Chevrolet C15 owners have reported 5 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's hydraulic power assist steering system (1 problem). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering hose, piping, and connections (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The variable effort power steering assist changes steering forces at all speeds. This causes erratic steering which causes unexpected swerving and lane changes. I have had the truck to the dealer 6 times for the same problem, the same part , the steering wheel position sensor has been replaced 3 Read details...
While driving the speed sensitive power steering has problems there is low resistance at high speeds, causing owner to maintain a tight control. Took to shop and was told that steering pump has low pressure. Read details...
Driver side tie rod end bolts came loose and caused loss of steering while driving. Tt Read details...
Intermittently vehicle would jerk at various speeds. Consumer stated that the steering wheel jerks at intermittent intervals. This causes consumer to over steer or over correct. Dealer installed e. V. O sensor and this sensor also failed causing the same problem over again. Read details...
While driving or while the vehicle was going over slight bumps, the steering wheel either pulled to the right or left. The dealership indicated this was related to a steering sector problem. Read details...