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

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1997 Chevrolet Tahoe steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner Comments

problem #6

Sep 012000

Tahoe

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving could switch lanes with oversensitive power steering, consumer believed that powering steering pump and brakes booster faile D at 43000 miles.

- Round Rock, TX, USA

problem #5

Dec 011998

Tahoe 4WD

  • miles
The steering appears to over compensate during cornering. It feels as if there is a sudden boost in power steering pump pressure to the steering box. This causes the driver's existing turning pressure on the steering wheel to turn the truck to abruptly during cornering.

- Augusta, GA, USA

problem #4

Jun 301999

(reported on)

Tahoe

  • miles
When slowing up to make a turn power steering goes out. Mechanic thinks the power steering pump is defective. Consumer has not repaired vehicle at this time. There is an open investigation at this time, ea-99-011.

- Chaska, MN, USA

problem #3

Aug 051998

Tahoe

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle experiencing severe steering problems, bulletin issued however parts not available (steering pumps), gear box replaced however did not rectify problem, condition causes tires to cup.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA

problem #2

Nov 241998

Tahoe

  • miles
Had come to a stop, was making left turn, steering failed to operate & could not make turn. Vehicle could go straight. Battery light came on. Vehicle towed to mechanic. Noticed tensioner belt had broken. Had no warning that it broke.

- Salina, KS, USA

problem #1

Jul 141997

Tahoe 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The driver's side seatback bends to the right, causing the seat to be in a cocked position. The dealer has replaced the seat twice prior to this. Also replaced leaking master cylinder/leaking power steering pump.

- Miramar, FL, USA

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