Power steering assembly leaked. Certified mechanics have replaced assembly 4 times now. It is thought that the seal area between the pump assembly and fluid resevoir was warped. Resevoir replace this last visit. Am really interested in knowing if this problme has been common to yukons.
1997 GMC Yukon steering complaints
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Erratic steering, intermittent problem, was told there is no defect. Also rear axle leaks and intake manifold leaks, due to a gasket defective installed.
When making a left turn steering wheel will slip. Delaer has inspected vehicle.
Windshield wipers quit tihs is an ongoing problem with gmdc vehicles. Steering centering device make vehicle steering erratic .this is also an ongoing problem.
Power assist seems to pull on its own, for no reason to the left at highway speeds, kinda scary when it happens. I would think there should be a recall on this.
Erratic steering at highway speeds. *ak
Please do something about this, this problem is all over the internet ! It's very dangerous!! Make gmc do something !! My dealer made me buy the new evo steering sensor for $40.
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Vehicle experienced severe erratic steering when driving at 50 MPH or more. Hard to steer vehicle on the road when traveling at highway speed. Vehicle has not been inspected at this time. But dealer was contactd via phone. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Steering gives way when turning right corners. Also there is a lot of play when driving 30-40 MPH in the steering.
The steering would jerk the wheel left or right while in a turn causing a momentary loss of control of the vehicle. Steering box was replaced before. Finally the evo sensor was replaced. Abs also have never worked felt good, the pedal goes to low before the brakes slow the vehicle down. This has been a complaint since the truck was new. The retailer seems not very concerned with my complaints. Especially knowing that I am an automobile technician they feel I will let the problem go. Their repairs have been unsatisfactory from the beginning. I have had to complain about problems many times before, finally the problems are fixed. With the steering problem I had to contact another dealer tech I knew and ask him the problem which he knew what was wrong immediately. Please do something before all these trucks with this steering and brake problem. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****734335
The steering would jerk the wheel left or right while in a turn causing a momentary loss of control of the vehicle. Steering box was replaced before finally the evo sensor was replaced. Abs brakes also have never felt good. The pedal goes to low before the brakes slow the vehicle down. This has been a complaint sence the truck was new. The retailer seems not very concerned with my complaints. Especially knowing that I am an automobile technician they feel I will let the problem go their repairs haved been unsatisfactory from the begining. I have had to complain about problems many times before finally the preblems are fixed. With the steering problem I haad to contact another dealer tech I knew and ask him the problem which he knew what was wrong imediately. Please do something before all these trucks with this steering and brake pro
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Lost control of truck momentarily while making a slow turn. Problem seems to be intermitent.
Steering speed sensor has been replace twice but vehicle still occasionally veers rapidly and unexpectedly, sometimes into oncomming traffic, when sensor malfunctions.
Power assist causes steering to become extremely loose. Could easily cause an accident.
Power assist causes steering wheel to be extremely loose. Could easily cause an accident.
Power assist causes very loose steering. Could easily cause an accident.
When driving on freeway at 65mh consumer hit brakes because vehicle in front stopped very fast. Upon applying the brakes, vehicle swerved from side to side and lost control. Steering wheel was shaking very badly. Finally came to a stop. Contacted dealer. This has happened before, but the steering wheel had moved unexpectedly at high speeds.
The steering wheel, while you are driving, will suddenly jerk to the left or right as if you are not the one driving. It will just about send you into the ditch or inot oncoming traffic! I contacted my local dealership, and the stated since my vehicle is out of warranty, and there is no recall, it would cost me $300. Now, I have 2 small children and I need a large vehicle for room, but this steering problem is bad! Some one's going to get killed!!its that bad11 my husband was driving the yukon one day and had to fight the wheel to keep it inthe road. Please help, we need a formal recall.
During routine driving while making a turn at any speed, vehicle will suddenly pull in direction of turn without any steering wheel movement. Friend of mine with same vehicle (except gas powered) had same prob. And was advised it was a steering relay in the column and could not be repaired easily. Concern: during cornering a higher rate of speed or during evasive or defensive maneuvering - may cause vehicle rollover.
Erratic power steening control while in turns and highway driving, not always present, but able to reproduce with patients of dealer on test drive. Since new dealer has said it was tire balancing and alignment which they attemped to correct several time. After one of these correction in aug 99, problem became more apparent . Wife is driver and I always took their word for correction until I insisted there is other problem and find it. So far they have replaced steering box, put on 4 new tires and wheels among a host of balancing/alignments etc , no corrections as of yet. Steering wheel pulls eradictly/shudders feels gone at times. Is interm at times but much more pronounced of late. Brakes; there have been many occasions where the brakes lock up when applied heavily, I learned this by asking wife and duplicated it on nurmerous occasions with erratic reaction of the brake pedal.
When driving at a speed of 30 MPH and over , the steering releases for a few seconds and the vehicles wander all over the place . Also the steering feel loose at all times. Also when stepping on the brakes sometimes the truck doesn't stop , I also don't think the ABS is working properly. I tried it in slippery conditions and I never felt the pedal shake . I had a 1995 yukon before and it worked fine. 8ak
While driving vehicle at high speeds on the highway steering was so sensitive that the car would sway from side to side. Dealer has repaired vehicle.
While driving between 20-55mph, the steering wheel would have a lot of play in it. The problem is intermittent. The vehicle is uncontrolleable at times. Has not been in contact with dealership, but will call soon.
Eov sensor failed causing erratic steering--scary stuff
Power variable assist steering is difficult to control due to steering wheel speed sensor. Mjs
Steering system malfuncationed while making a turn. Steering was very loose, it felt like driving 'on ice" which could have caused a crash. Dealer could not determine caus eof problem. Please provide further information.
Engine: a spark knock has existed since the vehicle was purchased eventually getting to the point that is was very noticeable even at 60 MPH on level ground, continually. Dealer replaced several computer components and eventually service the heads and intake by removing and cleaning carbon. 3,000 miles later the problem is beginning again. Gas mileage has suffered to 3 mpg less than when originally purchased. The drivers seat base had to be replaced due to loosness. A/c idler belt tensioner replaced. Power steering hose leaked. Poser steering control would be lost in right turns and valving had to be replaced. A/c does not cool adequately after engine was last serviced by removing heads and intake, reported to dealer and they said there was nothing they could do.
The steering wheel suddenly moved counter clockwise slightly. This happened 4 times in a span of about 5 minutes during a 5 hour trip. This is the first time that I have encountered this problem. It felt as if I lost control of the steering for a fraction of a second.
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