Steering Wheel problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe

While traveling at all speeds steering wheel & column gave in & became very loose. Could cause an accident. Dealer hasn't looked at the vehicle, he was only assuming what the problem was.

While traveling on highway consumer noticed that steering wheel was moving all over the place.

Steering wheel develops excessive play when vehicle warms up. Especially noticeable at 30 mph. Dealer has failed to fix the problem in 4 attempts.

Steering wheel is defective. Steering wheel will turn on its own. Problem started three years ago, and it has happened every two months. Took vehicle to the dearlership, and mechanic told consumer that they couldn't find the cause of the problem.

When making a left turn the vehicle is easy to turn, causing the vehicle to pull. Please describe in more details.

While driving steering wheel felt as if vehicle was on ice. There was no control. When vehicle hit bumps vehicle could not be controlled. Took to dealership. Was test driven. The problem was felt, but dealer could not locate steering problem for repairs. Steering was weird, but nothing was wrong. New tires put on & vehicle realigned. Problem still exists.

Steering wheel unexpectedly moves slightly at moderate and high speeds. Dealer has replaced various parts of the steering column.

I read about the investagation in the steering problems as described as sudden oversteering or jerks. I wanted to inform you that I had similiar experience. I took mine Tahoe back to the dealer and they replaced the steering sensor. I also have previously owned a 1997 k1500 pickup that did the same thing.

At high speeds steering wheel will jump 2to 3 feet. The dealer has been notified.

The evo valve in steering wheel failed, causing wheel to become very loose.