Six problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
Power steering sensor (evo) failed erratic/unpredictable steering. Gm indicated not a safety concern! dt.
While driving at highway speeds steering wheel became loose, causing poor vehicle control. Dealer has been contacted, stated power steering assist accelerated to full power, causing driver to oversteer. Please provide further details.
Turning left in town speed steering would "skip" and catch.
There is a delay when turning steering wheel,nothing happens. But, eventually it will kick in. Dealer replaced ilder arm and pitman arm, but defect is still occurring.
Severe momentary oversteer both left and right turns.
| Steering problems | |
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Steering Wheel problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering Idler Arm problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Steering Gear Box Shaft Pitman problems | |
| Steering Failed problems |