1997 GMC Yukon steering problems

Filed Oct 15, 2007 · Brakes, Steering · 128,000 miles · VA

Vehicle keeps pulling to either side of turn on speeds above 25mhp, was told is the steering sensor but have not replace it. Vehicle has been doing this since about 128k. Brake pedal is spongy even after needed adjustments were performed.

Filed Oct 9, 2004 · Steering · 87,000 miles · OR

At speed, 20+MPH, the steering will go out for a second or 2 as if it is on ice. I have noticed a recall on 98 gmc yukons,(#97v142000), but not on 97's. I have been told that it could be my steering box. These vehicles should not be driven in this condition. Steering will be lost if steering box fails completely, which in turn causes accidents.

Filed Aug 23, 2004 · Steering

Intermitten drop in steering to the right, mostly during corners. About a quarter turn of the steering wheel. Was told to me by a mechanic that gm has known about this and there is only one part from the dealer dealing with it. No aftermarket item. It was told to me that it is a speed sensor on the steering column that governs the speed sensor for the power steering. Durning a turn at almost any speed, the steering drops out a quarter of a turn. Quite a shock to someone doing 60 miles per hour on a busy freeway.

Filed Jan 14, 2004 · Steering · 64,100 miles · RI

I have experienced intermittent loss of power steeringi in my 1997 gmc yukon when making left turns. I took the vehicle in for service on 10/24/2003 (trouble not found). I took it in again on 10/31/2003 and they replaced the power steering evo sensor ($213.60). Still have trouble. Again I took the vehicle for service on 11/19/2003 when the power steering pump was replaced ($648.50). The vehicle still ng. Took it in on 12/1/2003,can't isolate trouble. Again on 12/10/2003, this time they changed the power steering box? So far the trouble seems to be fixed. Then I saw an article showing the exact same trouble I'd been experiencing with other gmc vehicles. However, my vehicle wasn't listed as one of the models they were looking at. This should be checked out.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 100,000 miles · CO

Steering wheel and car shake violently between 20 MPH- 55 MPH. Problem started at 100,000 miles. Has been looked at by two different mechanics and repair businesses and one tire business with no resolution.

Filed Dec 24, 2003 · Steering · VA

Steering fails erratically and at unexpected times. "play" in steering becomes so large that the wheel can be turned with no deflection of the tires.

Filed Jul 9, 2003 · Steering · 60,000 miles · CA

Steering will suddenly jerk slightly to left or right after turning off highway exit. Steering will also becomes hard or soft for brief moment. My tire inflation is good and the front end has been aligned several times with no affect to steering performance. *akproblem is currently an irrirtant but could pose a safety issue if steering jerked into incoming traffic.

Filed Apr 7, 2003 · Steering · 92,300 miles · CA

Steering goes "soft" and makes control of vehicle difficult for a brief time.

Filed May 6, 2002 · Steering · MN

Intermittently steering would lose control when turning. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed May 2, 2002 · Steering · CA

The first time the power steering unit went into a hyper-super-squirrely(only mometary) mode was at 5000 mi. Vehicle has been to the dealership several times with the same response from the dealership every time, could not duplicate problem. The evo sensor has been replaced but the problem manifested once again after a few hundred miles. Steering has gone "hyper" at speeds above 30 MPH, turning left and right, as well as on straight sections of roadway. It is a very frightening feeling to lose control of several thousand pounds of steel traveling at freeway speeds. Luckily I have always managed to regain control before going off of the road, I hope my luck continues. I suspect gmc will not remedy this situation unless numerous people are killed first.