1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Steering Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
7 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
7
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
RETURNING FROM DELIVERIES, BACKING INTO DRIVE TO RELOAD, STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED. NO STEERING AT ALL. YOU CAN SPIN THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION WITH NO RESPONSE. *TR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A SLIGHT TURN IN A CURVE, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED MAKING A SHARPER TURN. THIS BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER 2005 AND THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM. THIS PROGRESSIVELY WORSENED. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, DOWN A MOUNTAIN, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT A ROCK WALL AND THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD, WHERE THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE TOTALED. ALTHOUGH, THE SEAT BELT WAS WORN, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *AK
WHEN THE VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 20 MPH THERE WAS A SPOT WHERE IT FELT LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SLIPPING. *NLM
1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO (K1500) - THE TENSION REQUIRED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL MOMENTARILY BECOMES VERY LOOSE WHILE MAKING RIGHT-HAND TURNS. DRIVER GETS THE SENSATION THERE IS NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DURING THIS TIME. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL BUT THE MECHANIC AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT HE HAS REPLACED HUNDREDS OF "STEERING WHEEL SPEED SENSORS". I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO FORK OUT $200 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. SEEMS TO BE OK NOW, BUT FOR HOW LONG? *NLM
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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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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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AT CERTAIN POSITIONS STEERING WHEELS HAS CATCHES FROM HARD TO SOFT, CAUSING OVERSTEERING. MANUFACTURER FILED A COMPLAINT FOR CONSUMER.*AK
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Seats
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3 complaints
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3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
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Air Bags
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Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
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2 complaints
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2 complaints
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Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
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Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
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Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
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Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
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Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
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Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
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Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
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Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
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1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
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Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
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Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
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