I continue to experience an intermittent loss of power steering when turning which feels like hitting a patch of ice while going around a turn. I have researched this problem and know that gm has issued a recall on other models but not mine. I have not yet replaced any of the steering components but will soon due to the severity of the situation. It's unfortunate that an obvious defect is not currently under recall.
1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: sudden loss of power
5 of the 360 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
When making a left hand turn at low speeds vehicle temporarily lost power steering. Dealerships mechanic was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The belt tensioner came apart, causing loss of power steering and no air conditioning. *mjs (original report 557308)
The belt tensioner came apart, causing loss of power steering and no air conditioning. *mjs (original report 557308)
The belt tensioner came apart, causing loss of power steering and no air conditioning. *mjs (original report 557308)
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
5 of 360 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (1%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Wipers 54ABS 40Brake failure 19Jerking 11Pulling 11Fire or smoke 7Power steering loss 7Tire blowout 6No deployment 5Fuel pump 5Premature wear 5
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