The steering grabs when turning right, very dangerous. Transmission failed at same time. Gmc has failed on this model .
1999 Chevrolet Suburban steering complaints
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Erratic power steering, difficult to control vehicle, wanders, clunk in steering gear. Dealer refuses to repair under warranty.
Radiator was replaced. Also, brake master cylinder was replaced. Transmission was leaking, and steering wheel rotation sensor (evo) was replaced, fuel tank sender pump unit was replaced, and the alternator was repaired. *ak middle seat belt buckle won't lock.
Driving freeway speeds with cruise control on. Vehicle started to drift right w/o turning wheel. Vehicle swerved rapidly back and forth. Hit left median barrier & shot across 4 lanes. Crashed into right cement barrier headon. Suv totaled.
When pulling into driveway at 5-10 MPH there was movement in steering wheel, steering wheel moving from left to right, and no movement of the wheels. Vehicle was at a stand still. Consumer has contacted t dealer, dealer stated problem was due to a nut which fell off from pitman arm, causing the steering rack and pinion to fall off track, parts replaced. Please provide any further details. Ea-99-011.
Erratic steering behavior. Vehicle wanders excessively on the highway and will unexpectedly pull or veer to the right side of the road. When this occurs, considerable corrective steering effort is required to resume and maintain a straight course. Dealer has been contacted twice regarding this problem.
While driving at highway speeds and when hitting a bump, steering will jump to the right and begin to drift. Dealer has been contacted as has aligned and adjusted steering with new tires, problem still exists. *ak
Ea99011, erratic power steering assist while driving. When taking off from a stop or making at right or left turn, there is vibration and a moaning sound coming from the steering. Dealer has been told about the problem more than once. Power steering pump has been replaced twice, but the problem continues. Please provide any further information.
When making a gradual right hand turn at highway speeds steering will oversteer, feeling a loss of steering capability usually lasting for 1 second. Dealer cannot determine cause. Replaced steering sensor, problem temporarily solved. *ak
Steering is erratic.vehicle bounds about as it travels the highway.driver must fight the wheel at all times.very tiring to drive.returned to dealer twice with no improvement.this is the worst handling machine I have ever driven.I have several years driving 18 wheelers,and several autos as well as three or four suburbans.I believe the machine is unsafe and am waiting for an accident to happen.
Vehicle has had several major component failures since time of purchase, the electrical system failed whereas it left us stranded twice with a no start condition, then the brakes started to excessively squeek and pull, then the brake wore out prematurely, then the vehicle started to pull to the right excessively and drift, eventually pulling to the right when brakes applied, then the power steering system had gone out while driving, it has been outrageous that these problems are occurring on a new vehicle.
At highway speeds steering wheel slightly giggles back and forth. Dealer has replaced the pitman arm. Dealer has inspected vehicle three times, and was not able to correct the problem.
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