2002 Chevrolet Tahoe: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Sep 23, 2022 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · CA

My right side wheel feels like it’s going to fall off and indicate the abs and emergency parking brake. I believe it’s a wheel hub bearing that’s coming loose or tie rods I’m not sure and One time the emergency parking brake engage on me and I had to pull over to the side and wasn’t able to drive it. When I turn on the engine or driving , idling I smell gasoline really bad

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.

Filed Sep 26, 2005 · Steering · AR

I have had to have the steering column in my 2002 chev. Tahoe replaced twice and fixed another. The vehicle starts making a noise when it is turned. After a period of time, the steering gets loose and it sounds and feels like worn ball joints. According to the mechanics at the dealership, this is a very common problem and occurs with the other similar gm vehicles (yukon and escalade). I had my steering column replaced in july and it is already making the noise again. They claim it is not a safety issue but I don't see how it couldn't be. My extended warranty will run out soon and the next time I replace it will be out of my own pocket. I am very concerned that this may be an issue that would cause me to loose control of the vehicle.

Filed Feb 28, 2005 · Suspension · 26,266 miles · TX

During owner preventative maintenance (tire rotation and front end grease) upper control arm ball joint rubber boot was found ripped and play was noted in driver front wheel hub. Upon tire rotation with tire off the ground audible grinding noise could be heard from wheel bearings. During inspection of passanger front wheel the same audible grinding was noted from the wheel bearings. Dealer replaced both front hubs and uppercontrol arm under warranty.

Filed Nov 4, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · 27,000 miles · IN · crash

While driving steering wheel locked up, causing consumer to lose control of the vehicle, and it rolled over. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the consumer noticed that lower control arm snapped in two.

Filed Mar 21, 2003 · Steering · 377 miles · GA

Popping noise heard in steering since three weeks of purchase. Dealer originally advised it was normal on new vehicles and needed to "work out the kinks." taken in for repairs. First repair attempt, dealer found excessive play in lower ball joints and replaced both. Picked u vehicle and immediately heard popping noise again. Dealer then performed second repair attempt by finding center cross member and ride height bushings in need of lubing. Popping noise recurred within month of picking up vehicle after second repair attempt. Service mgr took test drive and heard popping noise. Now states he cannot recreate and knows something is wrong but not sure what.