1998 Chevrolet Silverado steering problems

Filed Jul 13, 2012 · Steering · 179,420 miles · OK

Returning from deliveries, backing into drive to reload, steering completely failed. No steering at all. You can spin the steering wheel in either direction with no response.

Filed Mar 7, 2006 · Steering · 100,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated while making a slight turn in a curve, the steering wheel jerked making a sharper turn. This began in september 2005 and the dealership was unable to determine a problem. This progressively worsened. While driving 55 MPH, down a mountain, the steering wheel jerked causing the vehicle to hit a rock wall and the vehicle spun out of control. There was a police report taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard, where the insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled. Although, the seat belt was worn, the contact sustained minor injuries.

Filed Nov 3, 2005 · Steering · 6,478 miles · GA

Dt: the contact stated the steering was stiff and difficult to control. When the problem first occurred the service dealer said the steering would become easier to use. The steering proceeded to get worse. While traveling at higher speeds the steering became more difficult. Had the power steering pump disconnected; this did not correct the problem, but made the steering easier. The service dealer has not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of the problem.

Filed Aug 13, 2005 · Steering · 39,000 miles · CT

The steering wheel on my 1998 silverado was able to turn without the wheels turning. Taking my truck to a local garage for a cause it was detected that the bolt in the steering column was missing. I had the bolt installed and the problem was solved. I contacted the customer service department of gm and did not receive a reason why did could happen in a car I bought and was the sole owner. I also told them that I believe it to be a safety item and that a notice should be issued to other owners. The response I received was that I did not have the vehicle brought to their shops and therefore could not comment on what the problem was,or that they would do anything about it. They also said that they would not issue a bulletin as I had not brought it into one of their shops and they could not determine the cause. I also said I would not drive 27 miles to the dealer as I could have an accident. My concern is that they really had no concern for my problem and if this problem was occurring on other vehicles like mine. Thank you for listening to my concern and I hope that this not cause anyone any accidents. I was not aware that there was an agency like yours until I read this mornings paper. I would appreciate knowing if there are other concerns as mine or am I the only one. It was very disturbing to find out I had that bolt missing. Martin witkowski.

Filed Feb 3, 2004 · Steering · FL

Power steering fails when turning, hesitates and then catches up causing a lag in the power steering system. I've had the idler arm as well as the pitman arm replaced, failure still occurs.

Filed May 19, 2003 · Steering · 51,000 miles · NC

When the vehicles steering wheel was turned to the left while driving about 20 MPH there was a spot where it felt like the steering wheel was slipping.

Filed Mar 27, 2003 · Steering · 26,500 miles · TN

1998 chevrolet silverado (k1500) - the tension required to turn the steering wheel momentarily becomes very loose while making right-hand turns. Driver gets the sensation there is no control of the vehicle during this time. Dealer says there is no recall but the mechanic at the same dealership told me that he has replaced hundreds of "steering wheel speed sensors". I had no choice but to fork out $200 to have it replaced. Seems to be ok now, but for how long?

Filed Dec 10, 2002 · Steering · GA

This truck is equipped with speed compensated steering; steering position sensor went bad which allowed the steering to get tighter. The owner was informed by the dealership that "he has sold dozens of the sensors due to chronic failure". Once this sensor fails the truck is uncontrollable, at any time. Please describe details. Ts

Filed Nov 30, 2002 · Steering · MI

Power steering sensor (evo) failed erratic/unpredictable steering. Gm indicated not a safety concern! Dt

Filed Mar 26, 2002 · Steering · NY

Consumer statesthat the vehicle was curving to the left, the steering would become lose and erratic. The vehicle has been to the dealer on two occasions but the problem reoccurs. Nlm