1997 Chevrolet Tahoe suspension problems

Filed Mar 21, 2015 · Seat belts, Suspension · 168,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Lower right ball joint on vehicle failed causing truck to lose control side swipe a parked car and travel another 70 feet knocking over a stop sign. Drivers side seat belt did not hold me in seat causing me to go forward hitting head on steering wheel. I cracked a molar tooth and both knees were injured hitting the trim piece under instrument cluster.

Filed Dec 29, 2003 · Suspension · TX

When driving around curves steering wheel jerked, forcing the vehicle into oncoming traffic.

Filed Oct 21, 2002 · Suspension · 78,000 miles · IL

The vehicle would drift to the left or right, which almost caused vehicle to veer out of its intended lane. Consumer stated issue only occurred in cold weather. Ts

Filed Mar 13, 2002 · Suspension · CA

Consumer stated the right rear spring broke and the leaf is completely broken, there is a rattling sound underneath the vehicle.*ak. Consumer stated the failure occured while driving, the dealer acknowledges that the original equipment rear springs were prone to cracking due to the brittle alloy used in their construction, consumer was informed by the dealership that even though only one spring had failed, both rear springs needed replacement because the replacement springs were made of different alloy to correct the problem, consumer states chevrolet refeuses to take any responsibilty for the defect.

Filed Oct 15, 2001 · Suspension · MN

While driving 20 MPH or more steering wheel/vehicle would jerk to the right of the road. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak consumer states that the vehicle would turn right before the steering wheel turned and that there was no way to stop in advance.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Suspension · KY · crash

Vehicle was going 50mph around a wide right hand curve when vehicle suddenly started wobbling/ spinning/ went over embankment, and rolled backward into a barn. Consumer suffered no injuries. Also, consumer did everything to control vehicle before losing absolute control. When consumer contacted dealer, they had not heard of any incident during that time. Dealer assumed consumer lost control and ran up on grass. Consumer has had several different incidents that relates to the same problem. Consumer please add the VIN# and mileage to form.

Filed Jun 29, 2001 · Suspension · CA

Vehicle wanders off top the left and right. Wheels turn left all the time. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Jan 15, 2001 · Suspension · FL

While driving between 10-45 MPH, steering jerks to whatever way we are turning the steering wheel. Feels like its going to jerk out of your hands at times.

Filed Sep 27, 2000 · Suspension · NC

Steering wheel jerks to the right while driving. Happened 4 times during trip (9/21) and again on 9/27.

Filed Mar 22, 2000 · Suspension · MO

While making a turn vehicle turned too far and too quickly. Dealer has inspected vehicle.