Sloppy steering

[dsd4yk]

Whats the best way to remedy the sloppy steering of a "99 tahoe?

 

[retorq]

The absolute best way it to find out what's wrong and fix it. LOL

 

[dsd4yk]

The absolute best way it to find out what's wrong and fix it. LOL

I would agree!!

 

[retorq]

If you don't know what you are looking for take it to a shop. But you can check things like wheel bearings, pitman/idler arms, inner and outer rod ends, ball joints,. etc at home yourself.

 

[bowtiefreak]

could be the old EVO sensor. That has been a popular one lately

 

[dsd4yk]

Well, I have replaced all the steering components. I'm wondering about the gear box. I think those things are universally "loose".
Any aftermarket gear box solutions?

 

[gulleyman]

I 2nd the sensor if you haven't done that yet. I wasted a bunch of money on my front end when all I needed was a $70 sensor

 

[mixtapesyndicate]

What are the symptoms of a bad EVO sensor? I just have alot of play in the steering wheel even after an alignment.

 

[gulleyman]

That's pretty much how it went for me. I replaced a whole bunch of front end parts and had an alignment.
I could feel it more going around corners. Feels like the wheel gets slack in it and then it tightens back up after you jerk the wheel to correct it. Almost like your driving in really strong wind or something, lol.
It's supposed to be fairly easy to do yourself and the part is cheap too. I got mine for just under $100 installed.
Fixed my problem though, steerings nice and tight.

 

[TheBeast99]

does our trucks have speed sensitive steering at all? cuz if we do, mine doesn't. and i think i remember reading on an older thread that the steering speed sensor is what tightens up the slack when you get up to highway speeds?
in which case if that's true, i need a new one my wheel is loose no matter if i'm doing 10mph or 90mph.
kinda scary with a loose wheel doing 90...

 

[stevep]

Where is the EVO sensor i think that is my issue to

 

[gulleyman]

The sensor's in the steering column, goes around the shaft, looks like a little black doughnut with a wiring harness coming off of it.

 

[the 18th letter]

Almost like your driving in really strong wind or something, lol.

That describes my steering to a 'T'. I'm going to give the sensor a shot and see what happens. I just got alignment and control arms in May '10. It was suggested to try a steering box, but I'd rather spend a 100 trying than 400 trying.

 

[Chevyrider619]

I have that same problem with my steering, feels like there's play or also it will be soft then it gets hard back and forth. But i thought it was my alignment took it 3 weeks ago and nope.

 

[BlueTahoe2001]

Im not sure on the OBS Style trucks. However, If your trucks have a Intermediate shaft, replace it first, then if they have a Idler arm, replace that next. That should fix your problem. Or atleast get some of your slop out...

 

[mattmudry]

to tighten you steering with maybe tightening your torsion keys?

 

[992dr]

I have replaced everything including the rag joint, steering wheel speed sensor and gear box, never mind my whole front end. I still have play.
Going in for an alignment this weekend, hoping this will help out. That along with having my tires re-mounted.
Otherwise, I think the conclusion is, GM OBS' in particular have THE worst steering ever..........

 

[retorq]

My steering feels fine.

 

[992dr]

retorq,
Do you have any play at all in your steering?

 

[retorq]

No none ... everything except for the frame sway bar bushings is new though.