Three problems related to steering noise have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the 2002 Tahoe.
2002 chevy Tahoe with noise in steering column for months. . 60,000 miles. . . . Then while driving some cable broke and steering was almost impossible to turn wheel faster than 2 miles and hour. Thank goodness my husband was driving. Still has noise after replacing cable. Crappy issue should be recall.
Popping noise in steering column. Returned to dealer as it was still under warranty. They concluded that it would be a one time repair to re-lube the steering column. I was led to believe they had a special lube that would cure the problem. Vehicle did fine for about 15000 miles and the noise has returned. Have had the front end aligned since the original tires (firestone) wore out prematurely. Can't seem to keep it aligned.
Popping noise heard in steering since three weeks of purchase. Dealer originally advised it was normal on new vehicles and needed to "work out the kinks. " taken in for repairs. First repair attempt, dealer found excessive play in lower ball joints and replaced both. Picked u vehicle and immediately heard popping noise again. Dealer then performed second repair attempt by finding center cross member and ride height bushings in need of lubing. Popping noise recurred within month of picking up vehicle after second repair attempt. Service mgr took test drive and heard popping noise. Now states he cannot recreate and knows something is wrong but not sure what.