2003 Chevrolet Tahoe suspension problems

Filed Jul 15, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 106,500 miles · OK

While making a right hand turn down a hill out of a parking lot I heard a noise that sounded like something broke on my vehicle. Went home about 6 blocks away looked to see if anything was wrong. I only looked at the front end; didn't see anything. A few days later while pulling up to my driveway in a different vehicle I noticed something hanging under the rear end of my tahoe. Proceeded to check it out and found that my sway bar is completely broke where it's mounted on a bracket. I researched this and have found that this is a common issue with my make, year.

Filed Nov 12, 2009 · Body, Steering · 42,000 miles · OK

Popping noise from under hood, mainly when turning left (has now started when turning right). Almost sounds like the wheels are going to fall off. It can also be felt in the steering wheel. Feels very unstable, like front-end could fall apart at any minute. Gm is aware of this problem and has been since 2001 (the federal safety agency item #10009991, #10010873, #10000950, #10004991, #1004239, #10005172, #10004723, and finally their "fix" #10025148) . However, they act as though they have never heard of this problem. I have researched this online (edmunds.com, yahoo...just search for I-shaft assembly) and this is a wide-spread problem on numerous gm/chevy/cadillac vehicles and gm should be forced to remedy this situation. This situation is as-much, if not worse than the electrical system/dashboard panel problems, that gm has recalled. Please, help the masses who have been sold this defect. Before someone is seriously hurt.

Filed Mar 2, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 65,000 miles · CA

There a noticable shaking when it coming to a stop and sometimes it will turn off. It also turns off when making a right / left turn and sometimes even when truck is running. There a click noise then turning. Also window's will get stuck and will not go up completely and now the left side windows are completely dead (do not go up or down).

Filed Apr 21, 2008 · Brakes, Suspension · 66,510 miles · NY

Right passenger wheel hub failure on owner's 2003 chevrolet tahoe with ABS light illuminated on dashboard with grinding noise from wheel. Hub replaced by chevrolet dealer, and informed that driver's wheel hub needs replacement too. There is a technical service bulletin (tsb) on the issue by chevrolet, which does not consider this a safety issue, even though the hub has the potential of shearing off at speed.

Filed Mar 13, 2008 · Suspension · FL

I recently noticed that a growling noise was coming from my left front wheel. After extensively researching the problem it was noticed that my bearings have failed. Gm has tsb information on this as they know it is a problem but are not willing to assist me due to the age and mileage on the vehicle. I think if they have a service bulletin they should honor the problem found initially. Should complete failure have occurred it could have been fatal.

Filed Nov 15, 2007 · Suspension · 24,000 miles · SC

The tires on my vehicle wore out completely to fast even though I did what the manufacturer recommended with rotation and balance. The new replacement tires are doing the same as the original. In fact they will not stay in balance past 300 miles. I feel the suspension on the vehicle is the problem. The manufacturer was questioned and they were going to replace the original tires at about 26,000 miles but then turned around and said the car was out of warranty. I have records to indicate the care of the vehicle was taken.

Filed Dec 27, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · 16,000 miles · OR

Continuing problem with the steering shaft of my 2003 chevrolet tahoe. Steering shaft and front end "popping" and looseness continue even after replacement. Dealerships know about this problem and have been instructed by gm service to no longer replace the steering shaft as this "fix" is not working. They are currently unsure how to fix the problem. In the mean time owners have a vehicle that drives as if it is going to fall apart in the front end. The tahoe handles badly over rough road and cornering making it difficult to steer at times especially at hi-way speed.

Filed Jan 27, 2005 · Airbags, Steering · 7,862 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

The steering shaft and front suspension was replaced. The airbags did not deploy when the vehicle rolled over. *bf the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for a popping noise and loose steering. The steering shaft was removed and lubed and the front lower crossmember was tightened. The consumer's son was driving the vehicle when he lost control . The vehicle rolled over twice, end over end the side over side one and a half times. The consumer requested to be notified of how many of these steering, braking and or other problems incurred with this make/model. *sc

Filed Jan 15, 2005 · Seats, Steering · 153 miles · OK

1. Knocking in front end, intermittent steering shaft is out. I have been on waiting list since september 2003 and still not fixed.(in a wreck this component is what keeps the steering rod from projecting into the cab; per chevrolet mechanic). 2. Sept. 2003 transmission: grinding/vibrating sound in the middle of vehicle (think this is my torque converter), neutral position from a complete stop and while driving. Been in shop on 2 occasions and still not fixed, mechanic says the vehicle computer doesn't show any problems, so they won't fix it! 3.front differential leaking. Jan. 2004 to be fixed when steering shaft gets fixed! 4. Passenger heaters come on by themselves. Nov. 2003 still not fixed 5. Front driver's seat won't hold memory settings. Nov. 2003 still not fixed.

Filed Dec 29, 2004 · Airbags, Steering · TX · crash · 1 injury

The steering made popping noises and the steering felt loose. The dealer replaced the steering shaft and front suspension. *nm the vehicle rolled over twice and the air bags did not deploy. *tc