When driving and slightly moving steering wheel, vehicle steers by itself, will change lanes, when wheel is turned 1/4 inch. Dealer contacted and is aware, but no recalls or knowledge of problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
1997 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering complaints
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Intermittent and unpredictable steering loss. Vehicle darts. Dealer has replaced sensor 3 times. Problem still exists, dealer refuses further repairs.
Intermittently vehicle experiences uncontrollable steering movement. Dealer has been notified.
While driving at 5mph power steering went out without prior warning.
Vehicle experiences problems with steering control continually, loss of steering ability when passing or in large sweeping curve.
At highway speeds steering wheel will either turn to the right or left. The dealer has not been notified.
I am having the same steering problem that I have just heard about in the news. Many times, when I am travelling above 35 MPH, on a small right steering movement the truck seems to take off to the right. Seems to be happening with increasing frequency.
The variable effort power steering assist changes steering forces at all speeds. This causes erratic steering which causes unexpected swerving and lane changes. I have had the truck to the dealer 6 times for the same problem, the same part , the steering wheel position sensor has been replaced 3 times ,and the valve on the power steering pump has been replaced once. I consider this a very dangerous condition that chevrolet has apparently failed to address.
Steering and braking failure
There have been several close calls when the steering and brakes have gone out. We tow a 2000 pound trailer and we are worried this will happen while we are towing help what can we do?
Continuous problems with steering jerking/pulling vehicle. The steering module and three steering sensors have been replaced to rectify this problem, however the problem still remains unsolved.
The steering lacks the self straighting feature. Was told that it was caused by not having adaquate alignemet adjustability, it makes the truck hard to control.
Steering - at times when stopped, there is no power assist; at times while moving at any speed, there will be way too much power assist causing vehicles to change lanes/run off road rapidly. (this is dangerous) --- heater blower motor makes intermitent ticking noise --- neither problem has been fixed by dealer; dealer says all like models do it; dealer says they have contacted manufacturer and there is no fix.
While driving the vehicle the steering box went out and there was a loss of control. Dealer has seen.
Intermittently while driving the truck at highway speed the steering seems unpredictable. The driver has very little steering control. The dealer is aware of the problem. A number of parts have been replaced. Owner continues to experience steering problems, steering is very loose.
While making turns the steering system malfunction, causing the steering system to be inoperative and almost caused loss of control. Dealer said it was a defective steering sensor. Please provide details.
Steering effort will become excessive with out warning. When put in an emergency stopping condition was unable to turn steering to the right. This condition has only happened once. But the effort to turn the steering wheel will become excessive when turning the steering wheel and appling the brakes when moving at a slow rate of speed. Very noticable when pulling into or out of parking spots. Dealer has be unable to repair.
Power steering intermittently experiences over sensitivity resulting in unpredicatable steering control.
Power steering will go from power assist to full power with no steering wheel feeling and the vehicle over steers.
When making a right turn vehicle loses steering control, and steering wheel must be turned left to right to regain control. Vehicle is currently at dealership. Problem intermittent.
When traveling 10 MPH the rod that is hooked to the steering gear box and the tires, popped out of place, preventing the consumer from making a right or left hand turn. Consumer states the vehicle was traveling straight also, the vehicle became very hard to operate. Consumer has contacted the dealer, vehicle awaiting service. Please provide any further details.
Evo steering sensor failure.
While making either right or left turn, steering box lets go & then grabs. Sometimes it locks up. Took to dealer & mechanic said problem exists & was changed in 25 other vehicles. Problem still exists even though gear box had been replaced.
About 500 miles the power steering will activate unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to sway from right to left, resulting in a minor accident. Dealer replaced sensor, but problem still occurring.
While driving the steering wheel drifts from side to side . The dealer has put in a steering solenoid and problem still exists. Owner states that the vehicle has been in and out of the dealer for repairs. The problem is getting worse.
Steering sensor cracked, causing loss of steering control.
Cannot turn the steering more than 2 inches either left or right when vehicle is in motion.
Driver's seat bracket broke five times.
While driving at highway speeds the power assist will go to full assist when turning, causing temporary loss of steering. Extremely dangerous when highway is snow covered.
Looseness in steering made the vehicle hard to turn, new steering gear has helped, however problem not solved.
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