Constant Pull to the left
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Joined: 04-20-2013
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From: Hamilton, ON
Originally Posted by snoopy
Improper alignment....it has to be tweaked/massaged within GM's spec's.
The spec.'s GM has for these and some other cars are so ridiculous. You can be in spec on one side and have very different spec for the other and still be in allowable tolerance (which generally Kocks the steering wheel slightly, pulling to the left).
I had this problem also, until I took my car to a Vette handling and tuning shop. They knew instantly what the problem was and corrected with a proper alignment.
Just recently I was at my Chev. Dealer and spoke to the Service Manager about this. He said their "front end" people are NOW aware of this and do the proper alignment. I'll find out the end of next week. It's going in for some service and I'm having them do an alignment (it's been about 3 years).
The spec.'s GM has for these and some other cars are so ridiculous. You can be in spec on one side and have very different spec for the other and still be in allowable tolerance (which generally Kocks the steering wheel slightly, pulling to the left).
I had this problem also, until I took my car to a Vette handling and tuning shop. They knew instantly what the problem was and corrected with a proper alignment.
Just recently I was at my Chev. Dealer and spoke to the Service Manager about this. He said their "front end" people are NOW aware of this and do the proper alignment. I'll find out the end of next week. It's going in for some service and I'm having them do an alignment (it's been about 3 years).
Originally Posted by bigjacksauto
Great ideas above.
Just wanted to share this.
I had the same issue my car pulled left even on a angled road to the right It eoukd pull left.
Used the old hot rod trick of a couple pounds less air in the right side just to test,
Swaped front tires left side to side helprd a little.
Had gm alogn it.
Then brought it to a shop with a better alignment rack
but.more importantly a better tech.toe in was out etc.
maybe a.little.better so I gave up it was.just a.little.off
about a week later I notice that the steering column felt loose inside.
gm tech verified and replaced.
did not expect that to help with the pulling issue but it cured it.
Just wanted to share this.
I had the same issue my car pulled left even on a angled road to the right It eoukd pull left.
Used the old hot rod trick of a couple pounds less air in the right side just to test,
Swaped front tires left side to side helprd a little.
Had gm alogn it.
Then brought it to a shop with a better alignment rack
but.more importantly a better tech.toe in was out etc.
maybe a.little.better so I gave up it was.just a.little.off
about a week later I notice that the steering column felt loose inside.
gm tech verified and replaced.
did not expect that to help with the pulling issue but it cured it.
Originally Posted by impaladakid
At your mileage, I would check lower control arm bushings, and strut top mounts. My wheel is slightly left, but tracks true for awhile, but then wanders left. I am sure it is a torn bushing. I will know today when I do my brakes.
Thanks everyone for the great suggestions. I'll let you know what they find.
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with car off turn key just enough to see if steering column or the ujoints below column are worn.
my column was warn enough that the slightest bit maid it veer left.
but I am betting your camber is in specs but not perfect causing this?
my column was warn enough that the slightest bit maid it veer left.
but I am betting your camber is in specs but not perfect causing this?
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From: Hamilton, ON
I happened to notice it and was able to stop. Using my hand to check, the left did feel slightly warmer than the right. I'd like to check this with a thermometer to be more accurate, but the caliper might be something to lean towards when I confront the dealership again.
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