Has anyone noticed that at high speeds 60+ when you're going straight, and you got to make a slight turn in the road, or change lanes, it feels like the the steering wheel is "stuck" for a second thing gives and becomes loose again? I have a 2010 Terrain SLE, and I'm not sure if it has something to do with the steering tightening up at high way speed or an issue with the steering that needs to be addressed. Its just a slight stick, I'm not sure...
Steering wheel sticking at high speeds
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Do you have an I4 or V6?
Sounds like the steering gear rack may be sticking.
I'm sure it's rack and pinion steering in both the electric and hydraulic versions (I4 or V6 configuration).
Speed should have nothing to do with it.
In the past, we've had cars that had the steering wheel rack replaced due to sticking.
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Sounds like the steering gear rack may be sticking.
I'm sure it's rack and pinion steering in both the electric and hydraulic versions (I4 or V6 configuration).
Speed should have nothing to do with it.
In the past, we've had cars that had the steering wheel rack replaced due to sticking.
Take me to your dealer!
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For sure!
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agbq06,
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I will be sending you a private message shortly.
Tricia, GM Customer Service.
Ok so maybe I'm just a little skeptical, but is this Chevrolet Customer Svc. the real deal? I have two major concerns, one I realize GMC and Chevy are both owned by the same parent company, but why is a Chevy Customer Svc Rep contacting me and not GMC, they are separate brands. And does anyone know if GM representatives actually do patrol this site, and they are legitimate?
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Yes they monitor
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Customer satifaction and dealer contact assistance is their goal
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TQ steer. Just a thing with FWD cars.WD80PD said:
As far as it sticking, I know that the faster you go the harder the wheel gets to turn for the I4. If its sticking, not turning smoothly, your electric motor might need a reprogramming.
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It's called Torgue Steer. Very common with front wheel drive.WD80PD said:
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agbq06 ,
I have noticed this same feeling on my 2011 Terrain. I have felt it for a few months now, but I always wondered if it was just in my head, or maybe from the deer that I hit going 75 back in November in western PA. Anyways, I definitely would describe the "sticking" feeling exactly how you described at similar speeds. Please keep us updated with your findings if you do take it into the dealership.
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I have noticed this same feeling on my 2011 Terrain. I have felt it for a few months now, but I always wondered if it was just in my head, or maybe from the deer that I hit going 75 back in November in western PA. Anyways, I definitely would describe the "sticking" feeling exactly how you described at similar speeds. Please keep us updated with your findings if you do take it into the dealership.
buckeye
My wife was complaining about this also, so I drove it the other day, and it does stick pretty good, especially when driving at higher speeds and trying to turn to the right. Will be trying to get to dealer, when we have time, not sure when that will be.
It's legit or the owner/admin of this site would have booted her long ago. Also, you answered your own question about Chevy/GMC being under the same parent company...not to mention that the Equinox/Terrain are identical under the skin and are built in the same plant.agbq06 said:
OK, sorry guys I haven't really been monitoring my own thread, but I can say that those problems were when my Terrain was still low miles. But I put some miles on my cars and I'm crossing 9,500 now and it has disappeared. That service person has tried to contact me a few times, and I feel bad not responding, but I work 730-6 and no service dept is open so it never made it to the dealer(my dealer in town since I didn't buy it there they're over priced, doesnt have a loaner program) It just stopped on its own. I wonder if it had anything to do with being new?! Either way, if you guys are having my problem and it is new under 2K miles, I'd say give it a thousand miles or so (yes that sounds like a lot) but mine just quit doing it. Theres no better way of saying I'm not sure WTF was going on, but it quit.
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You do have the option of trying another dealership in your area. I can locate one for you if you would like. I can also look into this for you. In order to do more research, I will need the VIN for the vehicle and the current mileage. Thank you in advance.lilly said:
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