2002 Chevrolet Suburban steering problems

Filed Feb 14, 2023 · Steering, Wheels · IL

When driving at highway speeds or even around town the vehicle randomly jerks to one side or another alignment was just done and was told all was good tires are new Pitman armor place ball joints replaced still having the issue of it darting specially when going around curves it wants to pull vehicle to the ditch and I look like I am driving drunk which I'm not I've had my mechanic try to inspect the issue he couldn't find it I heard they're made possibly be a TSB out for it but it's hidden

Filed Jun 4, 2021 · Steering, Wheels · CA

The steering pump has plenty of fluid in the reservoir and has been changed regularly. All of the sudden all power assisted steering disappeared when turning to the left making parking nearly impossible causing a great safety concern as this is my only vehicle and now my wife cannot take the truck anywhere. According to other owners, it's a common issue caused by the booster valve sticking shut and when I inquired about repair, I was quoted a part cost of 300 bucks which I don't have at all. Hopefully enough folks report this issue resulting in action taken by the federal safety agency even though the vehicle is almost 20 years old.

Filed Dec 5, 2011 · Brakes, Steering · MD

Pulsating at braking, longer than neccesary to come to complete stop at low speed , extreme rust to undercarriage, suspension, and brake parts.

Filed Oct 1, 2007 · Steering · 74,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban. While backing out of the driveway at less than 5 MPH, the steering wheel locked. The contact called the dealer and was advised to have the vehicle towed to the shop. He stated that the failure was not the power steering because he could not turn the wheel at all to drive the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 74,000. Updated 07/08/11 *bf the consumer stated the power steering pump. Updated 07/18/11

Filed Aug 28, 2007 · Steering · GA

Power steering on 2002 chevy. Suburban fails. Had power steering pump replaced and problem continues.

Filed Jun 6, 2007 · Lights, Steering · 40,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban. The contact heard a knocking sound coming from the wheels when the front wheels were turned. She stated that the cause of failure may be the upper intermediate steering shaft. The dealer and manufacturer stated that she would have to pay $275 for the repair. The dealer did not have any recalls for the failure. The contact feels that there should be a recall due to the many repairs related to the wheel failure. She stated that a running board light is dim on the front left side of her vehicle, which she has noticed on many suburbans. The current mileage is 65,000 and failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 02-01-08.

Filed Jan 23, 2006 · Steering · 72,201 miles · TX

Consumers 2002 suburban steering wheel locked while pulling out of a parking space. *ts the consumer stated the power steering pump replaced.

Filed Aug 16, 2005 · Steering · NC

I have a 2002 chevrolet suburban, 1500 lt, 4wd. The suburban was serviced routinely at the dealer and had 69,000 miles. The shaft in the power steering pump broke causing complete and total loss of steering control. Fortunately this happened off of the main roadway and at low speed, but caused a complete loss of steering ability. If this had happened on the highway at high speed, the events could have been fatal.

Filed May 13, 2005 · Steering · AL

2002 chevrolet suburban experiencing problems with the power steering sensors. *mr the sensors reacted sporadically. The consumer also experienced this problem with his 1999 gmc yukon. *sc

Filed Mar 15, 2005 · Steering · 40,000 miles · AL

The truck had an ongoing problem with a clanging noise in the steering column, mostly when the steering wheel was turned. Consumer was afraid that it may cause a steering component to break, resulting in loss of steering, and could cause an accident. A service representative was contacted by phone and informed of the noise, to which he replied that there wasn't any recalls, and the noise was not dangerous/serious. *ak the dealers tech indicated that the intermediate shaft was the cause of the problem.