2002 Chevrolet Tahoe: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Oct 11, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 180,000 miles · NY

While traveling at highway speeds vehicle wanders left and right and ABS light appears. Codes are "erratic wheel speed" mechanic diagnosed front wheel hubs worn and must be replaced unknown if covered by possible recall due to unable to find part number. Also while turning left and right a "knocking clunking" noise is heard from front suspensions. Mechanic diagnosed worn idler arms after being replaced with oem. This can lead to loss of steering causing accident or injury. Also premature wear of rear brakes compared to front brakes. Mechanic cannot diagnose and dealer cannot diagnose.

Filed Oct 24, 2013 · Engine · 98,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, he noticed an abnormal ticking. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a broken head on the exhaust manifold bolts. The contact stated the exhaust fumes were not escaping from the exhaust pipe but remaining in the engine compartment. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Sep 5, 2010 · Airbags, Seat belts · 118,000 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

I was driving my 2002 chevy tahoe, a gentleman ran a stop sign, I hit him at 39 MPH, head on in my tahoe, t-boned his truck. Neither airbag deployed, nor did my seatbelt keep me from hitting the steering wheel and my head knocking me out. Gm sent someone to look at my car which has been deemed a total loss. I have yet to hear back from gm on this incident. I purchased this car brand new thinking it was safe. The one time I needed my seatbelt to work, it failed. The computer in my car showed both seatbelts were on and in working order, it showed the crash was at 39 MPH yet the airbags did not deploy and they were in proper working order. Whatever answer gm gives me will not be good enough unless they admit to faultiness in their equipment.

Filed Jan 15, 2007 · Steering, Suspension · 500 miles · TX

I own a 2002 tahoe that I bought new. With in 6 months it developed a knocking in the front end. It sounded as if the front end was about to fall out. Part of the steering shaft was replaced and it stopped. It is now doing it again. Is there a steering danger that could possible cause an accident?

Filed Apr 22, 2006 · Steering · FL

I've taken my chevy tahoe in a number of timse for a knocking noise coming from the steering column area. They would lube it up and send me on my way. I think it's wrong and something should be done about it they are aware that there is a problem with this but they except know responsibility. When is there going to be a recall on this ,when someone get killed! This is the date about when I first took it in 04/10/02 only a few months after I bought the truck cash.

Filed Aug 26, 2005 · Steering · AR

Dt: the contact states steering shaft has been replaced, packed and lubricated over 5-6 times in the past 2 years. It vibrated and made a knocking noise. Could feel the vibration in the steering wheel, but there was nothing they could do about it. The contact felt the car was unsafe and unstable. Gm said there was no way they would trade back or buy back the vehicle. This happened on any type of road condition, and all of the time. It was getting progressively worse. Gm told the contact it was not life threatening.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Engine · NC

Engine knocks, chevy will not repair or replace.

Filed Mar 11, 2004 · Tires · 32,000 miles · KY

While driving 55 MPH a knocking noise was coming from the rear. The driver was able to pull over to the shoulder and noticed that the right rear tire exploded. The driver changed the tire. *nm the rim and looked as if it had been completely tore apart at the seams. The sales dealer stated that they had never seen a tire look like that before.