Table 1 shows six common steering related problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban. The number one most common problem is related to the hydraulic power assist steering system (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (five problems).
1998 Suburban almost wrecked several times to do faulty electronic variable orifice (evo) sensor located under steering column. When in a right hand turn vehicle will suddenly lunge to the right to do sudden increase in power steering. Read details...
I have 1998 Chevrolet Suburban k1500. Driving down the highway 70 miles and hour all of a sadden the steering wheel jerk to the rights, I all most crash into the concrete barriers on the side of the road this was around mid Feb 09 and now the steering is jerking right and left mostly when I'm Read details...
1) near crashes have been caused by an erratic condition in the steering. Called gm national customer service number and gave all information and was promised someone would contact me. (never happened) 2 other families here in rochester have the same vehicle and the same problem. Read details...