2000 Pontiac Grand Am I have a question about my car!

Tiny
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  • 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 88,900 MILES
My daughter was driving my car and she said the steering just locked up while she was driving for no reason at all? Is that caused by the hub bearing being bad or what? I already replaced the passenger side half shaft on the car 2 days ago and noticed the hub bearing was bad in it while I had the car apart. So what do I need to correct the problem on my car so it will be safe to drive on the road and not lock up again.
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 AT 10:32 AM

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Tiny
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Did the steering lock up or a tire?
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 AT 9:04 PM
Tiny
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She said that it was the steering that locked up on her. After sitting there for 15 minutes it acted fine and when I drive it the car acts fine for me.
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Friday, August 13th, 2010 AT 4:28 PM
Tiny
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The only thing I can think of is a loose belt or a bad pump.
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Friday, August 13th, 2010 AT 6:53 PM
Tiny
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Ok thanks I will try changing the pump on it since its a new belt on the car.
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010 AT 1:53 PM
Tiny
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Please have my theory confirmed. I hate to have people spend money when I'm not 100% sure.

Let me know how it works out for you.

Joe
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010 AT 11:18 PM

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