10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,818 miles

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problem #48

Aug 092009

Suburban

  • 178,784 miles
Erratic power steering assist while driving resulting in erratic control at highway speeds. Started in 2006 and ended in 2009. Vehicle was taken to dealer numerous times to no avail.

- Waynesboro, VA, USA

problem #47

May 242008

Suburban

  • 130,000 miles
Power steering surges, uncontrollable.

- Cambridge, MN, USA

problem #46

Jun 221998

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,464 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. When the vehicle is fully loaded, the contact notices that the vehicle becomes difficult to steer. He has taken the vehicle to a mechanic 15 times and they have made numerous repairs, including various components of the steering unit, steering sensors, actuator, and also additions to the springs of the suspension system. All of the repairs have not adequately repaired the failures. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 8,464 and current mileage was 86,000. Updated 10/08/08. Updated 10/10/08.

- Bethel Place, PA, USA

problem #45

Jan 012006

Suburban

  • miles
Extreme over steering at speeds over 45 mph. Nearly caused a freeway accident with car full of kids. Previously owned a 93 Suburban with no complaints. Have only owned this one 4 months and I am scared to drive it because the steering is so erratic. Also travel frequently with horse trailer and worry that the over steering will cause the trailer to swerve, consequences would be catastrophic.

- Filer, ID, USA

problem #44

May 162005

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I bought a used Suburban and since I have owned it I have been having trouble with the steering. While driving down the road the steering wheel jerks suddenly to the right. I really have to keep a tight grip on the steering wheel while driving, especially when on a road with alot of twists and turns because it jerkes hard and is very dangerous. I worry that with the steering wheel jerking it is going to cause a wreck because it sometimes has sent me towards the lane next to me or off the road completly, this could be a serious problem. This is not something that just happens every once in awhile, it happens everytime I am driving. I have seen other complaints listed on this site for the exact same thing. I just wonder if there is a recall or what will remedy this problem.

- Collinsville, TX, USA

problem #43

Dec 022002

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
ABS failure, electrical failure and front and rear brake failure. This correspondence is not available via.I believe the letter may have been misplaced while in transition from dimms to artemis via tran tech employees. The power windows and air condition failed. There was a violent gear change between 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive. The battery leaked and also the cables were corroded, there was a loud noise from the steering column, the consumer experienced complete steering failure while making a left turn.

- Unkown, DC, USA

problem #42

Apr 152001

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
Heater and ac controls went out twice. Factory replaced them @ $125, then 9 months later it went out again. Factory said it was under 12 months, but I had driven over 12,000 miles so it was not under warranty any longer. Windsheild wiper module goes bad. Wipers will suddenly stop or wont turn on. On 3rd module now. Brakes, constant grinding and weak stops. Have replaced rotors 4 times. Same results. Steering loses tension when steering to the left. Problem is still ongoing but has made me almost lose control several times.

- Schertz, TX, USA

problem #41

Jan 222004

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving steering wheel feels loose. It moves very easily up or down without using the adjustment lever.

- Goshen, NY, USA

problem #40

Feb 242004

(reported on)

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
While making a left turn vehicle lost power steering. The vehicle began to wander and jerked to the left. There was recall 03V527000 for the steering gear bearing, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN. This occurred due to the sensor controlling power assist (evo sensor/exhaust valve opening).

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #39

Jan 152002

Suburban 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 115,000 miles
Steering wheel unexpectedly turns during turning maneuvers at slow to moderate speeds. Feels like a quick tug on steering wheel and then returns back to original position.

- Pearland, TX, USA

problem #38

Apr 192003

Suburban

  • miles
The vehicle experienced erratic steering ability, which made the vehicle difficult to control.

- Concord, MA, USA

problem #37

Sep 151998

Suburban 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,000 miles
At speeds of over 10 miles per hour, the steering wheel jerks left and right intermittently. I then have to correct and/or oversteer to keep the truck on the road. This first began in 1999, at approx 30,000 miles on the vehicle.

- Pearl River, NY, USA

problem #36

Mar 022003

Suburban

  • 66,000 miles
While driving at 60/70 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering, which caused an accident.

- Hartland, MI, USA

problem #35

Mar 282002

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
My steering jumps to the left unexpectily as if someone grabs the wheel and turns it fast. Nlm

- Derry, NH, USA

problem #34

Mar 282002

(reported on)

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
My steering jumps to the left unexpectily as if someone grabs the wheel and turns it fast. Nlm

- Derry, NH, USA

problem #33

Nov 012000

Suburban

  • miles
During normal operation of vehicle the handling is like "driving on ice." Dealership has examined vehicle and replaced steering sensor twice. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

- Sandy, OR, USA

problem #32

Aug 312001

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
Steering wheel over compensates when making a turn. Dealer has replaced sensor several times. However, problem still exists. Please provide additional information.

- Smithdale, MS, USA

problem #31

Jun 271999

Suburban

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 45-50 mph steering went out/vehicle veered to right, and no accident. Steering sensor was replaced. On 27 June 2001 consumer was driving 50 mph when steering went out, vehicle veered to right again. No accident, dealer replaced steering sensor. Dealer stated he has replaced lots of sensors.

- Prosser, WA, USA

problem #30

Mar 022001

(reported on)

Suburban

  • miles
While traveling at any speed vehicle traveled out of control due to steering sensor.

- Ever Green, CO, USA

problem #29

Jan 102001

Suburban 4WD

  • miles
1. battery leaked acid while idle and ultimately failed. Leak corroded positive power cable and undercoating. 2. erratic steering while driving - steering position sensor replaced first time. 3. starter failed 3 times - complete lock-up 4. U-joint failed twice - sealed/non-greasable poor access to add grease fitting

- Youngsville, LA, USA

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