Poor Directional Stability
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Poor Directional Stability
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEFINITION: Driver is unable to maintain consistent, predictable vehicle driving control in any direction. | |||
| 1 | Did you review the General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis |
| 2 | Verify that the directional stability is poor. Does the system operate normally? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Inspect the front stabilizer for the following conditions:
Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the following suspension and steering components for wear or damage:
Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the wheel bearing. Refer to Wheel Bearings Diagnosis
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the vehicle trim height. Refer to Trim Height Inspection Procedure
. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect the steering column for looseness. Refer to Looseness in Steering Column
in Steering Wheel and Column. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Inspect the steering gear for the following conditions: Steering gear mounting bolts for looseness. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications in Power Steering. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9 |
| 9 | Inspect and adjust the wheel alignment as necessary. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment
in Wheel Alignment. Did you complete the alignment? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 10 | Operate the vehicle in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |