Steering issue on GM trucks

[ken56]

Just had a steering issue fixed this morning on my GMC Sierra 2500HD. It seems that a bolt on the intermediate shaft has a tendency to back out and then the steering becomes sloppy. I noticed this happening on my truck about 2 months ago when I had to hold the wheel to the left about 5 degrees to go straight. I googled steering issues on GM trucks and came up with a lot of people having the issue. Just a heads up for anyone who has a Silverado or Sierra.

[cardinal96ss]

Thank you for the heads up.

[NorskeBob]

What year is your truck? Have not had issues to date - but I have a 3500HD.

[ken56]

My truck is a 2016. My advice is to Google "GM truck steering problems" and see what other people are saying on their experiences. A service bulletin has been issued so dealers are aware of this. Mind you, this is not equivalent to a recall.

[NorskeBob]

Thanks for the info.

[Mad Cow]

Yeah, 2016 they went to electrically assisted steering, and it has had some bugs in it. My 2015 2500 doesn't have that.

[Hodgy]

It seems that a bolt on the intermediate shaft has a tendency to back out and then the steering becomes sloppy.



In your googling, what years were involved and where do you find the intermediate shaft ?

And don't tell me on the steering assembly !

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[Hodgy]

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Thank you ChuckS. That I understand. Another thing to check on.

Have just added that to the service list I keep on all of my rolling things.

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