1999 Chevrolet Tahoe Steering Problems
- 21
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 21 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that his pitman arm was recently replaced and the clockspring was fractured and also needed to be replaced. The contact stated that since the pitman arm was replaced, the air bag warning indicator began to illuminate. The contact took the vehicle to maxie price chevrolet atlanta (3600 us-78, loganville, ga 30052, [redacted]) and nash chevrolet (630…
ODI 11268496
Steering
My 1999 chevy tahoe been giving me problems with the steering wheel snatching the wheel to one side of the road i have liked to wrecked twice because of this i had my tires changed thought it was that had the truck lined up still doing it i think this is a very important safety issue that needs to addressed before sombody gets hurt when the truck snatches it pulls like it out of limit bad but then go's back to its…
ODI 11219216
Steering
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel locked. When the steering wheel locked the wheel was curved to the left, causing the vehicle to collide with a roadside tree. There was a police report filed. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the cause of the problem was not determined.
Crash reported
ODI 10162976
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
I brought my 1999 chevrolet tahoe to alexandria buick-pontiac-gmc in alexandria, virginia on december 14, 2005 because the abs light kept coming on in the dashboard. Mechanic diagnosis was speed sensors were missing. He replaced the hub assemblies and speed sensors. Total repair was $1064.54. I then found out that a recall on the problem i had just repaired was going on in the "rust belt" states and canada. The…
ODI 10147898
Electrical System · Steering
Experienced problems during right hand turns where a complete loss of steering feedback occurred. *bf (speed sensitive steering) this was an intermittent problem. The upper lamp shorted, battery failed load test, left front speaker was inoperative, the mirror switch was hot to touch, dome light stayed on and the radio button were hot to touch. The consumer requested reimbursement. *sc
ODI 10099915
Brake Lights · Electrical System · Steering
Corrected steering problem. Concerned that the design and function of speed sensitive steering on this vehicle could be a safety hazard. *bf the vehicle steering became loose while making right hand turns, 3244 miles. The dealer replaced the speed sensor that controls the speed sensitive steering. The upper brake lamp shorted at 15311 miles. The battery failed load test at 22085 miles. The left front speaker was…
ODI 10099679
Steering
Experience unanticipated steering wheel movement at moderate speeds (20 to 55 mph). Steering wheel "jerks" unexpectedly while driving, especially while driving on a curved roadway (in a moderate turn at speed). Vehicle has done this for about 3 years, but problem has progressed. Found the problem posted on www.carcomplanints.com and realized i've experienced the problem, too but didn't know what was wrong. *nm
ODI 10180860
Steering
I own a 1999 chevrolet tahoe that has an ongoing on and off problem with the steering whereby the steering wheel will jerk suddenly in one direction or the other (usually pulling to the right) while i am driving. The feeling is as if i have hit a patch of ice or oil. On occassion it happens once, maybe twice in a commute. On other occassions, such as this morning, it is much more frequent. It feels as if i am losing…
ODI 10062794
Equipment · Steering
I was/am having some steering problems on my 1999 chevy tahoe. On oct. 13, 2003 i took my tahoe into my dealership. Discovered my sway bar was cracked in half. They said they have never seen such a thing. I do not drive on anything but road surfaces, nor do i drive eradicated. It cost about $300 to have it replaced. The dealership told me to file a complaint and see if gm would cover cost. I never heard back from…
ODI 10052995
Steering
1999 chevrolet tahoe - steering problems. Steering wheel inconsistently loses tension and offers too much play - causing dangerous jerking and unpredictable swerving. *jb
ODI 10018371
Steering
Consumer states that while driving at any speed on flat surface and no warning the steering wheel will locked up and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified. Mr
ODI 8020793
Steering
While driving steering would jerk vehicle to left and right at any speed. Took vehicle dealer, who told consumer to replace connector, that remedied the problem.*ak
ODI 889764
Pinion Shaft · Steering
Rear end pinion shaft seal failed causing leakage. Mjs
ODI 549242
Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) · Steering
Ea99011, while making a right turn steering move back unexpectedly which may cause a loss of vehicle control. Dealer said needs to replace the steering box. Please provide further information.*ak
ODI 864922
Steering · Suspension
Vehicle drifted hard to the right. After repairs drifted to the left, the vehicle wandered on the road. Also, there is alot of play in the steering, more than it should be. Dealer contacted and stated the problem was a characteristic of the vehicle, and could not duplicate the problem. *ak
ODI 830712
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Concerns regarding brake lights and steering on 1999 chevrolet tahoes and gmc yukons.*mr the consumer feels an immediate recall of the brakes and steering should be issued. *nm
ODI 10083893
Steering
When driving around a curve steering wheel suddenly had a lot of play, . Almost resulting in loss of vehicle control. Cause unkwown.*ak
ODI 10034134
Steering
While driving the vehicle pulls violent to the left due to the control steering module .please provide any additional information. Dealer has been notified. Ph
ODI 10006607
Steering
Pulled away from stop light and steering locked up.steering wheel moved around. *ak
ODI 843652
Foundation Components · Steering
Consumer states brake sfailed within the first 2000 miles and the dealer has failed to provided a remedy for the problem.yd
ODI 558648
Foundation Components · Steering
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEMS. NLM
ODI 549950