1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Steering:rack And Pinion Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING:RACK AND PINION · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How steering:rack and pinion ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 345 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier overview page.
What owners report
“I HAVE HAD TO HAVE 3 MAJOR STEERING COMPONENTS REPLACED ON MY 1998 CHEVY CAVAILER AND I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE FUTURE SAFETY OF THE…”NHTSA complaint 725716 — filed 07/20/2000
“WHEN TRYING TO MAKE A TURN CONSUMER COULD HEAR NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE WHILE TURNING, THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN SERVED TWICE ON…”NHTSA complaint 855501 — filed 01/24/2000
“WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND CONTINUES NOT TO MOVE AS A RESULT OF THE WHEEL LOCKING , BRAKES WILL ALSO NOT…”NHTSA complaint 845517 — filed 11/17/1999
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Steering:rack And Pinion complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier have steering:rack and pinion problems?
Steering:rack And Pinion is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier: 31 of 345 complaints on file (9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier have in total?
345 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 36 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 33 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's steering:rack and pinion category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING:RACK AND PINION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
