Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System Problems of Chevrolet C/k Pickups

-the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet pickup. The contact stated that intermittently he his unable to turn the steering wheel to the right. Lose of steering while driving increases the risk of vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician advised him that because the warranty expired he would be responsible to pay for the repairs. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 150,000. Updated 11/12/09 the consumer stated there were times when the power steering would work and other times when the steering mechanism was not cooperating at all and wanted to steer to the left. Updated 11/16/09 the consumer stated the lack of power steeing assist has been an issue since 2003. It started as an intermittent problem in the mornings, after sitting overnight. Updated 11/17/10.

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I've had this problem since I bought my truck 4 years ago. I've put on 2 new power steering pumps, new lines, new sensor. The problem started with what seemed like slack and an occasional phantom jerk. It will run fine for a while and then all of the sudden the steering seems to bind with no warning. I guess it won't get noticed until it a few people die. I've had several close calls myself.

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Chevrolet 1500 p/u steering problems. Intermittent hard to steer. Almost like something binding then after it "unbinds" will be loose. Most noticeable while steering slightly left. Power steering pump has been replaced with no effect. On this forum others have noted evo sensor might be the problem.

1997 Chevrolet k 20 pickup truck steering . Vehicle has variable speed sensor that failed causing steering problems when cornering. . . . . . . . Happened on a slick road and almost had an accident. . . . . I have done some research and found out that 1997 1998 and 1999 trucks had this type steering. . As many owners as I could find have all had this problem and every Chevrolet dealer I called have had admitted they have had countless trucks in for this repair.

1997 Chevrolet half ton pickup truck power steering intermittently and very briefly locks up on left turns.

This is in regard to an ongoing problem I've had with my vehicle for the last 4 years, and I believe it is a safety issue that should be addressed. I own a 1997 Chevrolet c/k pickup which I purchased new. About 2 years after I purchased it, I noticed my steering suddenly got extremely loose and very sensitive, causing me to be extra careful with my driving. I immediately took it in to an authorized Chevrolet dealership for repairs. Once completed, I asked the technician what had caused the problem. He stated that it was the steering assist, also known as the evo sensor, that went bad. Luckily, my vehicle warranty covered the costs. Two years later after my vehicle warranty was expired I began experiencing the same problem. This time though, since the dealership was going to charge me $100 to replace it, I decided to do it myself with some help from a few automotive forums on the internet. The sensor itself costed me about $50 or $60, but the installation went smooth. Well, apparently these evo sensors only have a life span of 2 years because my sensor just went out again. Now I know there are many gm vehicle owners out there with this same problem. I've read many posts on message forums regarding this issue and I really believe that gm should recall the vehicles that use this evo sensor, mainly the vehicles manufactured in 1997, and get some kind of permanent fix for them. It can be very dangerous when one is driving at fast speeds and suddenly lose steering control. As for myself, I'm having to concentrate more on keeping my vehicle between the white lines, and forget about even taken your eyes off the road even a second. . . . . You'll immediately begin to drift one way or the other. I think that anything that affects the way your car handles and drives from one moment to the next, especially while driving, should be an immediate safety concern. Thank you for your time.

Faulty electronic steering assist. Fails and is common problem almost caused accident by making vehicle pull to the side unexpectedly.

Steering is unpredictable, it has a mind of its own. I have taken it to the dealer I bought it from and they still cant figure out the problem. With all the complaints I see on this website why is nothing being done to fix this problem? this has happened since I first purchased vehicle. This is a very dangerous situation.

Steering has been a problem for 2 years, but taken to dealer it will not act up. It is completely unpredictable to when the steering acts up. The steering locks up and you can move the wheel easily. Then it lets go and has loose feeling. It is really noticeable while driving on curvy roads or in the mountains. I have noticed a great of complaints to your organization about the erratic steering problem with this model, GMC truck and tahoes as well. I reported it today to gm after a near accident on the freeway when my wheel lock up and I found it difficult to move out of way of an oncoming truck onto the freeway. He was not looking and almost sideswiped me. The steering was difficult to control. The manufacturer said they never heard of the problem before. *akrather hard to believe at this point.

While driving truck on highway and turning slightly to the left, the steering wheel loses control and turns on it's on. Later this happened when driving straight and the wheel suddenly without warning turned to the right as though someone turned it . . . . I was driving in the mountains several times and this erratic sudden movement of the steering happened. . . Each time the dealer says they called Chevrolet and asked how to repair this. Then they do something like replacing the power steering sensor. . . Once they replaced the pump assembly. . . Once the steering module. . . . I took the truck back on 10/27/99 after experiencing several episodes of this phantom turning of the steering wheel. . . They returned my vehicle with a notation on the order that they did nothing about it and would repair at a later date. . . This vehicle is dangerous to drive in this condition . . . It has done this again and again with no fix from the dealer or Chevrolet. . . The truck soon will be out of warranty. . . I cannot relax driving this vehicle.

Steering takes off in either direction at any time since it was new. Dealer claimed nothing was wrong.