While driving steering would actually jump & vehicle would go into oncoming traffic. Took vehicle to dealership & informed by service manager that steering shaft was the cause of jumping. It can be repaired.
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe steering complaints
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While making turns steering sensor goes out intermittently, and steering becomes very loose, no resistance. Consumer checked our complaints database, and on january 3 found 40 complaints with same problem.
Ea99011, intermittently while driving, steering system malfunctioned, causing vehicle to wander which could result in a crash. Dealer could not determine cause. *ak
Steering jerks left or right without warning -intermittent problem. Seems to be worse going around corners,but can happen going straight.
While traveling on highway consumer noticed that steering wheel was moving all over the place.
Erratic power steering operation. Becomes extremely loose while driving.shutting off the truck and restarting will resolve the problem for a short period. Feels like the slightest touch to the steering wheel could turn the vehicle over. Also has begun an erratic "twitch".
When making a turn power steering boosts the turn, causing the turn to be further that expected. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and the manufacturer has been notified.*ak the cause for power steering boosting is found to be failure in electronic varialbe orifice system (evo).
Both times the steering sensor failed was at highway speeds. The first time I was switching lanes and all of a sudden it over corrected and almost sent me into the ditch at 65 MPH. The second time my wife was traveling on the interstate at 65 MPH and turned the wheel a little and it sent her into the next lane cutting off another vehicle. The first time I had it fixed the guy said "oh yeah we have been having problems with these." the next time I had it fixed I figured they would just replace it since they know there is a problem with them, but they charged my $150 parts and labor. I am going to contact the manufacturer next. It was very dangerous and I cannot believe something like this isn't being corrected.
While driving could switch lanes with oversensitive power steering, consumer believed that powering steering pump and brakes booster faile d at 43000 miles.
Power steering sensor has been replaced twice at 34000 miles and again at 60000 miles. When making a turn steering wheel will jerk away from turn.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While traveling at all speeds steering wheel & column gave in & became very loose. Could cause an accident. Dealer hasn't looked at the vehicle, he was only assuming what the problem was. *ak
At highway speeds, steering wheel jerks left on its own. Without a strong grip on the wheel could cause loss of control.
Steering eov sensor failure caused steering twitches or jerks when changing lanes. Yh
Ea99011, due to a defective steering speed sensor, steering system malfunctioned, causing erratic steering while driving in high speeds. This could result in a crash. Dealer was aware of problem, and would extend the warranty only if the he could duplicate the problem. Common problem. Please provide further information.
The steering develops play and feels loose after the vehicle warms up. The steering problem is especially noticeable at 30 MPH, but the steering is also feels loose at higher speeds . The vehicle was at the dealer, wilton motors 6 times for the steering problem. Another dealer also had it 1 time for this problem. The problem is not resolved. The trailer hitch receiver bent during normal trailer towing. The trailer being towed is 5475 lbs. Dry. The vehicle is rated to tow 6500lbs. The hitch receiver has a rating of 1000 tongue wt. And 10,000 lbs. Trailer wt. For an equalized hitch. This receiver is bent or twisted up, causing the ball mount and ball to rise approximately 1 inch. The receiver was installed on the new vehicle as part of the trailer towing package. The trailer or the tahoe may have a design flaw that causes this problem.
Due to a leak in steering gear box steering system malfunctioned and vehicle turned to the left. Vehicle lost control and resulted in collision.
Vehicle will oversteer when changing lanes to the left or turning left, steering will pull to left.
Ea99oii/erratic power steering operation: vehicle would jerk while traveling at highway speed . Dealer/maanufcturer were not contacted at this time.
Consumer was traveling 55mph on the highway went to make a slight turn, and the steering wheel was fighting with him. After turning the ignition off at a rest area, the problem went away for awhile. After it reoccured, owner had faulty evo sensor replaced, no problems since. *ak
While driving steering wheel felt as if vehicle was on ice. There was no control. When vehicle hit bumps vehicle could not be controlled. Took to dealership. Was test driven. The problem was felt, but dealer could not locate steering problem for repairs. Steering was weird, but nothing was wrong. New tires put on & vehicle realigned. Problem still exists.
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: 265/75/r16 )
The speed sensor for the power steering was defective; causing eratic steering responsiveness....quite dangerous.
Problem with steering..momentary loss of steering,seems to slip then catch.service dept advised known problem with speed sensor.no factory recall.cost $250.00 to replace.
Erratic power steering assist while driving - this is already being investigated by you.
Power assist seems to be erratic - happens often at various speeds
Erratic power steering assist while driving . The federal safety agency action number ea99011. I have been expereincing this same problem with my tahoe. Any suggestions on how I may approach my local chevrolet dealer with this problem. Do you know if chevrolet is addressing this problem? Any suggestions you may have would be greatly appreciated. I can be contacted at [email protected] thank you!
The vehicle's power steering is over sensitive and will react to the slightest movement of the steering wheel. Dealer says it needed a new steering box. Problem still exist. The steering sensor has been replaced to correct problem.
While driving the steering occasionally pulls to the right without warning. I read in USA today a recall was being considered and was wondering about the status.
Steering is real loose. It fells as though consumer is driving over oil when making a left or right turn. When consumer contacted dealer about the problem, consumer was told that the problem was with the steering assist sensor. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information. Report given by husband, robert wisemore.
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