The front dash has cracked pretty significantly in 2 places. This occurred from the sun with no other factors coming into play. The driver seat fabric does not stay attached underneath the driver seat. Appears it is missing a clip or a poor design that does not secure lower fabric secure to the seat. The steering wheel has a clicking noise when I turn the wheel over. Not sure if it's in the steering column itself or from another piece/fabrication malfunction.
Chevrolet Tahoe steering noise problems
42 of the 10,079 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Tahoe describe clunking or noise when steering, most of them for the 2003 model year.
- owner complaints
- 42
- worst model year
- 2003
- typical mileage
- 33,000
Is there a fix? There are 7 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Knocking 6Harsh shifting 5Grinding brakes 4No deployment 3Check engine light 2Ball joint 2Tire blowout 1Seat belt 1
What owners say
Dashboard cracked in two different places. First near air bag and second near steering wheel. My steering wheel makes a squeaking noise ever so often. Took it in to chevrolet shop and they found nothing wrong.
Clicking /popping noise when turning left and or right at low speeds
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 2011 chevrolet tahoe. The contact purchased a vehicle from an independent mechanic and was informed that the brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. Also, the contact stated that the steering made noises while driving various speeds and the oil gauge fluctuated while accelerating. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle hesitated after accelerating from a stop. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently while driving various speeds. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 172,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet tahoe. While driving 70 MPH, the suspension was unstable and the steering wheel made a clicking noise when turning left to right. In addition, there was an abnormal noise that had progressed within months of owning the vehicle while driving at a high rate of speed. The dealer (chevrolet of wesley chapel, 26922 wesley chapel blvd, wesley chapel, fl 33544, (813) 435-3981) provided a road test, but was unable to duplicate the failures. In addition, the back up camera displayed "service the rear back up camera", but the dealer could not provide a remedy. The dealer serviced the vehicle, but had not documented any invoice to specify the diagnosis of both failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting for a permanent remedy to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.
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.
My dash in my 2011 chevy tahoe has cracked from the passenger airbag to the cluster above steering wheel. Dash would make a popping sound when driving,thats when I noticed crack
Related recalls
Steering: steering control module
- What is wrong
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. A software issue may cause a loss of power steering assist at startup or while driving.
- Risk
- Increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The power steering module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020; Cadillac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006; or GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is N212333900.
Recall number 21V455000 · Recall details
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
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling certain model year 2011cadillac escalade, escalade esv; chevrolet silverado hd, silverado ld, suburban, tahoe; and gmc sierra hd, sierra ld, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles. The intermediate steering shaft attaching bolts may not have been tightened to the proper specification.
- Risk
- This could allow the joints to separate, and the driver could experience loss of steering increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gm dealers will inspect and ensure that the intermediate steering shaft bolts are tightened to the proper specification. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 13, 2011. Owners may contact cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006, chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 and gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 11V339000 · Recall details
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.
- Risk
- If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339, isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727, or hummer at 1‑800‑732‑5493.
Recall number 05V455000 · Recall details
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty extended-cab pickup trucks and 4-door utility trucks. The lower steering shaft to steering gear pinch bolt is "finger loose" or missing allowing the bolt to loosen and fall out. The steering shaft yoke can wear causing an off center steering wheel.
- Risk
- Relative movement between the chassis and cab can cause the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear. This condition can result in a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers are arranging to have the vehicles involved towed to the dealership and alternate transportation is being arranged for owners. Dealers will then inspect the vehicle for the presence of a pinch bolt and torque this bolt to proper specifications.
Recall number 97V142000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Tahoe steering noise
Which Chevrolet Tahoe years have clunking or noise when steering problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2003 (10 complaints), 2015 (8 complaints) and 2004 (6 complaints).
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