Clicking /popping noise when turning left and or right at low speeds
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe: clunking or noise when steering
8 of the 659 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe describe clunking or noise when steering.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 41,000
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 41 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Clunking or noise when steering by model year
What owners say
Loud popping noise from center of steering wheel. Repaired twice already. Problem keeps coming back. Steering is very hard at times. Especially at lower speeds. It feels like a 65 chevy truck with no power steering. It's scary at times.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking noise when the steering wheel was turned in either direction. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v586000 (steering), but exhibited the same failure listed in the recall. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
Steering issue - popping noise in steering column when turning. Dealer fixed, within 2 months, the popping is back and getting worse.
I purchased a brand new 2015 chevy tahoe and use it here and there. As of now I only have 10,000 miles on it however the tires were balding around 6,000 miles and even maybe before then but I didn't think to take a closer look since it was brand new. Now it is very obvious they need to be replaced and I'm a gentle driver and keep it on smooth roads. After reading all the other complaints I am afraid the side walls will blow out on me or something even worse may happen. While driving the car shakes and pulls as it feels the alignment is off due to poor tires. I am not sure if the dealership would be responsible for replacing them or goodyear assurance fuel max (my brand of tires). I am surprised there hasn't been a recall this far as the issues are very apparent and quite dangerous. If there is info on what an owner needs to do in order to get the defective tires replaced where would one find that listed or who do they contact and/or will they be contacted after writing a complaint? Not only does the car pull excessively but it makes a loud clicking noise when turning and sounds like it is directly from the wheels/tires, it doesn't hold up well in rain or snow due to lack of tire tread and the tire pressure is constantly decreasing no matter how many times I put air in so it's at the correct psi and every month, minus the first couple months I had the car, the onstar diagnostic review always shows the psi as being significantly low. I just don't want to find myself in a bad situation like something a lot worse than having my car just pull me into the other lane on a major highway aka have the sidewills completely blow out while on a highway and having only 10k miles on it this shouldn't be a concern. A quality tire should last for years and tens of thousands of miles before the tread is completely worn down.
I am having an issue with my steering wheel. It started off as a fair click when turning left. With time it for progressively worse. Took it to the dealership and after 3 days they stated my steering bearing was bad and replaced it. No sooner after picking up my car (still in the dealership parking lot) I notice the same clicking noise in my steering wheel. It's now been 3 whole days and no one in the service department can find the issue. They do admit to hearing and feeling the clicking in the steering wheel but reassure me the vehicle is safe to drive and I can come pick up my car and not to worry about the problem. I feel it is an unsafe vehicle for myself and my family to be in. Can someone please advise me what to do. I refuse to pick up my car until the problem has been completely taken care of.
The steering makes a grinding noise when turning to the left and right. The dealership could not get it reproduced, but finally received a bulletin advising to replace the steering bearings. This was done yesterday and it still does it today. I've read other complaints for the same thing on the internet, some mentioning it is unsafe to drive. The dealership has agreed to contact their engineers for additional guidance. However, I'm concerned about my safety of this ongoing issue.
It started with a clicking sound when turning the steering wheel. I brought it to dealership and they changed entire steering column. A week later it made a clicking sound again on a hard turn. I called gm to ask about a buy back. I do not feel safe in that car with kids. Then later the same day, I was backing out of sons little league game and steering column locked and displayed locked on information screen. I hit brakes and lock display disappeared so I shifted to park and then to back to reverse and steering column lock again display and lock. I then put car back into park and turned off. I turn car back on after a couple of minutes and it was working fine no more steering column lock display. I have a keyless start, loaded lt model that has all features of an ltz tahoe.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Steering
- This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be...
- This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the...
- This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with...
- Steering
- Steering
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of...
- Steering
Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
- Risk
- If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.
Recall number 18V586000 · Recall details
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.
- Risk
- An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet), or 1‑800‑462‑8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14743.
Recall number 14V719000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles manufactured May 23, 2013, through March 25, 2014, 2014 GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured May 25, 2013, through March 31, 2014, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 27, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the tie rod threaded attachment may not be properly tightened to the steering gear rack.
- Risk
- An improperly tightened tie rod attachment may allow the tie rod to separate from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- GM notified all owners, and dealers will inspect the inner tie rods to make sure that they are correctly tightened, replacing the steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet), or 1‑800‑462‑8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14204. NOTE: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired. Owners should contact GM to have their vehicles towed to the dealership.
Recall number 14V246000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe steering noise
Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
8 of 659 owner complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe (1%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe?
There are 3 recalls and 41 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe
Fuel leak 30Brake failure 27Loss of power 22Headlights 21Check engine light 19Power steering loss 17ABS 15Fuel smell 15Steering lock-up 15Transmission failure 14Spongy pedal 13Fuel pump 12Jerking 12Engine failure 11Stalling 11No deployment 10Seat belt 7Ball joint 5Knocking 5
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