Are All Steering Wheels Misaligned (Not Centered)?

[GTNator]

I have been test driving several 2017 Yukon XL's and Suburbans and recently noticed that the steering wheels are all off center in relation to the driver's seat. The steering wheels are all to the right of center. My friend who has a Yukon XL Denali says they are all like that and he just tries not to think about it too much. But I'm not sure if this would drive me crazy or not (no pun intended)!?

I searched the forum but couldn't find another thread that focused on this issue (or non-issue if it doesn't bother anyone else but me). Can anyone weigh in? Is it true that all of these trucks are like this? If so, is it true that it does not bother anyone?

Thanks!

 

[08HoeCD]

I've been wondering about this because the steering wheel in my 2008 Tahoe is off-center, too.

Can it really be that they're all this way for years? If so, it must be by design----but why?

 

[Goodinblack]

My 2002 is worse.

Feels way off in the nbs.

They are all like this.

You should be looking out the windshield and not your crotch in relation to the center if the steering wheel. Hahaha

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[GTNator]

My 2002 is worse.

Feels way off in the nbs.

They are all like this.

You should be looking out the windshield and not your crotch in relation to the center if the steering wheel. Hahaha

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Ha, I am looking out the windshield, but the tip of the steering wheel is right there in front of me and it's off-center. I've owned BMW's, Fords, Toyota's and Nissan, and none of them have ever had a steering wheel that's off-center like this. I just thought it was weird.

 

[GTNator]

I've been wondering about this because the steering wheel in my 2008 Tahoe is off-center, too.

Can it really be that they're all this way for years? If so, it must be by design----but why?

I don't think anyone knows for sure, unfortunately.

 

[79jasper]

I've heard about this with other makes. Can't remember what they were though.

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[HiHoeSilver]

I had a 93 grand Cherokee like that and it drove me bananas. Can't say I've picked up on it in my OBS or NBS.

 

[Danny3737]

I've been wondering about this because the steering wheel in my 2008 Tahoe is off-center, too.

Can it really be that they're all this way for years? If so, it must be by design----but why?

Must have gotten the "Ghetto Lean" option, check your build sheet

 

[08HoeCD]

Must have gotten the "Gangster Lean" option, check your build sheet

Lol

Mods, this must surely be the best comment of the month.

P.S. Fixed it for ya.

 

[Danny3737]

Lol

Mods, this must surely be the best comment of the month.

P.S. Fixed it for ya.

Yep, that's better

 

[GTNator]

I had a 93 grand Cherokee like that and it drove me bananas. Can't say I've picked up on it in my OBS or NBS.

Look closely, then let me know what you think! My other cars are all spot on dead center.

 

[Danny3737]

My 2004 Denali is centered. How far off center are they? It can't be too much or it would effect the drivers relationship with the airbag.

 

[PG01]

Center of seat(stitch in mid of seat) is slightly to left of chevy insignia.... doesn't bother me at all

 

[dbbd1]

Okay, just throwing it out there...

What if they designed it like this for easier getting in/out of the vehicle?

 

[08HoeCD]

My 2004 Denali is centered. How far off center are they? It can't be too much or it would effect the drivers relationship with the airbag.

My steering column is centered but its angle is askew. I don't notice it unless I'm looking at the steering wheel relative to the hood over the instrument cluster. The wheel is not aligned with that hood.

I'll get a pic and post it.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

Look closely, then let me know what you think! My other cars are all spot on dead center.

It appears to be just a hair off to the right. I think i never noticed because I usually drive with the bottom spoke and my arm on the armrest...

 

[GTNator]

My 2004 Denali is centered. How far off center are they? It can't be too much or it would effect the drivers relationship with the airbag.

Could you please take a picture of yours too? Maybe the Denali is different.

 

[Danny3737]

Could you please take a picture of yours too? Maybe the Denali is different.

Mine seems pretty centered. I wonder when they made the change.

 

[yates ™]

Had one NBS, two NNBS, and a K2. Never noticed in any of them, have to see when i head home tonight.

 

[08HoeCD]

The NNBS cluster hood is curved and not straight like in the NBS. The hood curve is very similar in arc and size to the shape of the steering wheel, so they appear to be concentric circles---which makes any misalignment very noticeable when you focus on it.

Actually, in my case, the steering wheel seems pretty straight but the hood seems oriented slightly to the right. I don't notice it all the time, only when my OCD kicks in.

The pic I took this AM in my garage is too dark to see what I'm talking about. Will try again outdoors tomorrow when the sun is out again.