1999 GMC Suburban: jerking or lurching

Filed Jan 5, 2006 · Brakes · 71,000 miles · IL

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at slow speeds the antilock brakes engaged, results in extended stopping distance. Also, the vehicle jerked when the antilock brakes engaged.*ak updated 1/25/2006 - the consumer contacted the manufacturer who claimed that the consumer vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

Filed Oct 3, 2005 · Steering · 80,000 miles · MN

Steering wheel binds and releases in turns. Causes swerving and correction, results in jerky turns. This problem is most noticeable, gets worse as the temperature gets colder. Problem is believed to be caused by steering column or steering shaft components. This problem has been ongoing.

Filed May 3, 2005 · Brakes · 43,000 miles · MD

The brakes will grab very hard under light pressure and jerk the vehicle violently until they have been pressed several times at which point they start working normally. Not sure if this is a caliper issue or a drum brake issue or both.

Filed Apr 19, 2005 · Steering · 71,000 miles · WA

While driving at low speed and then on the freeway at 70 MPH my suburban lost powering steering control intermittently-on-off, on-off, on-off. At 70 MPH the vehicle repeatedly jerked to the right, and I had to jerk the wheel back to the left and swerve back into the lane. Had inspection made, and found metal shavings in power steering fluid, indicating a component failure in the power steering system. I see a technical service bulletin was issued two years ago on august 1, 2003, but no further action to date to correct this safety defect.

Filed Dec 8, 2004 · Acceleration, Visibility · 84,000 miles · CA

When starting the engine vehicle surges forward. *ak this would occur when the vehicle was placed in reverse and then into park. This problem would occur at least five time per week. The left rear upper portion of the rear window defogger grid was inoperative and there were times when the vehicle was started and the vehicle would lurch forward while in the park position.

Filed Jun 7, 2004 · Steering · 95,000 miles · GA

I have a 1999 gmc suburban that is having a problem with the power steering. I have taken it 3 times to a repair shop to have it looked at but what happens does not occur every day. It seems that the power steering "goes out" for a few seconds - usually when going around a curve, causing the steering wheel to jerk and the vehicle to swerve. I read about a recall that gmc was doing to replace a faulty bearing in the power steering that was causing this problem and I contacted them about it. They opened a file for me but informed me that my year vehicle was not included in the recall and if enough people complained, they might do a recall. Otherwise, I would be responsible for the repairs myself. I have contacted a gmc dealer and this repair is very costly, according to them. I feel if gmc has so many other vehicles that they are having this problem with, and they used the same part in my vehicle, I should be entitled to have it repaired at their cost before it causes an accident. They are obviously aware of the problem.

Filed Jan 22, 2004 · Steering · 70,000 miles · SC

Have experience los of my power sterring when I may trurns. Iseems to occur more when I take right turns. It causes me to have to jerk the wheel back to compensate for this sudden jollt.

Filed Aug 27, 2000 · Steering · TX

Steering would jerk left/right intermittently under load (while negotiating bend in road). Problem progressed to power assist failure. Local repair shop directed us back to specific person at dealerhip telling us that they have sent several suburban owners there with same complaint. Dealer replaced something in gear box. Problem was not resolved and has worsened. Truck back in shop this week. Dealer is investigating.