This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that his pitman arm was recently replaced and the clockspring was fractured and also needed to be replaced. The contact stated that since the pitman arm was replaced, the air bag warning indicator began to illuminate. The contact took the vehicle to maxie price Chevrolet atlanta (3600 us-78, loganville, ga 30052, 770466-7000) and nash Chevrolet (630 scenic hwy S, lawrenceville, ga 30046, 678-369-3889) and was informed that the parts to replace the clockspring were no longer manufactured. The contact's only option was to find a junk yard that may carry the replacement parts. The manufacturer was not notified and the air bag indicator continued to illuminate. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 191,000.
My 1999 Chevy Tahoe been giving me problems with the steering wheel snatching the wheel to one side of the road I have liked to wrecked twice because of this I had my tires changed thought it was that had the truck lined up still doing it I think this is a very important safety issue that needs to addressed before sombody gets hurt when the truck snatches it pulls like it out of limit bad but then go's back to its self I noticed it mostly does it in a turn around a curve while on the highway
Experience unanticipated steering wheel movement at moderate speeds (20 to 55 mph). Steering wheel "jerks" unexpectedly while driving, especially while driving on a curved roadway (in a moderate turn at speed). Vehicle has done this for about 3 years, but problem has progressed. Found the problem posted on www.carcomplanints.com and realized I've experienced the problem, too but didn't know what was wrong.
: the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel locked. When the steering wheel locked the wheel was curved to the left, causing the vehicle to collide with a roadside tree. There was a police report filed. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the cause of the problem was not determined.
I brought my 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe to alexandria Buick-Pontiac-GMC in alexandria, Virginia on December 14, 2005 because the ABS light kept coming on in the dashboard. Mechanic diagnosis was speed sensors were missing. He replaced the hub assemblies and speed sensors. Total repair was $1064.54. I then found out that a recall on the problem I had just repaired was going on in the "rust belt" states and Canada. The recall was for the whole northeast part of the country down to and including Washington DC. I work in Washington and live about 5 miles from the city. I wrote the GM claims department with copies of every receipt and a copy of the recall letter. They contacted me and told me the repair was indeed one included within the recall, but they were denying the claim because I live in Virginia and the recall is only valid in "salt belt" states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. I want the recall to be opened back up and to include additional states. I spend every single day in Washington, what makes my claim any different from the person that lives 5 miles away from me, but happens to live across the state border" what is different from someone who lives in Washington and works in Virginia" since my home address was Virginia, my claim was denied. The recall campaign # is 05V379000. The engine light illuminated, the serpentine belt was repalced. The water pump was leaking abd the pinion seal was replaced. Updated 02/09/06.
- Alexandria, VA, USA
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Corrected steering problem. Concerned that the design and function of speed sensitive steering on this vehicle could be a safety hazard. The vehicle steering became loose while making right hand turns, 3244 miles. The dealer replaced the speed sensor that controls the speed sensitive steering. The upper brake lamp shorted at 15311 miles. The battery failed load test at 22085 miles. The left front speaker was inoperative at 30715 miles. The mirror switch was hot to the touch at 32291 miles.
Experienced problems during right hand turns where a complete loss of steering feedback occurred. (speed sensitive steering) this was an intermittent problem. The upper lamp shorted, battery failed load test, left front speaker was inoperative, the mirror switch was hot to touch, dome light stayed on and the radio button were hot to touch. The consumer requested reimbursement.
Concerns regarding brake lights and steering on 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon. The consumer feels an immediate recall of the brakes and steering should be issued.
I own a 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe that has an ongoing on and off problem with the steering whereby the steering wheel will jerk suddenly in one direction or the other (usually pulling to the right) while I am driving. The feeling is as if I have hit a patch of ice or oil. On occassion it happens once, maybe twice in a commute. On other occassions, such as this morning, it is much more frequent. It feels as if I am losing control of the car. There is no rhyme or reason as to when it happens - it happens in dry weather, wet weather (when it is particularly scary), when the outside temperature is warm and when it is cold.
I was/am having some steering problems on my 1999 Chevy Tahoe. On Oct. 13, 2003 I took my Tahoe into my dealership. Discovered my sway bar was cracked in half. They said they have never seen such a thing. I do not drive on anything but road surfaces, nor do I drive eradicated. It cost about $300 to have it replaced. The dealership told me to file a complaint and see if GM would cover cost. I never heard back from GM. Also... I am having some steering issues for about 5 months now, about the same time my sway bar was cracked in half. My steering wheel seems to be very sensitive and will jerk to the left or right quite often. I'll be holding the steering wheel and all of a sudden it jerk an inch or two either way for no apparent reason. It happens most often when I'm turning right, but will occur at least once or twice every mile. Some days seem better than others. I thought it might be my tires so I had them replaced and had the alignment and balanced adjusted decemeber 29th, 2003. It is still doing the same thing. It feels like I'm going to lose control of my steering. What should I do? this problem never went away after I had my sway bar replaced. Please advise. Thank you!
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe - steering problems. Steering wheel inconsistently loses tension and offers too much play - causing dangerous jerking and unpredictable swerving.
While driving the vehicle pulls violent to the left due to the control steering module.please provide any additional information. Dealer has been notified.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed on flat surface and no warning the steering wheel will locked up and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.
While driving steering would jerk vehicle to left and right at any speed. Took vehicle dealer, who told consumer to replace connector, that remedied the problem.
EA99011, while making a right turn steering move back unexpectedly which may cause a loss of vehicle control. Dealer said needs to replace the steering box.
The intermediate steering shaft, connecting steering column at firewall penetration to steering gear box disengaged completely from coupling due to improper installation at the factory. Mjs
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- Loganville, GA, USA