Chevrolet Suburban owners have reported 3 problems related to steering gear box shaft pitman (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brakes gave out suddenly without warning. Chevy dealer said lines are rusted and need replace at cost of $1600. Also just replaced steering gear box pitman arm and idler arm and wheel bearing hub at a cost of $2300 because your nuts on the steering assembly have a tendency to come off.
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all problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban
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Steering while driving at 55 mph it is hard to control the vehicle. Dealer diagnosed that shaft pitman broke.
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all problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Suburban
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While driving slowly or fast, at different times, and not every single time, turning to the right around a curve or turning a corner the steering holds the turn and then all of a sudden lets go of that hold. I can correct it by slightly turning the steering wheel left and then back into the turn. Sometimes it holds the second time and sometimes it lets go again. This is repeated until the end of the curve or turn. Steering gear, pitman arm, steering pump all replaced and problem still is present.
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all problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban
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