I am having the same trouble with my 1998 suburban that was filed on the federal safety agency investigation ea99011. I also notice that it happens worse when driving in winter when temperatures are colder. It seems once vehicle has been driven for awhile its not as bad. But still seem to loose steering control as indicated in the report mentioned above. A very serious problem and scary. Loss of steering for split second causing vehicle to jerk in both directions when the loss occurs.
1998 Chevrolet Suburban: jerking or lurching
5 of the 201 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban describe jerking or lurching.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Jerking or lurching by model year
What owners say
When turning to right vehicle will make a sharper turn, like steering wheel is being jerked in that direction. Took vehicle to dealer, and they changed steering sensor. Consumer felt that this was very dangerous, car could tip over. Please provide any further information.
When driving at almost any speed steering slips and jerks to right or left. The tires don't move with the slip. It started out as just a right shift, and now it is jerking both to the right and left.
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.
When the brake pedal is depressed about 2 inches the vehicle will not slow own or stop. Then meets resistance and vehicle starts to slow down. Depresses even harder to the point where the seat belts lock up and then the vehicle finally stops with a jerk. Same problem occurs when going around corners.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Four wheel drive inoperative and the 4WD service light will illuminate
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- 4WD inoperative and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U1026 atc fuse open
- 4L80E output carrier thrust washer changes
- 4L60E, 4L65E forward and low reverse waved steel clutch plate appearance change
- 4L60-E automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification
- Slips in 4-WHEEL drive, noise, vibration, leaks, hot odor
- Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban jerking
Is jerking or lurching a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban?
5 of 201 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban (2%) mention jerking or lurching. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chevrolet Suburban?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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