In this video i show the steps and procedures necessary to replace the steering wheel position sensor on a GM truck or SUV. The truck I’m working on in this video is a 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 4wd with the 5.3 motor. However all trucks and SUVs including Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon, suburban, and Cadillac Escalade or share this exact sensor and the procedures will the exact same. 2007 through 2014. Make sure to check out the links below for the correct part for your application. If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave something in the comment section. Thank you for watching
PARTS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
8 Pin Steering wheel postiton sensor (most common option)
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Does the new sensor has to be recalibrated or no? I'd really appreciate if somebody chimed in. I'm ready to throw this escalade to the junk yard.
You are the man. Saved me so much time. Thank you! Keep up the good work!
Always a good idea to disconnect the negative cable first to avoid arching if any load is on the battery.Great tutorial on a common GM problem!!!1
This was informative but you forgot to show the little plastic cover on the sensor, that little bugger was tricky. I’m glad I saved the money and everything worked out, but that was not fun.
Dude you're a life saver. Thank you!
Thank you this worked perfectly for my 2012 gmc Yukon xl saved me a lot of money
Good evening. I have a 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L. Do you know if the part you listed in the description would work on my truck? I am having a lot of trouble finding the exact part from GM.
This is a great video. I just wanted to add… On a 2014 suburban you don't need to rotate the column to access the torx bolts on the top of the column. Just rest the steering wheel on the seat and you can get both hands down between the column and the instrument cluster with plenty of room for a ratchet. Also, the sensor has a black cover on the back which helps hold it from sliding down the column. Don't forget to put it back.
I have a 2006 trailblazer and had to change the rack and pinion. Well installing the rack, the shafts didnt line up so i turned the wheel a bit to line it up. Now i have the air bag and 2 stabiltrak lights on. I was told since my wheel is pretty much upside down now that i broke the wires in the sensor. If i was to disconnect the shaft from the column and turn my sterring wheel straight again and line it backnup would i still need a new sensor or did i really break the sensor??
On the sensor link it says it wont fit a 09 tahoe. Whats the sensor for the 09 tahoe?
dilligent video,thanks
You missed talking about the little black back half cover for the sensor that has to come off. But otherwise great video, it helped me.
Ive heard after replacing the SAS you need to have it recalibrated. I replaced mine because i had 2 codes for the SAS and replacing the part removed one of the codes but now when I start my suburban i have to turn the wheel so that the stabilitrak and traction control turn off so it doesnt freak out while im driving
Have a question was your steering wheel just turning to the left or right just would not stop turning by itself? Let me know ASAP I got a vehicle I'm trying to figure it out on it keeps just turning to the left
Fixed mine today, thanks man
Thanks Aaron for this video! I was getting the Service Stabilitrac Error for over a month and ordered the AC Delco part from RockAuto. It's been hit and miss weather with intermittent snow and showers too so everything sort of had to line up. I did initially try Euresko's idea below from GM service bulletin PI0639a to clean the plugs at the connection to the steering sensor and then use short strips of electricians tape to build up the inside of the switch to take away excess movement – and it even seemed to help. I backed my Sierra up about 10ft before the error chimed when before it seemed to happen within a couple of feet of moving. So I sucked it up and started taking things apart as per your video. I found for the 4 x 15mm nuts that a long 3/8" extension with a 5/8" sparkplug socket worked great to get them off. The bottom two 15mm nuts used a swivel to help with the angles too. One thing that I don't think your video emphasized was that the shifting cable that loops right near the bottom of the steering column in the cab needs to be tucked into that wire cage attached to the retainer that keeps the steering position switch in place on the column. Initially mine wasn't and I had to remove the column bolt and loosen the four 15mm nuts to give enough movement for me to get the cable into the cage. As far as taping the wheel goes I used painters tape, duct tape and hockey tape. I was afraid I'd accidentally grab the wheel to help me adjust my position so I made sure it wasn't going to move. So finally after getting it all together and attaching the negative battery terminal I gave it a try. And NO MORE ERROR! It made my week. Possibly my month.