10023: power steering recall**update**
04-06-2010, 07:49 PM
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I called gm as my dealer said it's out of there hands. Now they don't know if they wanna cover it they said mine isn't included in the recall. But my powersteering goes out like 9 times a day. It's a joke!! I'm fighting with them now!
04-06-2010, 08:12 PM
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i got my letter last week....my power steering failed at the track last year in august, all it was, was a blown fuse. so if it does decide to go bad...ill take it in then
04-06-2010, 08:14 PM
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well damm now im worried they will say the same thing to me, im going this weekened again to see whats up, they better not give me bullshit about my vin not being in the recall
04-06-2010, 08:20 PM
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It pissed me off to, they told me since the dealers here don't have the parts and the parts are suppuse be a couple weeks out I have to wait till the parts come in before they decide if they will fix it!
04-07-2010, 01:14 PM
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i went in today and got mine replaced even though it never failed. feels like the steeling is slightly lighter.
also, when i turn, i dont hear a tone down in the exhaust ( kinda like the steering was overloading or trying too hard). so maybe mine was going to fail eventually. but all i can say, after 167k miles, gotta be happy that it lasted considering it was supposibly a faulty product
not to mention. it took them 30 mins to do. i was impressed, but disappointed cuz i was trying to take a nap on the sofa in the waiting area lol
also, when i turn, i dont hear a tone down in the exhaust ( kinda like the steering was overloading or trying too hard). so maybe mine was going to fail eventually. but all i can say, after 167k miles, gotta be happy that it lasted considering it was supposibly a faulty product
not to mention. it took them 30 mins to do. i was impressed, but disappointed cuz i was trying to take a nap on the sofa in the waiting area lol
04-07-2010, 03:33 PM
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i went in today and got mine replaced even though it never failed. feels like the steeling is slightly lighter.
also, when i turn, i dont hear a tone down in the exhaust ( kinda like the steering was overloading or trying too hard). so maybe mine was going to fail eventually. but all i can say, after 167k miles, gotta be happy that it lasted considering it was supposibly a faulty product
not to mention. it took them 30 mins to do. i was impressed, but disappointed cuz i was trying to take a nap on the sofa in the waiting area lol
also, when i turn, i dont hear a tone down in the exhaust ( kinda like the steering was overloading or trying too hard). so maybe mine was going to fail eventually. but all i can say, after 167k miles, gotta be happy that it lasted considering it was supposibly a faulty product
not to mention. it took them 30 mins to do. i was impressed, but disappointed cuz i was trying to take a nap on the sofa in the waiting area lol
04-07-2010, 04:00 PM
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YUP seriously. Took it n. at 7, they told me no one gets there till 730am n i walked out at 757am. He said they started on it a lil b 4 730 though. Im still impressed. Must b easy to change out
04-07-2010, 05:20 PM
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I checked it out. The recall that they fixed didn't have anything to do with the power steering. According to what I've been told they replaced some clips that had to do with the air cooler. This will teach me to get more information before I have anyone touch my car.
I've never had to do anything with a recall before. I thought thisd be an easy open and shut case...guess not.
As far as the power steering goes, my car isn't up yet, so I'll have to check back in later. I just got the car in Feb so I doubt GM would have the new owner information, but I don't know how it works so I'll keep an eye out for a letter and keep checking back in with the dealer.
I've never had to do anything with a recall before. I thought thisd be an easy open and shut case...guess not.
As far as the power steering goes, my car isn't up yet, so I'll have to check back in later. I just got the car in Feb so I doubt GM would have the new owner information, but I don't know how it works so I'll keep an eye out for a letter and keep checking back in with the dealer.
04-11-2010, 08:53 AM
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I just paid for a new motor a few months ago. I think I'll try and get reimbursed for that one ($189), but I'll wait until it goes bad before bringing it in for the recall. Safety recalls don't expire; assuming parts are still available I should still be able to get it replaced five or ten years from now.
04-12-2010, 05:23 PM
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To domin8
the rep u spoke with should or read a seperate document giving pretty cut and dry instructions on the situation. He prob looked at ur vin and saw it wasn't on there and didn't know what else to say...but if ur vin is in that breakpoint, ur in the recall...so just wai for the letter...also out of curiosity the rep u spoke with did he sound American?
the rep u spoke with should or read a seperate document giving pretty cut and dry instructions on the situation. He prob looked at ur vin and saw it wasn't on there and didn't know what else to say...but if ur vin is in that breakpoint, ur in the recall...so just wai for the letter...also out of curiosity the rep u spoke with did he sound American?
04-12-2010, 06:24 PM
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ok thanks man. just don't feel like bringing it in cuz they gonna see my supercharger and than start ******* the **** out of it. last person who drove my car at the dealer staled it 3 times before he drove it out to me. i was like wtf. can't drive a stage two clutch cobalt?
04-13-2010, 01:16 AM
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wow even worse, they should have known, but now the recall i released so loads of info is available, so what i posted still goes, if your in the vin breakpoint you are under the recall, a pre-announcement letter was sent aswell to affected vehicle, if it has a reimbursement form with it, than thats the recall letter, if it doesnt than its not the recall letter
04-13-2010, 10:55 AM
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Great write up Jn2!
I got my letter yesterday stating I will get another letter telling me to bring it in when the replacement is available. NO probs with mine yet.......
I got my letter yesterday stating I will get another letter telling me to bring it in when the replacement is available. NO probs with mine yet.......