NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA99011

ERRATIC POWER STEERING ASSIST WHILE DRIV: Steering

CLOSED

no recall issued

1998 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN -- Alleged that a fault within the steering wheel speed sensor sends false signals to the variable effort steering (ves) control electronics, causing unanticipated steering wheel movement at moderate to high speeds. Investigation was initiated on May 12 1999. Closed on February 27 2001. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA99011 »