2002 Chevrolet Avalanche: loss of power steering

Filed Feb 12, 2013 · Airbags, Brakes · GA · crash · 2 injuries

I had an accident on the hwy in georgia, the steering was hard to control/lock, the tire sled, was rust and corrode on structure, brake area, wheel area, frame, tire broke off, almost flipped and was hit from the back, and twice in the front after slamming into a cement divider and the air bags didn't deploy at all, I injured my left side, neck, back, and hip. Blessed that my pregnant daughter in her 8th month wasn't in the truck with me. I had done multiple repairs on the fuel tank, tire rod, knock sensor, ABS brakes, running board,brakes,rotors, etc, and was told that the rust on the frame won't effect the trucks performance and it was safe to drive because everything is attached to the frame good. I almost lost my life and two of us got injured. If these trucks are having and been having these issues- why do they just pull all of them and give people other options.

Filed Jun 10, 2007 · Engine · NC

Truck shuts off while driving. When this happens I lose power steering and brakes. Will occur at all speeds including 70 MPH on the interstate. Very scarey situation that could cause a large accident in rush hour. After researching this on the internet, I have found this is a problem with the make and model truck I have. The problem is the crankshaft position sensor. This should be recalled and fixed at chevrolet's expense!

Filed Mar 28, 2006 · Engine · 51,000 miles · MD

I recently purchased a used 2002 chevrolet avalanche 2500hd 4x4 with a 8.1 litre engine. The vehicle has approximately 51,000 miles on it. The first problem I noticed was that the engine would crank, but it would not start immediately. The next problem I experienced was that the engine shut off while I was driving it. This resulted in loss of power steering and power brakes, but more importantly, I was not able to maintain the posted 55 MPH limit, and I had to dodge traffic while trying to steer my "dead" vehicle onto the shoulder. The vehicle did restart and I was able to resume as before. This has happened to me at least 4 times. Thus far after 3 trips to the dealer, they have not been able to repeat, diagnose, or repair this problem.

Filed Nov 22, 2005 · Steering · 62,000 miles · WV

I was on side of hill in grass and mud, my power steering went out, and I almost bit the bullet. My neighbor a gm mechanic said they replace them all the time, I called the dealer which he worked and they said they never heard of the problem (service manager). This is dangerous and a joke....I researched and found others with same problem at this site that have avalanches also. Please help here is the site with some others , they have several thread about it this is just one: http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php/topic,51094.0.html.

Filed Dec 17, 2002 · Engine · 28,366 miles · CA

Consumer states that when making right turns the vehicle stalls resulting in loss of steering control and brakes. Problem is intermittent but becoming more frequent. Ts