1999 Chevrolet Tahoe: jerking or lurching

Filed Mar 30, 2007 · Brakes · 123,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The vehicle made a jerking motion at any speed when the brake was depressed. The dealer stated that the wheel speed sensors needed to be cleaned. The dealer cleaned the sensors. However, the vehicle continued to jerk. The dealer replaced the speed sensors, but the failure continued to persist. The contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer since the sensors were replaced. The current and failure mileage were 123,000.

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 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 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 Feb 1, 2005 · Suspension · 120,000 miles · TX

I doing research I noticed another common complaint from others about something I am also experiencing. When traveling at high speeds, my steering wheel will jerk. For instance, when I am changing lanes, my steering wheel will jerk, causing the wheel to turn more than I want to. This causes a real sharp turn, and I am afraid that I will one day lose control and flip my vehicle with my children inside with me. Is there something I need to do to fix this? I also submitted a complaint about ABS failure and want to know if there is something I can do about that, also.

Filed Sep 1, 2004 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · TX

When driving to work in the morning I came to a stop light a couple of blocks from my house and when I came to a stop the 99 tahoe lurched forward a couple of times and then stopped. I had to hold the brake down hard to keep from hitting the car in front of me. After that light the automoble worked fine. After work the same thing happened on the way home. This happens every morning and afternoon or when the car sits for a long period of time. The dealer had a hard time finding the problem but what he came up with was that the wiring harness inside the transmission had shorted out causeing the PCM modual to burn up. They didn't seem to think it was a safty hazard. The car is in the dealer now getting the wire harness and the PCM modual replaced and reprogramed. I cannot find any recall notices for this problem. I asked for the old parts to be returned to me.I will pick the car up today 09/01/04 with the bill at over a thousand dollars.

Filed Mar 22, 2004 · Steering · 80,000 miles · WI

I own a 1999 chevrolet tahoe that has an ongoing on and off problem with the steering whereby the steering wheel will jerk suddenly in one direction or the other (usually pulling to the right) while I am driving. The feeling is as if I have hit a patch of ice or oil. On occassion it happens once, maybe twice in a commute. On other occassions, such as this morning, it is much more frequent. It feels as if I am losing control of the car. There is no rhyme or reason as to when it happens - it happens in dry weather, wet weather (when it is particularly scary), when the outside temperature is warm and when it is cold.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Steering · 84,000 miles · OH

I was/am having some steering problems on my 1999 chevy tahoe. On oct. 13, 2003 I took my tahoe into my dealership. Discovered my sway bar was cracked in half. They said they have never seen such a thing. I do not drive on anything but road surfaces, nor do I drive eradicated. It cost about $300 to have it replaced. The dealership told me to file a complaint and see if gm would cover cost. I never heard back from gm. Also... I am having some steering issues for about 5 months now, about the same time my sway bar was cracked in half. My steering wheel seems to be very sensitive and will jerk to the left or right quite often. I'll be holding the steering wheel and all of a sudden it jerk an inch or two either way for no apparent reason. It happens most often when I'm turning right, but will occur at least once or twice every mile. Some days seem better than others. I thought it might be my tires so I had them replaced and had the alignment and balanced adjusted decemeber 29th, 2003. It is still doing the same thing. It feels like I'm going to lose control of my steering. What should I do? This problem never went away after I had my sway bar replaced. Please advise. Thank you!

Filed May 7, 2003 · Steering · 57,000 miles · TN

1999 chevrolet tahoe - steering problems. Steering wheel inconsistently loses tension and offers too much play - causing dangerous jerking and unpredictable swerving.

Filed Mar 14, 2003 · Steering · MO

The power steering failed, which caused the vehicle to jerk to the right.

Filed Mar 13, 2002 · Steering · GA

When turning right, steering wheel will jerk and vehicle will rock and swerve due to evo sensor module. Had evo sensor replaced. Dealer contacted. *ak the evo sensor controls the power steering pump, the sensor is located in the steering column near the firewall on the cabin side.

Filed Jun 5, 2001 · Steering · CA

While driving steering would jerk vehicle to left and right at any speed. Took vehicle dealer, who told consumer to replace connector, that remedied the problem.