Steering Wheel Problems of Chevrolet Suburban

Original date was in 2005 when I complained regarding the clicking noise when steering wheel is being turned to the left. Service personnel stated they had lubricated the steering wheel bolts. Well after receiving the vehicle back on 12/01/06 for 30k mile inspection the clicking noise is now back, but worse when reversing not only has the clicking noise returned, but when reversing having my steering wheel turn left I can feel the tires sliding. After talking to same personnel in servicing she is being told not to lubricate or loosen the bolts of the steering wheel since it will not improve the situation. According to the service personnel she just received (01/04/06) a notice stating that Chevrolet is working on the problem unfortunately they (Chevrolet/gmac) will go back to the drawing board to make a part that will fix this problem. I explained to veronica of my fears of driving the vehicle, but she states that the vehicle is safe. I did notify the service personnel as well as the owner of the dealership (where the work is being done and was purchased from) that my fear of having to make an immediate left turn or reversing having the steering wheel turned left what is the guarantee that the tires will not slide maybe hitting something from behind. Both service personnel and the owner of the dealership states that Chevrolet would not say it was safe for someone to drive when in fact it isn't. Nothing can be done regarding this issue since there is no part on the market to fix this problem. My complaint is basically I feel that since there isn't a part currently made to repair the problem making a left turn or reversing that this vehicle is unsafe for me and my five children.

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Steering would grab momentarily while making right curve turns at 55-70 mph. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

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Steering column is not centered properly witnin vehicle and may cause severe injury if deployed. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

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Ea 97 007/steering shaft separation: while backing out of driveway vehicle lost control of the steering column which has disconnected from shaft joint. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that this defect was not covered under manufacturer's recall. The steering wheel spun freely due to failure of the fastner for steering column and steering mechanism. The manufacturer should be made aware of this premature failure and should fix it before some one is hurt.

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There is an unanticipated steering wheel movement at highway speeds. The dealer has been notified.

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Failure/ loss of steering control without warning or change of steering wheel movement.

An intermittent problem. After turning a curb, the steering wheel would go limp or slack. Dealership had replaced the evo but problem has reappeared.

Ie98079, while driving steering system malfunctioned, causing the steering wheel to be "too loose" which may result a loss of vehicle control. Please provide further information and VIN#.

While driving the vehicle suddenly the steering wheel became loose, causing the driver to lose control and running into a ditch. The dealer has been notified.

'variable effort steering' does not tighten up the faster you drive, also steering is too sensitive.

Wiring bundle in steering wheel housing pinches when steering wheel is in a particular position.

While driving the steering rod disassembled from the steering column, causing the vehicle to go out of control. Please describe.

Ea-99-011; while driving and upon attempting to make a left or a right hand turn, steering wheel locked up. Problem was more likely to occur when making a left hand turn. Also, noticed play in steering wheel ,causing vehicle to pull left and right. Consumer has contacted dealer and manufacturer, case number c00509683. Please provide any further details.

The vehicle would dart to the left or right especially going around a cure. The steering would have a momentary effect of having no resistance on the steering column. This problem would occur intermitently. The vehicle would also oversteer and made it hard to keep the vehicle going straight down the road. I recently had the steering gear box replaced and everything is working fine.

When making a turn the wheel loosens up and then will kick back in .