1997 Chevrolet Tahoe: sudden loss of power

Filed Jun 15, 2019 · Steering · 75,000 miles · ND

When turning onto an on-ramp (usually right) the vehicle will momentarily lose power steering and the steering wheel will jerk right. This jerking motion also happens intermittently while driving at highway speeds with no turning involved. Even though there is more jerking motion on a turn both are extremely dangerous situations. This has been happening for several years.

Filed Oct 25, 2005 · Electrical · 62,000 miles · PA

The windshield wipers intermittently fail on my 1997 chev tahoe. Also, have experienced temporary power loss of electrical components. Observable affected components are the windshield wipers, all dashboard lights, head lamps and interior lights, accompanied by buzzing sounds. Has occurred more than once. Has caused near accidents during rainy weather and in poorly lit roadways.

Filed Dec 1, 2004 · Transmission · 228,000 miles · MI

Noticed a humming vibration under acceleration. Had transmission serviced but problem persisted. Then while traveling at highway speed (70) with cruise control engaged the vehicle suddenly lost power and rpms jumped way up. Vehicle was then towed to a local transmission shop where it was found that the transmission cases was cracked. The crack occured due to the u-joint breaking. The u-joint could have been repaired for under $100 but now to fix the truck will cost $1700. Bad design in my opinion.

Filed Nov 5, 2000 · Fuel system · CO

In july the fuel filter was replaced in santa fe, nm. In august I was driving on I-25 to castle rock , colorado and 1-1/2 mile from the exit to castle rock, the car suddenly lost power and stopped running. Was able to get the car to the shoulder but it was very scary. There was barely room for the car between the very busy interstate and the ditch on the other side of the shoulder. I had the car towed to castle rock, they couldn't repair it until a part was ordered and received from denver, so I rented the last car rental in castle rock and drove home. Then went back two days later to pick up my car. This was very costly to me because the towing was covered by my insurance, but the other costs were my responsibility. It cost $130.90 in santa fe to replace the filter ($91.50 labor) at the santa fe chevrolet dealership. The cost to replace the pump module and strainer was $533.80 ($232.00 labor) at the south street automotive as no chevrolet dealership was available. The rental car cost was approximately $300.00. I can understand replacing a fuel filter on a three-year car perhaps, but the other failure (for which there was no warning) was not only very costly but a very scary safety hazard.

Filed Nov 23, 1999 · Fuel system · NY

While driving at about 35mph, engine lost power completely. Consumer says luckily they were able to make it to the other side of the road. With engine going had he been in a lot of traffic there could have been a serious accident. Also, fuel pump malfunctioned.

Filed Mar 27, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

My steering has locked on me while driving, my car would not start due to crack in the battery and acid leak, my car had to be towed to repair shop due to starter cable popping off. Currently, I am stranded due to my brakes losing power somehow.