1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: jerking or lurching

Filed Aug 23, 2014 · Steering · 180,138 miles · IN

Experience unanticipated steering wheel movement at moderate speeds (30 to 55 MPH). Steering wheel "jerks" unexpectedly while driving, especially while driving on a curved roadway (in a moderate turn at speed). Vehicle has done this for about 5 years, but problem has progressed. What do I do to fix this.

Filed Jan 6, 2008 · Brakes, Visibility · MI

Many complaints with this vehicle may get long but I am not sure as where to send them all.#1 window regulator failed three times, the first time I had to pay the full amount to get it fixed as the company recommended by the dealer went bankrupt before the warranty was up, I was never contacted about this. #2 broke two more, times dealer picked up cost on the second time but not on the third time the window is taped up as the dealer said they won't fix it as the 1 year warranty was up. Anti lock sensor was only cleaned and is still acting up truck lurches after stops. Dealer said that they probably won't do anything as they already cleaned the sensors. The truck was purchased used and I did not notice the bed on the truck had been repaired. It looks like it sits a little lower now on one side the service rep said there were spot welds where there shouldn't be but wouldn't comment beyond that.

Filed Nov 11, 2006 · Fuel system · 138,867 miles · AZ

My 1999 chevy silverado 1500 4wd vehicle would lurch and stall as if it weren't getting enough fuel. The fuel filter was replaced and 2 hours later the same symptoms occurred. Eventually the fuel pump and injectors #7 & #8 were replaced at a cost of $1413.84. Three weeks later the same symptoms occurred. It has been determined that the fuel line is rusted out & there was a tsb #000604024; however, we were never notified of this. Replacement of the fuel line etc. Is now estimated to cost another $1500.00. We will be asking for the old fuel line as proof of the rust that caused this problem.

Filed Jul 19, 2006 · Transmission · 115,000 miles · MI

The vehicle is driven 1 hour at freeway speeds then when accelerating from a stop the 1-2 up shift slams into 2nd. The resulting hard upshift causes a forward uncontrolled lurch forward. This is particularly hazardous in rush hour stop and go traffic. Correction is a known gm issue tsb 01-07-30-023a. But not available at manufacturers financial participation if out of basic warranty. The issue is a design defect in material selection and needs to be replaced across the board. The lurching upshift is not an if it will occur on a vehicle but a when will it occur symptom. Research on the commonality of this defect can be researched through any search engine using the dtc p1870.

Filed Dec 4, 2002 · Acceleration · 57,040 miles · MI

The accelerator would stick on occasions, which would cause the vehicle to lurch foward, the dealer infomred consumer, that the entire throttle body would need to be replaced. Ts

Filed Feb 1, 2001 · Acceleration · LA

Whenever driving and gas pedal was applied, it would stick every time. Then, it would suddenly catch and jerk vehicle. Would be no warning. Been to dealership twice for problem. First time informed it would work itself out. Second time was informed a lot complaints on gas pedal sticking. Problem not readily resolved.