Jerky steering problems?!!

[97 silveraydo]

I'm not real sure where to post this at since I didn't see anything about steering anywhere else. So I'll post it here, I have a 97 gmt and when I take turns at say 50mph and up I get a jerk in the steering wheel. It's not really a jerk its just like the steering wheels get real easy in certain spots causing me to jerk the wheel. I've done a little bit of research and it's said to be caused by the Steering Assist that they put on these trucks? Anybody else had this problem? Is it worth fixing or is there a way to just unhook it. I would like to have it fixed but only if it doesn't cost an arm and leg.


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[1997chevydriver]

It's the sensor on the lower part of the steering column. My 97 did the same thing. Just unplug it

 

[97 silveraydo]

Well i would like to have it working? I know when I got the truck it worked and the steering was easier than a new truck. Could you just replace the sensor I wonder?


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[kennythewelder]

I had the dealer change my sensor in my 97, about 6 or 7 years ago, when my wife was driving the truck before I laid clame to it. It has been good ever sense.

 

[97 silveraydo]

Was it very expensive to have changed?


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[98_k1500]

Its not hard to change. Just have to unbolt the column. Its called an EVO sensor.

 

[Steve's Chevy]

I replaced mine and then still unplugged it til I changed over the ps pump to a 96.... no more problems....