2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Steering Problems
- 30
- 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 30 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 13 records
- steering shaft · 10 records
- making right · 4 records
- popping noise · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
When making a right turn vehicle loses power steering. Doesn't happen all the time comes and goes. If you give vehicle a little gas it will start working again but that's not always an option. I notice it most if my vehicle is moving at a slow rate of speed or stopped. This is a very dangerous issue and no one can seem to offer any ideas on fixing it.
ODI 11012066
Steering
Steering goes out when braking and making a right turn or when trying to maneuver into a parking place , to hard to turn the wheel with no steering power very dangerous. In traffic. No one seems to know why or how to fix the problem.
ODI 10821668
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Yesterday was driving home from work and came to a round about, slowed down and vehicle died (alternator gauge went below 14, oil pressure dropped below 40, and battery light came on). I lost all steering and brake pedal was stiff. Now vehicle continuously idles rough and will stall out if not on the throttle, idles 500 and lower. I have replaced mass air flow sensor, air filter, plugs, wires, o2 sensors, fuel…
ODI 10638595
Fuel/Propulsion System · Seats · Steering
When i turn there is a popping noise that can also be felt in the steering wheel also when i am driving and feel a bump. The fuel will at times show a full tank then all of a sudden go to 1/4 tank it changes all the time and is not accurate, i cannot depend on it because i never really know how much fuel it actually has. The driver seat heater got extremely hot and we will not use because are scared it might burn…
ODI 10658829
Steering
My 2003 tahoe z71 has always made popping noises when turning and you are able to feel it in the steering wheel also. I have researched online and it is very apparent that this is experienced by almost everyone. Today i was backing into the driveway with a trailer of mulch attached and when i cut the wheel, the steering was lost. There is fluid in the power steering reservoir and there was no leaks or fluid…
ODI 10514887
Steering · Suspension
While making a right hand turn down a hill out of a parking lot i heard a noise that sounded like something broke on my vehicle. Went home about 6 blocks away looked to see if anything was wrong. I only looked at the front end; didn't see anything. A few days later while pulling up to my driveway in a different vehicle i noticed something hanging under the rear end of my tahoe. Proceeded to check it out and found…
ODI 10465716
Steering · Structure · Suspension
Popping noise from under hood, mainly when turning left (has now started when turning right). Almost sounds like the wheels are going to fall off. It can also be felt in the steering wheel. Feels very unstable, like front-end could fall apart at any minute. Gm is aware of this problem and has been since 2001 (nhtsa item #10009991, #10010873, #10000950, #10004991, #1004239, #10005172, #10004723, and finally their…
ODI 10292002
Steering
Jan 24, 09 vehicle was traveling n on co 145, preparing to turn left onto co 184. Driver heard a "pop" in the steering column. When she began the turn, the steering wheel would not turn. She then performed an emergency stop and came to rest near a guardrail in an oncoming traffic lane. She backed the vehicle out of the opposing lane and turned the steering wheel to the right. The steering wheel then released and she…
ODI 10256223
Steering
There is a weak feeling and a knocking in the steering box or steering column in the vehicle. It feels unstable like the car's front end could fall apart at any minute. *tr
ODI 10226992
Steering · Suspension · Visibility
There a noticable shaking when it coming to a stop and sometimes it will turn off. It also turns off when making a right / left turn and sometimes even when truck is running. There a click noise then turning. Also window's will get stuck and will not go up completely and now the left side windows are completely dead (do not go up or down). *tr
ODI 10260474
Front · Steering
Continuing problem with the steering shaft of my 2003 chevrolet tahoe. Steering shaft and front end "popping" and looseness continue even after replacement. Dealerships know about this problem and have been instructed by gm service to no longer replace the steering shaft as this "fix" is not working. They are currently unsure how to fix the problem. In the mean time owners have a vehicle that drives as if it is…
ODI 10177158
Steering
The steering locks up when i turn left in my 2003 chevrolet tahoe. If this had happened during an evasive maneuver the results could have been catastrophic. I haven't had it fixed yet, but i don't believe it was the result of damage done by me. *jb
ODI 10176293
Steering
I have replaced the i-shaft 2 times on my 2003 tahoe. Gm is not offering any type of replacement or help in fixing this issue *nm
ODI 10168758
Steering
Dt*: the contact stated there was a rattling noise in the steering column while driving at 50 mph. The vehicle was towed to a service dealer, where they determined the steering had locked. The vehicle has not yet been returned to the contact. Updated on 05/16/2006-*ak *nm
ODI 10154807
Steering
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25mph a clunking noise came from the steering shaft. Afterwards, the steering wheel and accelerator pedal vibrated. The vibration and noise occurred while driving straight or coasting, not while making turns. The problem occurred in january 2005 the first time. The dealership replaced the steering wheel shaft, which remedy the problem until now. The vehicle has not been…
ODI 10152860
Steering
Consumer 2003 chevy tahoe had a problem in the steering that caused an accident. *ts *sc
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10144239
Steering
2003 tahoe developed a noise in the steering.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer was told be chevrolet there is currently no fix for the problem. *jb
ODI 10127991
Steering
Purchased vehicle in 04 with less than 20,000 miles. Within a few weeks, heard popping noise from front end and could feel a vibration when driving. Tokk vehicle in for repairs, added lubricant to front end and noise/vibration stopped for a few months. Repeated the lubricant proces two more times. Now replacing tie rods.
ODI 10118594
Steering
Clunking noise and feel in steering - loose steering. *ak
ODI 10100570
Steering
Gm is aware of a steering and suspension problem but will not fix the problem there are already multiple complaints and it will probably take a fatality to recall these issues. *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10134320
Air Bags · Front · Steering
The steering made popping noises and the steering felt loose. The dealer replaced the steering shaft and front suspension. *nm the vehicle rolled over twice and the air bags did not deploy. *tc *jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10110889
Steering
While driving, the steering wheel vibrated uncontrollably. The consumer drove to the dealer to have it inspected and the mechanic informed the consumer that the steering rack and pinion shaft needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information. *jb
ODI 10096770
Steering
Steering loose/wobbly since buying vehicle. In for repair numerous times. At first told something was leaking, then replaced steering shaft thing, then told it was just the way the tahoe drives. This week was told they "tweaked" the alignment and were going to push it beyond what chevrolet normally recommends. Picked vehicle up and they had put two new tires on rear of vehicle in addition to alignment. I don't trust…
ODI 10093326
Steering
Popping sound in steering. Chevorlet tried to fix the problem by lubrication on two occasions, but symptoms returned *ak.
ODI 10093209
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension
The steering shaft and front suspension was replaced. The airbags did not deploy when the vehicle rolled over. *bf the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for a popping noise and loose steering. The steering shaft was removed and lubed and the front lower crossmember was tightened. The consumer's son was driving the vehicle when he lost control . The vehicle rolled over twice, end over end the side over side one…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10110934