GM recalling 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. <br><br>The recall involves 1997-98 models of the Pontiac

Friday, November 15th 2002, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

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 when making left turns. GM said 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.