steering problems

diver76 · June 5, 2003

Does anybody have this problem.

I have a 97 Sierra 5.7 and the steering wheel sometimes has a bit of a pull when I go around gradual corners. It is not like a balance issue or anything. The steering wheel gives a slight tug especially to the right. It is almost like the steering wheel thinks I am turning farther than I am. I guess a better way of describing this is when I am going around a gradual corner my hand starts at 12:00 and moves to say 1:00 all of a sudden the wheel will move my hand to 2:00 and then back to 1:00. this happens periodically. I am not swerving out of control or anything, but it is annoying

Thanks

seadoons · June 5, 2003

Trying to use the k.i.s.s. method, I say check the level of your steering fluid first before you start looking at other "bigger" things.

diver76 · June 5, 2003

Thanks for your reply, but I have kept it simple. I have checked the fluid and all parts underneath. I didn't think I was a complete idiot. I even went as far as checking the stabilzer bar. I have talked with the dealer, but have come up with nothing. Now I am at the point of asking around......

Shaners · June 5, 2003

Thereis a sensor in the steering box that is going bad. I can't recall off the tip of my toungue what that sensor is called, but I think it may be called the Variable speed sensor???

Someone else here will certainly know what it is called, because although it is not a common problem, it has been a problem that has occured to other people before...

MilleniumSS03 · June 5, 2003

Diver, I have the same problem with my 97 gmc z-71. I posted a while back and got a lot of help from these guys. It is called an EVO sensor. Electric variable orfice. The part number is 26064468. It is located at the bottom of the steering column. The dealerships here in Austin quoted me anywhere from 50-100 bucks for it. It is annoying but you should get it fixed asap. My uncle is a mechanic and he told me he had a customer who had that exact problem and he ended up rolling his truck b/c he lost control of the steering wheel. Good luck

bigtruck21 · June 6, 2003

when my 89's steering box went out a couple of years ago, it first starting doing something like that.

diver76 · June 9, 2003

Hey Thanks Guys!

I am going into my dealer tonight to see what they can do. EVO sensor..... who would have thought.

Millenium. I know what your uncle is talking about. Some mornings that can really wake you up. Thanks for your input!

I will see if this works

Thanks again

Shaners · June 9, 2003

It is called an EVO sensor. Electric variable orfice. The part number is 26064468.

Thanks for helping out with the correct name and the part # too!!

MilleniumSS03 · June 9, 2003

It is called an EVO sensor. Electric variable orfice. The part number is 26064468.

Thanks for helping out with the correct name and the part # too!!

No problem guys. Just doing my deed as someone helped me out too. I remember the dealer telling me there was a TSB for this problem. There is also a kit that the dealer sells that includes the EVO sensor and another part. You might need that one. I would really be interested in reading the TSB on this problem if anyone might know of it. the part number for the kit is 26081626.