Steering Related Problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

Table 1 shows eight common steering related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (six problems).


Recently reported Steering problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado

The Steering problem

: 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.   Read details...

The Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

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.   Read details...

The Steering Wheel problem

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   Read details...


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