1999 Chevrolet Tahoe steering problems

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Airbags, Steering · 191,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that his pitman arm was recently replaced and the clockspring was fractured and also needed to be replaced. The contact stated that since the pitman arm was replaced, the air bag warning indicator began to illuminate. The contact took the vehicle to maxie price chevrolet atlanta (3600 us-78, loganville, ga 30052, 770466-7000) and nash chevrolet (630 scenic hwy s, lawrenceville, ga 30046, 678‑369‑3889) and was informed that the parts to replace the clockspring were no longer manufactured. The contact's only option was to find a junk yard that may carry the replacement parts. The manufacturer was not notified and the air bag indicator continued to illuminate. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 191,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2019 · Steering · 300,000 miles · NC

My 1999 chevy tahoe been giving me problems with the steering wheel snatching the wheel to one side of the road I have liked to wrecked twice because of this I had my tires changed thought it was that had the truck lined up still doing it I think this is a very important safety issue that needs to addressed before sombody gets hurt when the truck snatches it pulls like it out of limit bad but then go's back to its self I noticed it mostly does it in a turn around a curve while on the highway

Filed Jan 26, 2007 · Steering · 80,000 miles · TX

Experience unanticipated steering wheel movement at moderate speeds (20 to 55 MPH). Steering wheel "jerks" unexpectedly while driving, especially while driving on a curved roadway (in a moderate turn at speed). Vehicle has done this for about 3 years, but problem has progressed. Found the problem posted on www.carcomplanints.com and realized I've experienced the problem, too but didn't know what was wrong.

Filed Jul 20, 2006 · Steering · 113,000 miles · CA · crash

Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the steering wheel locked. When the steering wheel locked the wheel was curved to the left, causing the vehicle to collide with a roadside tree. There was a police report filed. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the cause of the problem was not determined.

Filed Mar 29, 2006 · Steering · 64,000 miles · MO

I have a 1999 chevy tahoe. The steering wheel jerks itself like someone grabs the steering wheel. It is very noticeable on two lane curvy roads. It feels like the truck hits a patch of ice. I have not had it repaired yet but was told by a service adviser that my truck has speed sensitive steering - it has an electrical wire hooked to the power steering pump to provide slow driving assistance. I am told that it sounds like the sensor or evo sensor for this system is bad. I have replaced the power steering pump to no avail. My step daughter has a 1997 chevy 1/2 ton pick up with the same problem. She has had dobbs auto disconnect the system. I think this is very dangerous especially if you over- correct when the pressure changes or briefly gives way as I would describe. I wonder how many crashes are caused do to this gremlin in the steering system. The service manager as my local chevy dealer seems to be aware of this problem.

Filed Jan 17, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 106,000 miles · VA

I brought my 1999 chevrolet tahoe to alexandria buick-pontiac-gmc in alexandria, virginia on december 14, 2005 because the ABS light kept coming on in the dashboard. Mechanic diagnosis was speed sensors were missing. He replaced the hub assemblies and speed sensors. Total repair was $1064.54. I then found out that a recall on the problem I had just repaired was going on in the "rust belt" states and canada. The recall was for the whole northeast part of the country down to and including washington dc. I work in washington and live about 5 miles from the city. I wrote the gm claims department with copies of every receipt and a copy of the recall letter. They contacted me and told me the repair was indeed one included within the recall, but they were denying the claim because I live in virginia and the recall is only valid in "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. I want the recall to be opened back up and to include additional states. I spend every single day in washington, what makes my claim any different from the person that lives 5 miles away from me, but happens to live across the state border? What is different from someone who lives in washington and works in virginia? Since my home address was virginia, my claim was denied. The recall campaign # is 05v379000. *nm the engine light illuminated, the serpentine belt was repalced. The water pump was leaking abd the pinion seal was replaced. Updated 02/09/06.

Filed Oct 14, 2005 · Steering · 56,000 miles · WV

When driving vehicle, the steering jerks to the right and then is ok for awhile and then jerks again to the right. It is like someone jerks on the steering wheel.

Filed Nov 5, 2004 · Electrical, Steering · 3,244 miles · AL

Experienced problems during right hand turns where a complete loss of steering feedback occurred. *bf (speed sensitive steering) this was an intermittent problem. The upper lamp shorted, battery failed load test, left front speaker was inoperative, the mirror switch was hot to touch, dome light stayed on and the radio button were hot to touch. The consumer requested reimbursement.

Filed Nov 5, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · 88,677 miles · AL

Corrected steering problem. Concerned that the design and function of speed sensitive steering on this vehicle could be a safety hazard. *bf the vehicle steering became loose while making right hand turns, 3244 miles. The dealer replaced the speed sensor that controls the speed sensitive steering. The upper brake lamp shorted at 15311 miles. The battery failed load test at 22085 miles. The left front speaker was inoperative at 30715 miles. The mirror switch was hot to the touch at 32291 miles.

Filed Aug 5, 2004 · Steering · 50,346 miles · MA

While driving at a low speed power steering pump failed. As a result consumer was unable to turn in either direction. *ak the consumer had another suburban with the same problem at 49,035. That vehicle was a 1996 suburban.