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1997 Chevrolet Silverado steering complaints
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Power steering erratic, switches from firm to super loose without notice. Most frequently at around 35 MPH in gentle sweeping curve, causing quick pull in direction of turn. You gotta be alert.
Steering was known to lock up several times when truck was owned for less then six months. Was in shop for steering six times. Four wheel drive then went out. Immediately followed by the transmission. No reverse and only had 1st and 2nd. Repairs have been extremely costly. My dream is now a nightmare. The steering could be fatal to any driver I just got lucky and wasn't driving fast when it locked up.
Ever since I bought this truck it has been nothing but a problem. From tires ,electric mirrors ,electric windows,clanking/banging drive shaft noise and other little quirks. The only thing that I feel that will last (longer than my payments) is the motor. The dealer of this auto wasn't much better; "they" just said that it was agood thing that I purchased the extended warranty!!!
The power steering wheel would lose tension. Would jerk before this happens. Speed is not a factor. Not noticeable at low speed, but at higher speeds. Been to dealer 8 times for problem. Mechanic informed owner it's 4-wheel front steering sensor & repaired it. Problem still exists.
While consumer was driving and attempting to make a right turn, steering wheel turned on its on.
Vehicle wanders while driving at 40 MPH or more. Vehicle was inspected by dealer, but nothing could be found. Can the federal safety agency provide additional information regarding this matter. * power steering moved irrationally causing the driver to move into other lane.
Truck pulls to right at any speed. Even more when you apply the brakes. Dealer wants me to pay 150.00 dollars for allignment. Dealer said knock outs have to be taken out that is why it is so much. I am willing to pay for allignment not for knock outs to be removed. Ithink that should have been done at the factory.
Vehicle has intermitten power assist steering boost and causes the driver to loose control temperarily
While driving at any rate of speed vehicle severely pulls to the right. Cause unknown. *ak consumer was informed that a wheel speed sensor was needed.
Reoccurring / intermittent problem with power steering sensor failing to operate properly. Dealer / manufacturer notified and refused to correct problem because vehicle was out of warranty and repairs would be at consumer's cost. Seeking help or provide addtional information.
I am glad to discover that I am not crazy, and that someone else has reported this problem. Shortly after purchasing this truck, the "gap" in steering developed, and after carrying back to dealer several times, part # 26064468 was replaced on 3/12/98, 38158 miles(had reported prior to 36,000 mile warranty running out). This stopped the problem for some time, and now it again is doing this same thing. I have been told part is very expensive, and have not paid to have fixed, not knowing how long it will last.
The steering has "too much play in it" which causes steering difficulty. While driving vehicle will go to the right which may cause crash. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.
The air-conditioner was cooling fine one day then the next it wouldn't blow cool air at all. So I take it to the chevrolet mechanic he said the compressor was shot and it would cost about $700 to fix it. One evening I went to crank my truck and it wouldn't do anything but click well guess what it was the starter not cheap another $60. One day I was driving down the road the cop stops me and tells me that I have no brake lights on the right side luckily he warned me but a new harness cost like $50.also my power sterring pump that has went out twice in less than a year costing about $80 each time.the only thing I have to say is that this may be the last chevy that I ever own and that is saying a lot because I myself has owned four my family three that is seven if I can add, so that could be alot of vehicles that could go to another make all together. This is not a threat jus want my air-conditioner fixed, but they say that there is a nationwide backorder just my luck.
Steering gear box leaking. Mjs
While driving at high speed the steering system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to sway into other lanes. Dealer replaced steering sensors. Dealer cannot determine the problem.
While driving and making a turn, the steering wheel locked up at the turn and consumer had to wiggle it to come out of turn. After he straightened out the steering became free, turning. *ak consumer states since the day the vehicle was bought, the wheel would catch when the tilt was used, the dealer made repairs, however it still would not work correctly, the dealership told the consumer not to use the wheel to pull themselves into the vehicle, once the wheel was replaced there were lots of shaved broken metal parts inside the column where the wheel mounts, consumer traded vehicle in.
In left turns the vehicle's power steering malfunctioned, causing the steering wheel to lock up and loss of vehicle control can occur. Dealer cannot determine problem.
When applying brakes (ABS) have to use both hands to control steering wheel; steering locks up when foot on brakes; w/foot off brakes, able to steer or turn. Took to dealer & informed it's the new steering system in place. Told manufacturer nothing was wrong.
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