Steering Effort Hard or Too Easy in One or Both Directions (NJ1)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Condition	Action
The battery power is low.	Confirm proper battery voltage.
The intermediate shaft dash seal is binding.	Adjust the dash seal, or replace the intermediate shaft assembly if necessary. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (NJ1) .
The intermediate shaft joints are loose or worn.	Inspect the joints and the pinch bolts for damage, and replace the intermediate shaft if necessary. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (NJ1) .
The steering gear is binding.	If necessary, inspect and replace the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (NJ1) .
The upper steering shaft is bent.	If necessary, replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Canada, NJ1)Steering Column Replacement (United States, NJ1) .
The assist mechanism hub gear is misaligned or damaged.	Replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Canada, NJ1)Steering Column Replacement (United States, NJ1) .
The sensor wire is damaged.	Replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Canada, NJ1)Steering Column Replacement (United States, NJ1) .
The controller is malfunctioning.	Confirm the DTC. If necessary, replace the steering column, which includes the motor and module assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Canada, NJ1)Steering Column Replacement (United States, NJ1) .
The motor shaft is binding.	Confirm the DTC. If necessary, replace the steering column, which includes the motor and module assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Canada, NJ1)Steering Column Replacement (United States, NJ1) .