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SS pulling to the left?

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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mken
Don't know about the new cars, but my '98 GTP was recalled, as well as a few other mid-size cars around that year, for a defect that could cause right power assist in certain conditions, on some occasions, even while turning left. Never experienced anything like that with mine, but I took it in and they replaced the part. I would certainly hope that GM corrected this in newer cars built after the recall.
From the Detail I got from my friend, he told me it has something to do with the electric steering losing it's alignment... I think he said it has to be taken in to be reprogrammed or something. I'll try to find out more this week.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 01:20 AM
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Could also be a slightly bent rim, It happens sometimes with larger diameter wheels.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 07:30 AM
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mine was pulling hard to the left. it was out of alignment though.,,so they aligned and rotated my tires.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 08:53 AM
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My car also pulled to the left but was more noticable on the highway. I took it in and they adjusted the camber and now there is no problem. They told me that it's a common problem because of the way they chain down the car during delivery. When you first pick up the car, you have to wait at least 1500 km's before they will adjust it for you(this is the break in period). However, you have to adjust them before 20,000 km's to have it covered under warrenty.

Hope this helps
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 10:16 AM
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Crazy, mine pulls to the left sometimes as well.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 11:56 AM
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Mine pulled to the left just slightly the first day I drove it home. Now it must have adjusted itself because I don't notice it anymore (or maybe I'm just used to it). I'll keep an eye on it though.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 04:34 PM
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Mine drives the nuts on straight at all speeds.

Hope you find a fix for it
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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Mine started to pull to the left a day or 2 ago but it is only at higher speeds. I know it doesn't make sense but at slow speeds pulling into a parking spot keeping the wheel centered i go perfectly straight. But under normal road speeds the wheels is off about 20 degrees give or take to go straight. Hopefully going in friday to see whats up i'll let you guys know what i find out.
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Birddog
My SS is pulling to the left. I had the front end aligned and the tires checked, supposedly they are OK. Has anyone else had this problem and how was it fixed.


ME TOO????????? DONT KNOW WHY, TRIED GETTING ALINGNMENT.. NO GOOD
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted by MARZ
ME TOO????????? DONT KNOW WHY, TRIED GETTING ALINGNMENT.. NO GOOD
Like I said, take it to the Dealer and get them to look at the electric steering alignment...
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 03:09 AM
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I thought my car pulled left too, but didn't think much of it at time. Makes me wonder now that other people are mentioning it. Kinda like Jerm...think I've gotten used to it. I'll be taking it in though since it was brought up by all of u.

Thanx for lookin out for our Cobalts guys!!
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 03:16 AM
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Took It Said That Nothing Was Wrong With It And Told Me Go Home!!
Also Had Problems When I Am Idling At A Stop Light...seeems To Jump From 1200
To 500 And Back Up(rpm)s
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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by MARZ
Took It Said That Nothing Was Wrong With It And Told Me Go Home!!
Also Had Problems When I Am Idling At A Stop Light...seeems To Jump From 1200
To 500 And Back Up(rpm)s
Go to a different Dealer.
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