million vehicles to repair a power steering problem that has led to at least 15 accidents.
The recall involves 1997-98 models of the Pontiac Grand Prix and 1996-98 models of the Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire, Chevrolet Lumina, Chevrolet Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette, and Pontiac Transport. About 1.2 million of the vehicles are in the United States and about 240,000 are in Canada.

The lower pinion bearing in the power steering gear can separate, which could cause the driver to lose power steering assistance when making left turns. GM says there have been 15 reports of crashes and three injuries related to the problem, but no deaths.

GM will begin notifying owners of the recalled vehicles in January. Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing or, if necessary, replace the steering gear assembly at no cost to the owner.

therealmagyver

Thanks. By the way I got the alignment done over and the car runs straight like an arrow!