Three problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the 2001 Tahoe.
While driving at low speed, intermittently the power steering failed. When this happened it was very difficult to steer the vehicle. The dealer had heard of a few instances, but the manufacturer had not.
On many occasions while driving, the steering wheel has locked up, dealer has replaced the steering wheel rotation sensor on three occasions and the power steering pump assembly, consumer is concerned that problem is not resolved.
While traveling at 45 mph and without any indication right front control arm had broke off tire as a result of an accident. Consumer added that the power steering went out without any indication while driving at 45 mph causing a right front crash with one vehicle from behind and side swipping three other vehicles before stopping. Manufactuer was contacted.
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
| Steering Is Loose problems | |
| Steering Gear Box problems | |
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Gear Box Sector Shaft problems | |
| Steering Anti-theft Device problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems |