Stiff Steering?

2017 CHEVROLET 1500
120,000 MILES • 6.2L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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HORIZON7991
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When trying to turn the steering wheel at any speed or stopped, the wheel has stiff resistance to it and takes two hands to turn. But at some points while turning it will get easier to turn and then hard again.
Jul 31, 2024 at 11:48 AM
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STRAILER
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Usually when this happens it is the electronic power rack, but it could be the steering angle sensor as well. We should run a CAN scan on it to see what's going on. You can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) which will work on most cars from Amazon.

Here is a video to show you how:


https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

If a code comes up for the rack like I think it will here is how to change the steering rack out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Jul 31, 2024 at 6:24 PM
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HORIZON7991
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Would a normal obd 2 scanner work? Also there is check engine light or warning.
Jul 31, 2024 at 6:30 PM
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HORIZON7991
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Here is the scan.
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Aug 1, 2024 at 5:53 AM
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It looks like no codes pertain to the steering system, so it looks like the electronic power rack needs to be replaced. To be sure you can take it to the dealer and have it diagnosed.
Aug 1, 2024 at 8:50 AM