Steering Problems - Help

tobypineo · November 7, 2007

I don't get this. I did perform a search, but didn't find anything definitive.

My "04 Sierra 1500 4X4 sometimes turns VERY hard the to left, and always turns to the right very easily. I have flushed the fluid a few times, made sure it is topped off, serpentine belt is good, front suspension and tires are good, tried some seal conditioner stuff, etc.

So is it the pump or the rack??? Just doesn't make sense to me at all. I would think that if my pump was bad I would hear it and it would be a problem turning both directions. I hope someone can help me out. Thank you.

BRZ71 · November 8, 2007

It sounds like the spool valve in the steering box. Mine went at 24000, from what I remember they are not servicable and the box needs to be replaced.

tobypineo · November 8, 2007

Ok, thanks. Anyone have a ball park price, is it a do-it-yourself item or a professional install item?

Rocco715 · November 8, 2007

It might not be the box, I can't remember the name of the part its on the tip of my tongue, it's almost like a shock mounted sideways similar to a stabilizer. That happened to my other truck

tobypineo · January 23, 2008

BTT

Anybody got anymore help? 5000 miles later, same problem. Doesn't seem like anyone can agree (either on here or mechanics around town). I hate to throw parts at it until I find the problem. Please help if you can. Thank you.

silveradocoa · January 23, 2008

when we had that problem in h2's we replaced the sterring box. almost always worked

the blur · October 11, 2008

what was your solution?

mine is now doing it again, but out of warrenty this time.

04denalinc · May 25, 2009

My 04 denali is doing the exact same thing. Have you replaced the box yet to fix the problem? I need help

what was your solution?
mine is now doing it again, but out of warrenty this time.

rt4x4 · May 25, 2009

I had the same problem at 51000 miles,could have sworn it was the steering box,the dealer changed the pump and it fixed the problem,yours might be different ,good luck

rjirvine · May 25, 2009

Has it been lubed? My steering was a little firm to the left when i bought it at 91k miles. I lubed it and it took about 100 miles to free up.

What do you mean by FIRM? And sounds of belt slippage when that happens?

When you flushed the fluid, did you have the front end lifted and turn the wheel several times left and right? Did you suck the fluid out of the reservoir and replace or take off the return line and fill with engine running and turning wheel?