Steering Wheel Lock Problem ?

By Njss
June 24, 2011 in 1999-2013 Silverado 1500 & Sierra 1500

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Njss

Posted June 24, 2011

About once every two weeks when I go to re-start the truck I get no crank at all, there is power to the gauges. If I turn the steering wheel it will start. It happens in all situations where I park, level, against a curb, or in the open.

My question is how does the steering wheel lock work to disengage the ignition? Do points need to line up to allow for the ignition to crank. Is there a problem or just a coincidence that it happens.

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