Mechanics at shop pushed my car out of bay with no power and broke my steering column. who's at fault?
Sep 5, 2019 at 5:03 PM
Steering column broken
1995 GMC JIMMY
NANCY RUSSELL STRONG
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Good afternoon,
Was it damaged when you presented the truck for repair?
Roy
Was it damaged when you presented the truck for repair?
Roy
Sep 5, 2019 at 5:28 PM
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No, not damaged, no problems with steering.
Sep 6, 2019 at 6:10 AM
Went into shop for intake manifold gasket and while waiting for parts mechanic pushed it out of the bay and said steering wheel went 360.
Sep 6, 2019 at 6:12 AM
What was damaged? What damage was done to the column?
Roy
Roy
Sep 6, 2019 at 6:12 AM
If the wheel turns with no resistance, it may be something with the steering linkage.
What did they say is the exact failure?
Roy
What did they say is the exact failure?
Roy
Sep 6, 2019 at 6:14 AM
I called the garage today,they said a bolt fell out. replaced it. all good now. thanks for your help.
Sep 6, 2019 at 3:10 PM
Good deal.
Glad it was easy for you.
Always glad to help.
Roy
Glad it was easy for you.
Always glad to help.
Roy
Sep 6, 2019 at 3:18 PM