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Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Steering

173 messages,  Last post on Nov 30, 2012 at 2:04 AM

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What is this discussion about? Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 1500, GMC Sierra 2500, GMC Sierra 3500, Steering, Truck

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#164 of 173 Front wheels shimmy badly (Death Wobble) by bruce48532

Oct 01, 2010 (5:11 pm)

Replying to: mbrantley (Jan 08, 2007 6:12 am)
Front wheels shimmy badly (Death Wobble) when I hit a bump at speeds of 30-40 mph
 
Truck 1999 GMC 2500 - 125,000 MILES
Front end alignment -Recent
Tire Rotation & balance recent.
Frt bearing Replacement 2 yrs ago
Both Tie rod ends replaced 1 yr ago
 
Adjusted Steering Gear Box Gland hex Nut 5/8" with 3/16" allen hex screw.
Took care of the problem!!!

#165 of 173 Re: Front wheels shimmy badly (Death Wobble) [bruce48532] by bruce48532

Oct 02, 2010 (8:11 am)

Replying to: bruce48532 (Oct 01, 2010 5:11 pm)
The death wobble is gone but... now have float left or right, vehicle will not track a straight line. More adjustment necessary on the steering gear box?

#166 of 173 STEERING DRIFTING AT HIGH SPEED by bruce48532

Oct 02, 2010 (11:25 am)

EVO SENSOR BAD
Based on what I have read this has been a problem for since the mid 90's, some post say its not a big deal less than 1 hour labor & $50-60 for the part. Mine 1999 GMC 250, must have the steering column linkage disassembled and the part cost is $80-$90. This was/is not just a problem on truck it is also on a dozens of other vehicles. see link below.
 
EVO - ELECTRONIC VHECILE ORFICE - SENSOR
http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=81519
 
Service Information 7-15-2008
1998 GMC Truck GMC C Pickup - 2WD | Chevy Pickup, GMC Pickup, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon (VIN C/K) Service Manual | Document ID: 1911096 #07-02-32-001: Reduced Steering Effort (Diagnose/Replace Steering Wheel Position Sensor) - (Feb 27, 2007)
 
I encourage everybody to contact NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 or www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/voq_form.html

#167 of 173 2000 Silverado Steering & ignition locked by dfields007

Oct 06, 2010 (7:07 am)

I went to start my truck but the ignition switch was locked and the steering wheel could not be turned to help release the ignition switch. Have tried rocking and pushing on truck to get it out of a bind but with no success. Even tried to shift gear shift but it is locked as well. Truck can't be towed because front wheels are turned and can't get transmission into neutral. Any idea what has happened? It's parked on level ground and front wheels are only turned 1/4 turn.

#168 of 173 Re: 2000 Silverado Steering & ignition locked [dfields007] by bruce48532

Oct 06, 2010 (7:44 am)

Replying to: dfields007 (Oct 06, 2010 7:07 am)
Try moving the steering wheel either left a or right just a bit... to take the pressure off the lock cylinder to rotate that key. it should work has done it to me before.

#169 of 173 2005gmc serria vibration at 25 to 30 mph by paul1976

Aug 11, 2011 (8:33 am)

2005 Gmc serria work turck 4.8 two wheel drive has 80,000 vibrates in streeing wheel starts at 25 go till a bout 35 everthing seams fine in susption and breaks new rotors and breaks and tires

#170 of 173 Re: 2005gmc serria vibration at 25 to 30 mph [paul1976] by gmcustsvc

Aug 11, 2011 (12:05 pm)

Replying to: paul1976 (Aug 11, 2011 8:33 am)
paul1976,
 
Were you planning on having your vehicle looked at by the dealership? Please keep me posted.
 
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service

#171 of 173 Re: 2000 silverado z71 steering problem in 4wd [sammie8] by squalls

Nov 02, 2012 (2:46 pm)

Replying to: sammie8 (Feb 22, 2008 7:36 am)
I have the same problem on my 02 silverado did you find out anything

#172 of 173 Re: 2000 silverado z71 steering problem in 4wd [squalls] by knah2003

Nov 05, 2012 (7:53 am)

Replying to: squalls (Nov 02, 2012 2:46 pm)
yes I did get the problem solved...looking to find paperwork.....

#173 of 173 Re: 2005gmc serria vibration at 25 to 30 mph [paul1976] by ottawaroofing

Nov 30, 2012 (2:04 am)

Replying to: paul1976 (Aug 11, 2011 8:33 am)
wheel balance

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