NHTSA Complaint #8024079 — 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8024079
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
Component	STEERING
Date Filed	December 10, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

THIS TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED COMPENSATED STEERING; STEERING POSITION SENSOR WENT BAD WHICH ALLOWED THE STEERING TO GET TIGHTER. THE OWNER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT "HE HAS SOLD DOZENS OF THE SENSORS DUE TO CHRONIC FAILURE". ONCE THIS SENSOR FAILS THE TRUCK IS UNCONTROLLABLE, AT ANY TIME. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TS

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