Front Suspension problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe

Four problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2000

Vehicle has consistently pulled to the right since purchase. Vehicle has been aligned three times within first 30,000 miles. Dealership contends nothing wrong with vehicle. This problem has ruined the tires of the vehicle, as well. I have contacted manufacturer florida lemon law, as well as FL state attorney general (I have not heard back from state ag office in 6 weeks).

2 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1999

Consumer noticed while traveling at various speeds that vehicle would "wander" slightly to right problem was more noticeable at higher speeds. Had vehicle tire leak repaired. Seemed to correct problem temporarily. Had brakes checked, and frontmend allignment and everything else was okay.

3 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/01/1999

Truck vibrates at speeds of 45 miles per hour. Truck has been taken for inspection and the following has been done: change tires three times, rotate all tires, pitman arms have been changed, brakepads have been changed, roters replaced, shocks replaced, allignment , balancing of tires, steering stabalizer done, with all this this truck continues with the same problem. The manufacturer has never been able to fix the problem even when it was under warranty. We are unable to find a solution to this problem and wonder if this truck model has been recalled. The problem continues. Please help!.

4 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/09/1998

When turning steering wheel from changing lanes or making turns ,steering wheel will begin to jerk/shake which could cause loss of control. Dealer has done front end alignment, defect is still occurring. Dealer cannot determine problem.


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