Steering Wheel problems of the 1997 GMC Yukon

Seven problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1997 GMC Yukon. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 10/03/1999

While driving between 20-55mph, the steering wheel would have a lot of play in it. The problem is intermittent. The vehicle is uncontrolleable at times. Has not been in contact with dealership, but will call soon.

2 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1999

When driving on freeway at 65mh consumer hit brakes because vehicle in front stopped very fast. Upon applying the brakes, vehicle swerved from side to side and lost control. Steering wheel was shaking very badly. Finally came to a stop. Contacted dealer. This has happened before, but the steering wheel had moved unexpectedly at high speeds.

3 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1999

While trying to pull out of a parking space steering wheel became loose and hard to turn. Please provide further information.

4 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 11/19/1998

Steering wheel position sensor failed.

5 Steering Wheel problem

When making a left turn steering wheel will slip. Delaer has inspected vehicle.

6 Steering Wheel problem

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

7 Steering Wheel problem

Intermittently while driving, the steering wheel slightly turns either to the left or right. The dealer has replaced the gear box, the steering sensor and the computer module, but the problem still exists. Manufacturer has been notified.




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