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  Defect Investigation of Erratic Power Steering Assist While Driv

Investigation of Erratic Power Steering Assist While Driv

Subject: Erratic power steering assist while driv
Components covered:
  • Steering
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on May. 12, 1999. It was closed on Feb. 27, 2001. Alleged that a fault within the steering wheel speed sensor sends false signals to the variable effort steering (ves) control electronics, causing unanticipated steering wheel movement at moderate to high speeds.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1997 Chevrolet Suburban
  • 1998 Chevrolet Suburban
  • 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
  • 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe
  • 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe
  • 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe
  • 1997 GMC Yukon
  • 1998 GMC Yukon
  • 1999 GMC Yukon

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