2001 Chevrolet Tahoe steering problems

Filed Oct 18, 2009 · Steering · 80 miles · VA

Loose steering and loose clunking coming from steering column. Coming out of turn I hear a noise not normal after turning and the steering feels loose/floaty. I have had the noise for a couple of years but never thought anything of it. Had the front end checked out and the steering looked at about a year ago and it all checked out ok. I still had the clunking and looseness. I recently had a steering fluid flush and check and all turned out well but the noise is still there. It feels as if the steering shaft is floating and snaps back into place after the turn.

Filed Oct 11, 2009 · Steering · 75,000 miles · MN

Steering feels loose when turning and hitting slight bumps at normal speeds. Soft clunking sounds comes from steering column area under dashboard when turning steering wheel and moving.

Filed Oct 2, 2007 · Steering · 63,000 miles · SC

Steering shaft - clunking noise and can feel vibrations in the steering wheel. Have to keep paying for mechanics to pack with grease rather then fix the problem. Have been told that is will eventually go completely out and will have to be totally replaced. I have a 2001 tahoe and a 2003 gmc sierra. Problem on both vehicles. I feel this should be recalled and manufacturer should replace and fix the problem.

Filed Sep 15, 2007 · Brakes, Seat belts · GA

Abs module, transmission, parking brake, throttle body, windows, rear A/C, steering suspension. Since we purchased the vehicle we have had to spend over $4000.00 on repairs that should be recalled due to safety.

Filed Apr 28, 2007 · Steering · 60,532 miles · WA

Total loss of steering in my 2001 tahoe. This was preceded by a clunking noise that could be heard under the hood and felt through the steering wheel. Fortunately, the loss of steering happened at a low speed and no accident resulted. In my owner's manual, it states that in the event of power assist loss on the steering, you can still drive the vehicle, it will just be more difficult to steer. This is not the case. The vehicle cannot be safely driven at any speed due to the amount of strength required to turn the wheel. This is a dangerous defect in the steering mechanism.

Filed Jan 12, 2007 · Steering · TN

I have a recurring knocking in my chevy tahoe 2001 steering column that has to be serviced every 8-10 mos. I would like to know if this is something that has been investigated as a problem/concern of other consumers. The dealership states that the knocking is caused by some type of calcium build up around the steering column at a cost of $200-300 each time this problem is repaired. This has been occurring since I purchased the vehicle in 2001. I do not feel that this is something that I should be continually paying for annually. This is not a rare occurrence. Is there something that can be done on gmac's end to repair this problem without any monetary loss of the consumer?

Filed Oct 3, 2006 · Steering · SC

I have a 2001 chevy tahoe & a 2003 gmc sierra. Both vehicles make a clunking noise with lots and lots of vibration in the front end when turning corners or moving slowly over bumpy areas. I was told that the steering shafts are bad. The gmc has already had the steering shaft replaced and the problem is back. The tahoe I purchased used and the previous owner told me about the problem and said he has taken it in for service and they pack the steering shaft with grease. My father in law has a chevy truck and is having the same problem. I don't understand with such a huge problem on a variety of years that this is not recalled. If you can check into this problem and if there is any solution other than continually re-greasing the steering shaft which is a very expensive and time consuming job. Talking with others with the same problem, I have heard that the steering shaft will eventually wear out and I don't know if this could be dangerous as far as causing an accident if something happened while driving. I have two young children that I drive around constantly and I am somewhat worried about this problem. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

Filed May 30, 2005 · Steering · 27,000 miles · AZ

2001 tahoe, excessive play in the steering. This has not caused an accident, yet. The steering was beginning to get noticably loose around 25,000 miles. We now have 50,000 mi on the vehicle and the play is getting worse. The wheels will catch in any imperfections in the road and jerk the vehicle that direction requiring the driver to oversteer to correct. We have had the vehicle into the chevrolet dealership 4 times in the past 2 years to try to correct the problem. They say there is nothing loose. I suspect that it is in the steering box itself and chevrolet is unwilling to admit this problem. This is a very dangerous problem and must be fixed. Any support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Steve acker

Filed Dec 16, 2004 · Steering · 54,000 miles · CA

The steering wheel suddenly locked up while driving. This went unnoticed until the steering wheel was turned. This failure occurred at least twice daily. When this occurred driver had difficulty steering the vehicle. The steering wheel has to be turned with force, in the opposite direction , locked into unlock.

Filed Oct 2, 2004 · Steering · 18,000 miles · AR

Clunking under hood that can be felt in steering wheel. The steering gear is defective and needs to be replaced.