Suspected defective ignition switch and/or ignition switch passlock security on or about jan 17 2014 I was traveling about 30 MPH when the engine stalled with loss of power steering and brakes. I was able to stop without incident. After 10-15 minutes I was able to restart the vehicle and drive as normal. For several years after driving the ignition key was warm or hot when removed from the switch. In early 2013 the engine would occasionally stall immediately after starting but would restart after waiting 5 to 10 minutes. On jan 14 when at a gas station the engine stalled but I was able to move the car to the curb. After 10-15 minutes I was able to restart and drive normal. * passlock ignition security feature is widely reported to be a cause of these symptoms.
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe: loss of power steering
7 of the 551 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
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.
The power steering failed, which caused the vehicle to jerk to the right.
Erratic power steering assist while driving. Feels like you have no control for a split second
Erratic power steering assist. Steering wheel input of approximately 15 degrees to the left results in unwanted additional left turn. Most noticable at speeds greater than 40mph.
Driver experienced a sudden momentary loss of power steering. Yh
Power steering assist unit became overpowered at high speed. This caused the truck to handle upredictably when small steering inputs where used. It was hard to keep the truck on the road and in one lane. The problem was fixed by replacing a steering sensor but the problem is begining again.
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Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe?
7 of 551 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (1%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe
ABS 103Brake failure 29Wipers 29Stalling 14Fuel pump 13Jerking 13No deployment 11Tire blowout 11Grinding brakes 9Harsh shifting 7Pulling 7Won't start 7Engine failure 6Knocking 5Fire or smoke 5Fuel leak 5Headlights 5Loss of power 5Transmission failure 5
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