ChevroletTahoe2001
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  3. 2001
  4. Steering

2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Steering Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • June 1, 2006 · 80 miles

    Steering

    Loose steering and loose clunking coming from steering column. Coming out of turn i hear a noise not normal after turning and the steering feels loose/floaty. I have had the noise for a couple of years but never thought anything of it. Had the front end checked out and the steering looked at about a year ago and it all checked out ok. I still had the clunking and looseness. I recently had a steering fluid flush and…

    ODI 10288900

  • July 1, 2005 · 63,000 miles

    Column · Steering

    Steering shaft - clunking noise and can feel vibrations in the steering wheel. Have to keep paying for mechanics to pack with grease rather then fix the problem. Have been told that is will eventually go completely out and will have to be totally replaced. I have a 2001 tahoe and a 2003 gmc sierra. Problem on both vehicles. I feel this should be recalled and manufacturer should replace and fix the problem. *tr

    ODI 10204706

  • November 24, 2004

    Automatic Transmission · Control Unit/Module · Parking Brake · Rear/Other · Steering · Suspension

    Abs module, transmission, parking brake, throttle body, windows, rear a/c, steering suspension. Since we purchased the vehicle we have had to spend over $4000.00 on repairs that should be recalled due to safety. *jb

    ODI 10203079

  • April 17, 2003 · 53,000 miles

    Equipment · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Steering

    On 04-17-03 i went out to drive my 2001 chevrolet tahoe. As i began to drive down the street the vehicle shut off and the battery indicator light came on. I lost power steering and brakes. As the vehicle rolled, i was able to get it over to the right side of the road out of traffic . I attempted to start it a couple of times before noticing that gas was coming out from underneath the drivers area and was pouring…

    ODI 10016217

  • April 27, 2002

    Steering

    While traveling on the highway there is a clunking noise coming from underneath the vehicle. Also the pittman arms broke from underneath the vehicle without prior warning. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts

    ODI 8021095

  • October 11, 2001 · 75,000 miles

    Steering

    Steering feels loose when turning and hitting slight bumps at normal speeds. Soft clunking sounds comes from steering column area under dashboard when turning steering wheel and moving. *tr

    ODI 10287041