Power steering problems

j_legos · 03-15-2006, 10:16 AM

I have a '97 suburban and the power steering slips once in a while when driving. I have replaced the power steering pump and it still does it. I am wondering if it could be the sensor that screws into the back of the pump?
Troubled?????

gmtech · 03-16-2006, 06:40 PM

Is it more just a strange loss of power feeling when taking like an off ramp or slow lang change? If so its the steering wheel position/speed sensor mounted on the base of the steering colum. Its pretty easy to replace and i would guess less than 100.00 for the part. I used to do alot of them in the shop but have not done many lately.

j_legos · 03-27-2006, 01:39 PM

Yeah that is what it feels like. I have bought the steering sensor and will replace it today. Will let you know if it fixes it. Thanks for the help.

mudseeker · 03-27-2006, 04:42 PM

i have a similiar problem with my 97 sierra. It takes a little extra effort to keep it straight going down the road. dealership wants 300+ for new gear box but i don't think that is what it is. it only happens once n' while like you said. sensor makes more sense to me.

03-15-2006, 10:16 AM	#1
j_legos Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 5	Power steering problems I have a '97 suburban and the power steering slips once in a while when driving. I have replaced the power steering pump and it still does it. I am wondering if it could be the sensor that screws into the back of the pump? Troubled?????

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03-16-2006, 06:40 PM	#2
gmtech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: farmville Va Posts: 348	Is it more just a strange loss of power feeling when taking like an off ramp or slow lang change? If so its the steering wheel position/speed sensor mounted on the base of the steering colum. Its pretty easy to replace and i would guess less than 100.00 for the part. I used to do alot of them in the shop but have not done many lately.

03-27-2006, 01:39 PM	#3
j_legos Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 5	Yeah that is what it feels like. I have bought the steering sensor and will replace it today. Will let you know if it fixes it. Thanks for the help.

03-27-2006, 04:42 PM	#4
mudseeker Senior Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 7,155	i have a similiar problem with my 97 sierra. It takes a little extra effort to keep it straight going down the road. dealership wants 300+ for new gear box but i don't think that is what it is. it only happens once n' while like you said. sensor makes more sense to me.