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2004 Chevrolet Tahoe steering problems

29 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 54,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
29
of this car's complaints
6%
typical mileage
54,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Column
    3
  • Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
    2
  • Gear box: shaft sector
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Tahoe steering problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe steering

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Steering noise 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 16, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

My brakes locked up with steering wheel and cause me to go off the road it’s very unsafe and there should be recall immediately

Filed Jun 5, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 230,000 miles · CA

This is in reference to complaint # 11327456 the address and the MPH are incorrect. Please see form attached to this complaint # affected parts: steering, brakes, electrical, elec, stability control and speed control this site wouldn't let me check more than 3.

Filed Jun 5, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 230,000 miles · CA

There is a recall #04004. "brake hydro-boost relief valve" but my VIN# is not on the list. Over 64,000 vehicles were affected and there is a "#1" on the mounting surface. All of the units detected a machining error in the relief bore cavity for modules produced from a machine identified as "fadal #1" this can and has caused my 2004 chevrolet tahoe to have no power assist with my steering and no power brakes. I have found myself holding two feet on the brake pedal at a red light. And can not operate in small spaces such as parking garages and certain parking stalls. I wanted to know if there is something more that I can do in regards to this particular recall and find out if there is some mistake as far as my VIN# not being recognized but yet experiencing the same problems. My vehicle has become inoperable for that it is unsafe to drive with the no power assist and could cause a major accident...I want to see about receiving some aid in all this. This has been a issue since august of 2019. It has caused me to lose work for a lack of transportation. My credit has fallen behind because of not being able to make it to work and spending my savings on trying to guess at what is wrong with it. For it is my only vehicle. Now that the covid-19 is here is a double whamy! In dire straits - cali lovin my 4x4 - [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 23, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · FL

While driving I had a real bad clunking noise in my steering wheel.I took it to the victory layne chevy dealer and spent a significant amount to pay for a defective intermediate steering shaft and column bearing replaced because I was concerned about driving it. Now my instrument cluster fuel guage is defective,the ABS light& parking brake lights don't come on with the key on or at all and there are no codes from the dealer.

Filed May 21, 2014 · Airbags, Seats · 102,500 miles · SC · crash

I have been seeing commercials about airbags not deploying on chevy vehicles. My daughter was killed in my 04 chevy tahoe where the airbags did not deploy. She was thrown from the vehicle and also another person was in the car as well. Airbags on the drivers or passengers side did not deploy. The truck flipped several times. The drivers seat also lifted up and was split in to. We asked the investigators and our insurance company to check into why the airbags did not deploy and they said it was normal, but we knew otherwise. They did not take any further action.

Filed Jan 10, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 56,119 miles · MA

Hub bearing l/f noise have taking to shop wheel falling off.450.to fix.good thing I could have got into a accident or killed someone or myself.

Filed Jul 2, 2013 · Steering · 50,000 miles · PA

Steering wheel makes rattling or vibration noise all the time it doesn't matter what speed I am traveling at. Vehicle feels almost out of control. Constantly have to move the wheel to keep it on the road. No other issues other than standard wear and tear but this issue alone makes me want to junk the vehicle as I sure don't want anyone else driving it and feeling as insecure as I do.

Filed Apr 10, 2012 · Steering · 109,000 miles · TX

Loss of right turn steering assist at idle speeds (e.g. While parking). This issue is widely reported throughout the internet. We lent a ton of money to gm and they need to be called to the carpet to remedy these issues promptly. Please have barack call me.

Filed Mar 1, 2010 · Steering · 28,276 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. Whenever he made a right or left turn while driving approximately 25 MPH or more, the steering wheel made a clanking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were unable to find cause of the failure or hear the noise in the vehicle. They also informed the contact that there were no safety defects. The cost of repair for this failure would be $200 and there were no warranty or recalls. The chevrolet manufacturer was not called. The failure mileage was 28,276 updated 04/16/10. *lj updated 07/14/10.

Filed Aug 3, 2009 · Steering · 54,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. The contact noticed that whenever the vehicle was idling, the steering wheel would not turn to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 54,000.

Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe steering

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe have steering problems?

Owners have filed 29 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe steering problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 54,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Tahoe have bad steering?

The Chevrolet Tahoe model years with the most steering complaints are 1997 (105 complaints), 2015 (70 complaints) and 2003 (52 complaints).

Other 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe problems

Electrical 214Brakes 86Engine 46Acceleration 27Transmission 26Body 15Fuel system 15Airbags 14Visibility 14Seats 10Lights 7Suspension 7Tires 7Locks 5Driver assistance 3Wheels 3Seat belts 2

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