Why does the manual state that one can pull up to 8700lbs. If the tahoe can barely handle 3500lbs? The springs have been replaced twice the manifold is cracked the fuel pump went out, the universal joint is going out, the transfer case is leaking and has only been used twice in 3 years, and has already been repaired once last year, the steering pump is going out, these are only the problems I can think of.
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe steering complaints
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While driving at low speed, intermittently the power steering failed. When this happened it was very difficult to steer the vehicle. The dealer had heard of a few instances, but the manufacturer had not. *jb *sc
I have had my tahoe in the the dealer several times. Where to begin. We have had middle seat latches catch and need to be replaced, the front dash and radio bubbled up and peeled...that was replaced. A component in the steering column was replaced when the car would just up and die everytime you turned left. That was replaced. The back window latch broke while on vacation. It too was replaced. All the seat/seatbelt recalls were repaired. Then on 5/18/03 our power steering went out without any warning. They replaced it on 5/19/03 at the dealer. We took it back in on 5/30 with the complaint of it still not "feeling" right. It was hard to turn to the left. They found no problem. Then on 7/13/03 while driving with a car full of boys, then the car died and started on fire. The 2 men, both whom have backgrounds as mechanics that help me said that it the universal joint on the power steering box was rubbing against the positive battery cable. Once it rubbed thru the insulation the car caught fire. They had to disconnect the battery before they were able to tow the car because everytime the wheel moved a little it began sparking again. Also, they had to end up towing it from the front because the steering column wouldn't lock up when the ignition was off, so, they couldn't tow it from the back.
On 04-17-03 I went out to drive my 2001 chevrolet tahoe. As I began to drive down the street the vehicle shut off and the battery indicator light came on. I lost power steering and brakes. As the vehicle rolled, I was able to get it over to the right side of the road out of traffic . I attempted to start it a couple of times before noticing that gas was coming out from underneath the drivers area and was pouring onto the ground. I had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic who advised that the gas line became disconnected. I had just left my son in surgery and was to come back to pick him and my wife up. This incident could have become very bad and killed myself and possibly my family had they been in the vehicle. This needs to be investigated and action taken. In the past I along with my wife have reported vehicle problems to the dealer with them taking little to no action. Please help also the steering appears to be becoming a problem.
Consumer states that power steering failed while driving affecting control of vehicle. Dealer diagnosed that power steering pump failed. Ts
While traveling on the highway there is a clunking noise coming from underneath the vehicle. Also the pittman arms broke from underneath the vehicle without prior warning. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts
On many occasions while driving, the steering wheel has locked up, dealer has replaced the steering wheel rotation sensor on three occasions and the power steering pump assembly, consumer is concerned that problem is not resolved. *slc
While traveling at 45 MPH and without any indication right front control arm had broke off tire as a result of an accident. *ak consumer added that the power steering went out without any indication while driving at 45 MPH causing a right front crash with one vehicle from behind and side swipping three other vehicles before stopping. Manufactuer was contacted.
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