2002 Chevrolet Tahoe steering problems

Filed Jul 13, 2020 · Steering · MN

Feels like I'm driving a boat. Delayed action when steering . Vehicle is used intermittently

Filed Jan 13, 2020 · Airbags, Steering · AL · crash · fire

I was coming home on my road going 30 miles an hour going around the curve 25 if that my steering did not work I went on the road started rolling in twice and landed upside down not one of my airbags went off I went to the hospital the ambulance had to come and get me

Filed Dec 26, 2015 · Steering · 120,000 miles · WA

Power steering consistently cuts out when turning *right* and engine is cold. Also experienced same issue when engine is warm but de-accelerating (slowing down) and turning right. This forces vehicle into oncoming traffic lane because it will not turn. Happens at various speeds in all types of traffic. This situation has been progressively getting worse. Local dealer says they are not aware of any problems fitting this description. However, multiple chevy blogs are full of similar reports and all state chevy is not taking responsibility. (??)

Filed Mar 24, 2015 · Steering · 55,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet tahoe. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the engine warning light illuminated. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the contact should take the vehicle to another dealer where it was misdiagnosed and repaired. The details of the repairs were not available. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Mar 14, 2015 · Steering · 166,000 miles · AR

The power steering has completely failed on the vehicle. The power steering pump has been replaced 2-3 times. My next step is the intermediate shaft or the gearbox but I have to spend $90 to have a diagnostics test run to determine what the exact issue is. I read some blogs online that said chevy had a recall on this issue but the dealer I called told me that there were not any recalls.

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 Aug 22, 2014 · Steering · 100,000 miles · LA

I was driving down hwy 308 in belle rose la and the truck stalled out when I put my bright lights on all the lights on the dash board came on and then the truck just shut off!! My steering wheel don't lock I have to turn the wheel and hold the steering wheel at the same time to start the truck and some times it don't even start.

Filed Apr 24, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 118,000 miles · CA

I ran out of gas on the freeway going 65 MPH with my 5 year old son in the car. Apparently when a chevy tahoe runs out of gas it shuts down the entire electrical system including power steering as well. I'm unsure of this ------> but it seems like the brakes are affected too. I had a very difficult time merging over to the right hand shoulder of the highway (I had to cross three lanes and merge with on-ramp traffic), given that I had very little steering control and had to use as much momentum as I already had to get off the road to safety, without being hit by someone traveling over 50mph. Plus other cars were not letting me over. I can see this becoming a very dangerous situation. Gm just recalled a bunch of tahoe years for this issue but not my year (2002). I would like to see them address this issue in my vehicle, but right now the mechanic at the dealership told me there are "currently no recalls on [my] vehicle" and I would have to pay out of pocket to diagnose/fix this problem. Also when I first got my car in 2009 I was waiting in line to board a ferry boat in washington state, and turned the engine off, had the car in neutral, I thought I would "coast" down the ramp, this is when I first learned that this make/model does not steer or brake properly when the engine is off/dead. There was no incident at this time because I was only going 5 MPH but I definitely felt that I did not have control of the vehicle.

Filed Apr 5, 2013 · Steering, Transmission · 110,123 miles · CA

Clunking noise. When you go forward or reverse. Sound is coming from steering or front end. Sometimes when you take your foot off brake and go. No one can figure what it is.

Filed Jul 27, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 50,000 miles · WA

2002 chevy tahoe lt 4wd, current mileage is 85k. For the last 25k miles this vehicle has experienced a noisy shuddering sound with a slight vibration felt through the steering wheel when turning left or right. Ball joints, tie rods and alignment check out ok. Problem can be temporarily (for several days) resolved by dealer when front axle assembly is lubed during general service. Had front axle seals replaced at 80k, noisy vibration was temporarily suppressed, returned a week later.