NHTSA Complaint #893953 — 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	893953
Vehicle	1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 11, 2000
Date Filed	August 9, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IL

Consumer Description

WHEN MAKING A TURN STEERING WHEEL WILL JERK EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY DEALER FOR THE PROBLEM ONCE. HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING GEAR BOX, ALSO CONSUMER FOUND OIL ON TOP OF THE STEERING BOX. *SLC

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