Vibration in steering wheel?

XANDYB

MEMBER
2012 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
3.5L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

I have not been in my car for 2 days. I go to get into it this morning and before putting the key into the ignition I noticed my steering wheel was vibrating and there was a noise coming from behind the dash as if there was a motor running. I just had my transmission rebuilt a month ago. Not sure if that would have anything to do with it. I have also noticed that when I'm driving, upon acceleration my car would bog down sometimes. Like really bog down. What could these problems be? I just changed my engine filter last week hoping that would help the bog down, but no. It did not.

1 Reply

KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
48,363 POSTS

These are two different problems can you please start a new question for the engine bog problem? For the steering problem please check the power steering fluid level and condition. I have seen worn out fluid cause this problem which means the system needs to be flushed out.

Here is a guide to help walk you through the steps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/power-steering-fluid-flush

Please go over this guide and report back. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the noise? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response.