Steering Effort Hard or Too Easy in One or Both Directions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 GMC Acadia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Condition	Action
The battery power is low.	Ensure proper battery voltage.
One or both of the steering column dash seals are binding.	Adjust or replace the steering column dash seal(s). Refer to: Steering Column Dash Inner Seal Replacement Steering Column Dash Outer Seal Replacement
The intermediate steering shaft joints and/or fasteners are loose, worn or binding.	Tighten or replace the intermediate steering shaft joints and/or fasteners. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
The power steering gear is binding.	Replace the power steering gear. Refer to Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement .
The steering column shaft is bent.	Replace the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (N37)Steering Column Replacement (N38) .
The connectors to the power steering assist motor are damaged or disconnected.	Perform the following steps: Verify the connectors are properly connected. Verify the connectors are not damaged. If the connectors are damaged, replace the connectors.
The power steering gear sensor wire is damaged.	Replace the power steering gear. Refer to Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement .
The power steering control module is malfunctioning.	Confirm the DTC and replace the power steering assist motor. Refer to Power Steering Assist Motor Replacement .
The power steering assist motor shaft is binding.	Confirm the DTC and replace the power steering assist motor. Refer to Power Steering Assist Motor Replacement .