While driving a rattling noise was heard in the steering column. Consumer scheduled an appointment with the dealer for repairs. *ak the dealer discovered the intermediate shaft was loose and needed to be repacked.*ts
2000 Chevrolet Suburban steering complaints
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Steering wheel does not return to straight after making a sharp turn.
Vehicle not only has steering, linkage, seat belt, and brake problems as reported, but also accelerator sticks. Was repaired last in the fall of 2002, but as soon as temperature outside got to 60 fahrenheit the petal began to stick again. When you do get pedal to depress vehicle jumps forward rapidly. Does all the time when weather is warm.
Re 2000 chevrolet suburban 4x4. Vehicle has steering difficulties (vehicle can completely change lanes within 2 lines on the road, loose steering at times, steering wheel jumps when turning curves) which were reported to dealer several times. Dealer blamed tires which were not recalled. The jump/pop in steering when rounding curves was said to be due to lack of lubrication upon construction of vehicle-somewhat improved. Steering column still moves (feels loose at times) and feels as though will disconnect or tire rod will break when this happens while driving. At 43,000 miles front end differential had to be repaired, just over every 20,000 miles brake disc seems to need replaced. Vehicle does not go completely into park or gear and sometimes pops out (thought to need linkage adjustment, but vehicle has cable so cannot be adjusted according to repair person). Sometimes (fairly frequently) seat belts still do not completely buckle, they will pop out at various times if they buckle at all(not only with children, but with adults). Vehicle seems very loose to drive and we frequently feel as though we don't have control of our vehicle when driving (intermittently). We feel very unsafe in the vehicle.
Intermediate steering shaft was replaced before it failed due to noise heard while operating the vehicle. Dealer reported to me that they had replaced several others under similar circumstances.
Dealer recently replace part (with no charge) but did not perform a front end alignment to ensure vehicle is safe. New part (9per the limited warranty) is good for 12 months after sale or replacement. Steering shafts should be designed for life vs failing after 18 months. Unsure of other 2000 suburban's but, this was a critical part of the vehicle and if not fixed surely would have caused and accident..
The acceletator is to close to the brake pedal.
While making a u-turn..the whole engine shut down..brakes. Lights. Steering. As if the car was turned off.not very safe at all
Continued intermittent popping noise with steering, loss control twice, involved in accident 04/22/00, popping was evident prior to accident but not reported because the suburban was new and we thought it was the wear in of a bracket, lemon law procedure filed and arbitration tentatively scheduled for 01/29/01. Gm's position is the popping and steering problems are directly related to the accident. Our position is evidenced by the fact that nt.pt chevrolet advised us to begin lemon law and invoices detailing warranty repair and internal charges for repairs to the linkages., the accident damage was only cosmetic with no compromise to the frame or engine. The popping noise has now become a rattling noise and rattling vibration in the steering column not necessarily resultant of turning.
While trying to steer vehicle it is very hard. Dealer has been contacted. Problem returned after repairs. Please provide further information.
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