When first taking vehicle from the sales lot it pulled to the right. Consumer took vehicle back to the dealer, who balanced the tires, but the problem recurred. Also, when the brakes were depressed vehicle shook severely. Vehicle was taken to dealer four times, after taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic, it was determined that wheel hub was warped from the factory.
1998 Chevrolet Suburban: pulls to one side
12 of the 201 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban describe pulls to one side.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Pulls to one side by model year
What owners say
The anti-lock brakes have always pulled to the right and are getting worse. The auto was taken to the dealership several times while under warranty with no satisfaction. Other suburbans have had the same problem, but no recall has been issued. California has a lemon law, but not oregon....there have been several complaints about this problem in ca with satisfaction b/c of the lemon law. The problem keeps getting worse until the time comes when the auto almost leaves the road after applying the brakes
All 4 brakes locked up, and consumer went in a 90 degree circle. Presently, brakes won't stop, they go to floor, and vehicle pulls to the right.
When thumping occurred and vehicle was pulling to right we had tires balanced. This did not cure the problem so took it in to have tires checked more throughly. We were told the two front tires had tread separation and to get them off imediately. Thumping and pulling ceased after new tires were put on. (dot number: tiresize: 245/75r16)
The vehicle has been experiencing several suspension related problems, the side shock absorber split causing a rattle, the dealer replaced the bolts on both the driver and passenger sides, consumer complained of steering wheel pulling to the right, the dealer found that the vehicle was out of alignment and after the alignment was completed, the problem still existed, the dealer later found a left front inner tie rod nut loose, however the vehicle still pulled to the right so a tire rotation was done, also, the coil spring insulators were missing causing a clunking noise when turning, it was later found that the insulators were improperly installed, the vehicle continues to pull to the right after all the repairs and the dealer can not find a remedy for the problem.
Vehicle was delivered to me with a noticeable pull to the right. Repeated trips back to the dealer for service and repeated talks with various levels of management at the dealership have not corrected the problem. In fact, the service personnel refuse to acknowledge the problem at all. An independent repair shop has also been unable to correct the problem. I have given up on trying to get the problem fixed, but still consider it to be a serious safety issue.
Vehicle experienced problem with braking system; when brakes were applied vehicle would pull to the right, and sometimes to the left. Vehicle has been at dealer's repair shop on several occasions, and nothing has been found to correct the problem.
Vehicle would wander at any speed. Appointment has been made for dealer inspection. Do the federal safety agency have any other information on this problem.
Vibrations at highway speeds (60 to 75) as well as wandering on highway. Dealer says they cannot recreate. Replaced variable speed adjustment module twice with some improvement.
Problem with brake failure from day one. 1st:original power steering pump that controls the brake pressure was replaced when pulley shaft broke. Lost all power and braking ability when the pump shaft broke. No brakes no steering. 2nd: since initial purchase I have had panic brake failure. When brakes are required at panic stop, the brake pedal will go all the way down to the floor. Brakes become inactive until pressure builds up and pedal regains original height. At that time the brakes will become active and start to slow the vehicle. This almost caused me to hit someone who jumped infront of my vehicle. Swerved to avoid incident. Have spoke to different dealers and all say that that is normal and nothing can be done. I have spoken to other suburban owners who also have experienced the same problem and also to nothing wrong. 3rd problem is with steering system is too loose. Truck wanders at hwy speeds. Must continually readjust steering back and forth.
Power steering pump also powers the braking system. Brakes fail at panic stops and pedals go to floor. Power steering system causes the vehicle to wander at hwy speeds. Requires constant readjustments. At times will lose control. Gm says normal. Have contacted them and refused assitance in these issues but received only standard corporate no assistance/form answers.
Ea99-011, when traveling 50-70 MPH consumer felt a shimmy within the steering column, also, when making a left hand turn vehicle jerked and pulled to the left. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Please provide any further details.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban pulling
Is pulls to one side a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban?
12 of 201 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban (6%) mention pulls to one side. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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