Weird steering issue

Skyman2112 · 07-22-2021, 01:28 PM

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

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

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Originally Posted by dpevans

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

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Originally Posted by dpevans

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

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Originally Posted by Skyman2112

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

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

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

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.

07-22-2021, 01:28 PM	#1
Skyman2112 Drives: 2016 2SS blue velvet w/blk stripes Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 43 View My Garage	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?

07-22-2021, 02:02 PM	#3
Skyman2112 Drives: 2016 2SS blue velvet w/blk stripes Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 43 View My Garage	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). Last edited by Skyman2112; 07-22-2021 at 02:16 PM.

07-25-2021, 08:29 AM	#11
Camaro_QC Drives: 08 Tiburon GS, 2018 Camaro 2.0T Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Québec Posts: 1,657	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. __________________ 2018 Camaro LS \| 6 spd \| 2.0L turbo \| Nightfall Grey \| RS package \| Technology Package. --------------------- Order WDGHKX 1100 - 5/08/2018 \| 3800 - 6/18/2018 2000 - 5/09/2018 \| 4200 - 6/21/2018 3000 - 5/28/2018 \| 5000 - 6/27/2018 6000 - 6/29/2018

07-26-2021, 10:51 AM	#12
Skyman2112 Drives: 2016 2SS blue velvet w/blk stripes Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 43 View My Garage	I entered the VIN number but didnt show anything. Seems like the actuator is probably going bad. Cant find any other info on this. __________________ Current mods. Rotofab CAI, Speed Engineering Long Tube Headers and plug wires w custom tune. Shock tower brace, ground effects, OEM brake air ducts and splash gaurd delete, 275/315 tires on 10 and 11 inch MRR wheels.

07-22-2021, 01:56 PM	#2
Jb54 Drives: 2019 Camaro SS M6 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Nebraska Posts: 181	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.

07-22-2021, 02:40 PM	#4
dpevans Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,206	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.

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