electronic locked steering?

79,000 MILES • 1.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MSSUNFLOWER38
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mechanic couldn't fix says its a locked steering and must be taken to a chevy dealer
Jul 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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Yep, this is common, the electric motor for the steering seizes up, you don't need to take it to the dealer many shops can do this job as well, here is how to fix the steering system. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Jul 12, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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