1999 Chevy Tahoe Loose steering

1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE
106,500 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHEVY1999X2
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The steering in my 1999 Chevy Tahoe breaks loose when I'm turning it to the right at highway speeds. It doesn't happen when I am turning left and it's not noticeable when I am driving in town,but out on the freeway I notice it on curves. Any ideas?
Aug 31, 2009 at 5:12 AM
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PEAR69
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It could be any steering rod. Inspect them all. It also could be the powersteering solonoid. At high speeds the steering is supposed to get tighter. There is a solonoid on the powersteering pump that regulates fluid pressure to accomplish this. It may be acting up or it may need to be cleaned...
Sep 13, 2009 at 7:33 PM
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