10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #11

Feb 212001

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles
The evo valve in steering wheel failed, causing wheel to become very loose.

- Owings, MD, USA

problem #10

Jan 012000

Tahoe

  • miles
While traveling on highway consumer noticed that steering wheel was moving all over the place.

- Wauseon, OH, USA

problem #9

Jun 142000

Tahoe

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling at all speeds steering wheel & column gave in & became very loose. Could cause an accident. Dealer hasn't looked at the vehicle, he was only assuming what the problem was.

- Puyallup, WA, USA

problem #8

Mar 152000

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was traveling 55mph on the highway went to make a slight turn, and the steering wheel was fighting with him. After turning the ignition off at a rest area, the problem went away for awhile. After it reoccured, owner had faulty evo sensor replaced, no problems since.

- Ipswich, MA, USA

problem #7

Feb 172000

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles
While driving steering wheel felt as if vehicle was on ice. There was no control. When vehicle hit bumps vehicle could not be controlled. Took to dealership. Was test driven. The problem was felt, but dealer could not locate steering problem for repairs. Steering was weird, but nothing was wrong. New tires put on & vehicle realigned. Problem still exists.

- Freehold, NY, USA

problem #6

Nov 121997

Tahoe

  • miles
Steering wheel is defective. Steering wheel will turn on its own. Problem started three years ago, and it has happened every two months. Took vehicle to the dearlership, and mechanic told consumer that they couldn't find the cause of the problem.

- Park City, UT, USA

problem #5

Jun 011998

Tahoe 4WD

  • miles
Steering wheel develops excessive play when vehicle warms up. Especially noticeable at 30 mph. Dealer has failed to fix the problem in 4 attempts.

- Danbury, CT, USA

problem #4

Jul 081999

(reported on)

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering wheel unexpectedly moves slightly at moderate and high speeds. Dealer has replaced various parts of the steering column.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #3

Jul 071999

(reported on)

Tahoe 4WD

  • miles
I read about the investagation in the steering problems as described as sudden oversteering or jerks. I wanted to inform you that I had similiar experience. I took mine Tahoe back to the dealer and they replaced the steering sensor. I also have previously owned a 1997 K1500 pickup that did the same thing.

- Moselle, MS, USA

problem #2

Jun 301999

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles
At high speeds steering wheel will jump 2to 3 feet. The dealer has been notified.

- Victoria, TX, USA

problem #1

Nov 041996

Tahoe

  • miles
When making a left turn the vehicle is easy to turn, causing the vehicle to pull.

- Burmingham, AL, USA