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Skyman2112 07-22-2021 01:28 PM

Weird steering issue
 
Like that title says, its weird. When im turing the wheel at slow speed like an intersection or parking lot, the wheel seems to chatter/pulsate as im turning it to the left. As if the actuator is not moving smoothly, but jerky instead.
Didnt see any other posts about this, just steering dying. Been doing it about a year and seems more noticeable on loose pavement or grass. Do you think my actuator is having issues and sticking?

Jb54 07-22-2021 01:56 PM

Your 2016 has electronic power steering.(EPS). It doesn't use fluid. Instead it uses an electric motor to power the rack and pinion. I think your electric motor is wearing out and needs replaced.

Skyman2112 07-22-2021 02:02 PM

yeah i remember now its electric. Sounds like the motor is having issues then even with only 18k miles. Weird how it only does it turning left, (extending the shaft i believe).

dpevans 07-22-2021 02:40 PM

There was a recall on the steering rack for 2016. Did you have your's fixed. It has something to do with a bolt. I would check your VIN and see if the recall was ever fixed.

Skyman2112 07-22-2021 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dpevans (Post 11044089)
There was a recall on the steering rack for 2016. Did you have your's fixed. It has something to do with a bolt. I would check your VIN and see if the recall was ever fixed.

Ill check it out thanks!!!

Pupilbone 07-22-2021 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpevans (Post 11044089)
There was a recall on the steering rack for 2016. Did you have your's fixed. It has something to do with a bolt. I would check your VIN and see if the recall was ever fixed.

Great tip. Would be interested to hear how this works out.

ctrlz 07-23-2021 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpevans (Post 11044089)
It has something to do with a bolt.

Anyone have specifics on exactly what is (potentially) wrong with the power steering? I think the recall just says, "may lose power assist." I think I read at one point that the position sensor in the unit might fail. I have not been in a hurry to have mine replaced (2017 2SS).

Gunkk 07-23-2021 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyman2112 (Post 11044050)
Like that title says, its weird. When im turing the wheel at slow speed like an intersection or parking lot, the wheel seems to chatter/pulsate as im turning it to the left. As if the actuator is not moving smoothly, but jerky instead.
Didnt see any other posts about this, just steering dying. Been doing it about a year and seems more noticeable on loose pavement or grass. Do you think my actuator is having issues and sticking?

Here's the recall (2017):
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/201...9V086-8145.pdf

arpad_m 07-23-2021 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunkk (Post 11044620)

I was going to suggest that, too, but it states model year 2017 only, and OP has a 2016, so I'm not entirely sure it's applicable.

CR says the impacted build date range is from July 1, 2016 to May 19, 2017, which looks suspiciously close to the entire 2017 model year to me.

dpevans 07-23-2021 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m (Post 11044623)
I was going to suggest that, too, but it states model year 2017 only, and OP has a 2016, so I'm not entirely sure it's applicable.

CR says the impacted build date range is from July 1, 2016 to May 19, 2017, which looks suspiciously close to the entire 2017 model year to me.

It effected my Camaro and it was built in March/ April 2016.

Camaro_QC 07-25-2021 08:29 AM

I had a similar issue with my 2015 Canyon. But as soon as I turned off the truck and turned it back on, it was fine. The steering wheel was turning as if it was indexing in multiple positions instead of turning freely. I couldn't make it go straight, it was either slightly to the left or to the right. No "inbetween" position. This happened around 6k miles ago and never done it again... Hopefully it's the same for you.

Skyman2112 07-26-2021 10:51 AM

I entered the VIN number but didnt show anything. Seems like the actuator is probably going bad. Cant find any other info on this.


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