Jerky feeling in steering wheel in turns. I have 4 w/d and I have a friend that has a 2006 silverado and they replaced some plastic bushings in the gearbox and it had less than 25000 miles. I just turned 53000 and my factory warranty will expire in August. This is not a power steering issue but more like what my fried was dealing with.

SOURCE: jerky steering in 1999 GMC Suburban

A common problem with this model. Its the sterring speed sensor.A small disc shaped switch at the bottom of the steering shaft next to the floor. IT actually slips over the steering shaft, so, you'll have to disconnect shaft,pull column back towads you to replace. The reason for this switch is to stiffen steering at higher speed.Once it goes bad it starts sending mixed signals to the steering box. A simple fix? Unplug it at the switch like I did mine after I replaced it the second time.

SOURCE: loose steering on 2001 wrangler

I agree with Saint. When ever a lift is installed, the strain on all steering components is amplified. So is the play when a ball joint starts to go. Checking all ball joints for rigidity is needed. If you can move one easily by hand, replace it.

Have a look at the truck I'm standing in front of in my avatar. I've got some experience in this area. ; )

Mike

Johnny Brown

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• Posted on Oct 31, 2009

SOURCE: truck making a knocking noise when turning getting

there is a problem with the steering shaft going to gear box 2 out of 10 trucks have this problem gmc and chevy ive done a few, its a dealer part, replace that first then see if the other rubbing noise is there, but the knock noise is the shaft, i had 2 with about that mileage they were out of warranty, good luck start there first.

Testimonial: "thanks this helps alot . one more thing though do i need to replace upper or lower shaft or both?"

SOURCE: steering problem

If it is 4wd you may have a problem with your front differential. GMCs are known for having front differential axle seals leaking. If all the fluid is out metal parts may be binding.

SOURCE: 2006 GMC 2500HD Duramax, started and let idle

Freezing temps? you may need the power steering pump pressure checked, a weak pump may do that???. Be sure it has the correct fluid , tire pressures to spec? could just be normal??? Have a dealer check it over. Service Bulletin 05-02-32-008B You may not worry about it until it gets worse, if the dealer checks it when its acting normal, they wont be able find anything wrong.