Steering

[06xl]

I just took my new to me Denali for it's for decent drive an I noticed that the steering is really loose at all speeds is it normal or is it me not use to driven a GMC (my first GMC/chevy) I know my Acura has speed sensitive steering which starts of really loose an then gets stiff after speeds increase

 

[dropmech]

Does the steering wheel vibrate or is the steering sloppy? If you have aftermarket wheels, you may need a steering stabilizer to help absorb the sway that you naturally get with larger wheels/tires. If you feel a rattle/vibration in the steering wheel, it is common. The grease settled down to the bottom of the intermediate steering shaft. Not something that is un-safe, just strange to experience. Do a search and you'll see a couple of methods people use to cure that.

 

[06xl]

It's not vibrating at all and the tires are factory so o guess it's just a normal thing

 

[Mac]

I think his describing the infamous "Intermediate Shaft Clunk".
Do you hear a clunking sound or feel something like a dislocated bone?

 

[thumper_ehhhhh]

Life one side of the truck up. Yank the tire back and forth if you can move it you got worn parts. If not look at the intermediate steering shaft. Mine needs replacing and i have it just havent doen it yet.

 

[chip]

My steering is sloppy too. It's normal on these trucks.

 

[thumper_ehhhhh]

My steering is sloppy too. It's normal on these trucks.

not mine. nice and tight they way it should be. With both stocker and aftermarket rims.

 

[chip]

I wonder if the 4x4 has something to do with that?

 

[thumper_ehhhhh]

Im 4x4 and no slop. Just the pop feeling when turning slow and i know thats the intermediate steering shaft.

 

[redemn93]

speaking of steering issues...when i have the front end off the ground, trans in park, no key in ignition, i cant turn the wheels all the way left and right, lock to lock. never seen this before. front end on the truck is fine. its a 4x4. normal?