10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,000 miles

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problem #14

Feb 182015

Tahoe 4WD 8-cyl

  • 168,000 miles
Lower right ball joint on vehicle failed causing truck to lose control side swipe a parked car and travel another 70 feet knocking over a stop sign. Drivers side seat belt did not hold me in seat causing me to go forward hitting head on steering wheel. I cracked a molar tooth and both knees were injured hitting the trim piece under instrument cluster.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #13

Oct 152003

Tahoe

  • miles
When driving around curves steering wheel jerked, forcing the vehicle into oncoming traffic.

- Tomball, TX, USA

problem #12

Oct 142001

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 20 mph or more steering wheel/vehicle would jerk to the right of the road. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Consumer states that the vehicle would turn right before the steering wheel turned and that there was no way to stop in advance.

- Osseo, MN, USA

problem #11

Apr 011998

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was going 50mph around a wide right hand curve when vehicle suddenly started wobbling/ spinning/ went over embankment, and rolled backward into a barn. Consumer suffered no injuries. Also, consumer did everything to control vehicle before losing absolute control. When consumer contacted dealer, they had not heard of any incident during that time. Dealer assumed consumer lost control and ran up on grass. Consumer has had several different incidents that relates to the same problem. Consumer please add the VIN# and mileage to form.

- London, KY, USA

problem #10

Jan 012000

Tahoe

  • miles
Vehicle wanders off top the left and right. Wheels turn left all the time. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Claremont, CA, USA

problem #9

Sep 212000

Tahoe

  • miles
Steering wheel jerks to the right while driving. Happened 4 times during trip (9/21) and again on 9/27.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #8

Mar 222000

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles
While making a turn vehicle turned too far and too quickly. Dealer has inspected vehicle.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #7

Oct 231999

Tahoe

  • miles
Steering wheel jerks when turning left or right. This causes the consumer to lose control and go into other lanes.

- Somers, CD, USA

problem #6

Oct 051999

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles
When making a left or right turn vehicle pulls to the right drasticly, causing driver to nearly lose control.

- Bellevue, ID, USA

problem #5

Aug 231999

(reported on)

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at highway speeds around 50 to 60 mph vehicle wanders and drifts to left or right. Dealer has been contacted. Brakes do not function properly; extended stopping distance. Brakes have been replaced twice.

- Shelton, CT, USA

problem #4

Aug 101999

(reported on)

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
EA99011-erratic power steering assist. While driiving vehicle goes down a straight road, hits a slight bump, causing the tension in the steering column to release, which results in loss of control. However, the same problem is more intensified when going around curves. Within the past month, the vehicle has been at the dealership 3 times for this problem. The steering sensor / steering box have been replaced. Consumer is still experiencing similar problems.

- Scarborough, ME, USA

problem #3

Jun 211997

Tahoe

  • miles
While driving at any speed vehicle won't go straight. It veers to the left, and then to the right. Vehicle has been in the repair shop nine times for the same problem, and dealer can't determine cause of the problem.

- Tempe, AZ, USA

problem #2

Jul 011999

(reported on)

Tahoe 4WD

  • miles
Took vehicle to dealer in April 1999 for steering problem. Vehicle would just drift off course. Typically happened at speeds between 35-45 mph. Dealer could not find any problems, but did rotate tires. Read article in paper which noted investigation into problem with same exact symptoms that I experienced. Wanted to file report to lend further emphasis to your investigation.

- Lititz, PA, USA

problem #1

Mar 061998

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Design of the vehicle suspension does not include rear stabilizer bar, resulting in poor stability.

- Torrance, CA, USA