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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Column Problems

8
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.

What owners report

  • steering column · 5 records
  • steering shaft · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3
30–60k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 12, 2007 · 54,500 miles

    Column

    I bought my 2003 chevy tahoe in october 2006, and within 3 months after i had it the steering shaft was vibrating terribly, made me very nervous as it felt loose. I took it to our local mechanic who checked it out and assumed there may be a recall but there was not so he stuck a bunch of grease in it and it was good. That lasted about 6 months and again in another 6 months or so. I have had it in 3 times for this…

    ODI 10216796

  • March 28, 2007 · 51,000 miles

    Column

    The steering has popping and pining when turning left or right almost sounding as if the wheels are going to come off of the tie rods, suspension. You can feel it in the steering column. Hard steering. *tr

    ODI 10207992

  • December 13, 2006

    Column

    Steering column makes loud grinding noises and vibrates while turning wheel. I have taken it to be repaired/replaced 4 times in 3 years and chevrolet doesn't think this is a problem. As someone else stated, once your warranty is over you will get no help from chevy. One time they replaced my drive shaft, but the problem still exists. I'd love to see a recall as that's the only way i'll ever get the thing rectified.…

    ODI 10176095

  • October 17, 2005 · 32,000 miles

    Column

    Thumping noise in the steering column. Started at approximately. 24000 miles. Dealer replaced steering shaft (pn 88963611). At 32000 miles the problem has returned. Gm does not have a permanent repair for this problem. Chevrolet will not cover this problem after the manufacturers warranty expires. Consider this before purchasing this model truck. *jb

    ODI 10140051

  • October 9, 2004

    Column

    STEERING COLUMN RATTLES/KNOCKS. *AK

    ODI 10098161

  • October 1, 2004 · 13,000 miles

    Column

    Shortly after my year warranty on my 2003 chevy tahoe i had a knocking noise in the steering column. Chevy put heavier grease in it. The noise has returned shortly after and has continued to this date yet in 2007. If you google search this problem you will see many people have the same problem even after steering columns have been replaced. When will chevy fix this problem for consumers. *jb

    ODI 10177949

  • July 20, 2004 · 10,000 miles

    Column · Front · Windshield

    Steering wheel feels loose. Thumping noise from stering wheel. Also loud cracking noise from front suspension when turning in driveway. Loud cracking noise from lower front windshield especially at freeway speeds. *ak

    ODI 10082927

  • August 25, 2003 · 153 miles

    Column · Front · Seat Heater/Cooler · Torque Converter

    1. Knocking in front end, intermittent steering shaft is out. I have been on waiting list since september 2003 and still not fixed.(in a wreck this component is what keeps the steering rod from projecting into the cab; per chevrolet mechanic). 2. Sept. 2003 transmission: grinding/vibrating sound in the middle of vehicle (think this is my torque converter), neutral position from a complete stop and while driving.…

    ODI 10106415