Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 1998 GMC Sonoma. The number one most common problem is related to the steering gear box sector shaft (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the steering linkages (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Gear Box Sector Shaft problems | |
| Steering Linkages problems | |
| Steering Is Tight problems | |
| Steering problems |
Stamped aluminum shaft broke off both driver and passenger side recliner releases within a week of each other. Read details...
Truck makes popping noise in front end when turning or stopping hard. Vehicle has had 6 service orders for this same problem. This amounts to about 15 visits to the shop. I have tried three different GMC service centers. To date they have still not succeeded at solving the problem. Read details...
Steering system is tight in last 1/3 turn before center and doesn't a;;ow self-centering during normal driving. This required constant corrections, but of no avail. Problem persists. Read details...