14 problems related to steering have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the 2003 Tahoe.
Steering goes out when braking and making a right turn or when trying to maneuver into a parking place , to hard to turn the wheel with no steering power very dangerous. In traffic. No one seems to know why or how to fix the problem.
Yesterday was driving home from work and came to a round about, slowed down and vehicle died (alternator gauge went below 14, oil pressure dropped below 40, and battery light came on). I lost all steering and brake pedal was stiff. Now vehicle continuously idles rough and will stall out if not on the throttle, idles 500 and lower. I have replaced mass air flow sensor, air filter, plugs, wires, O2 sensors, fuel filter, evap canister, alternator, and had throttle body cleaned. See there are many complaints filed of the same issues and wondering if anyone at gm has found a solution. Also have noticed gm has recalled the intake gasket but I have not received anything on this recall.
When I turn there is a popping noise that can also be felt in the steering wheel also when I am driving and feel a bump. The fuel will at times show a full tank then all of a sudden go to 1/4 tank it changes all the time and is not accurate, I cannot depend on it because I never really know how much fuel it actually has. The driver seat heater got extremely hot and and we will not use because are scared it might burn thru the seat since it already left a small burn mark. The problem with the steering wheel on this particular vehicle also did the same on another Chevrolet we had and have researched online and it seems is a big issue with Chevrolet vehicles.
While making a right hand turn down a hill out of a parking lot I heard a noise that sounded like something broke on my vehicle. Went home about 6 blocks away looked to see if anything was wrong. I only looked at the front end; didn't see anything. A few days later while pulling up to my driveway in a different vehicle I noticed something hanging under the rear end of my Tahoe. Proceeded to check it out and found that my sway bar is completely broke where it's mounted on a bracket. I researched this and have found that this is a common issue with my make, year.
Popping noise from under hood, mainly when turning left (has now started when turning right). Almost sounds like the wheels are going to fall off. It can also be felt in the steering wheel. Feels very unstable, like front-end could fall apart at any minute. Gm is aware of this problem and has been since 2001 (NHTSA item #10009991, #10010873, #10000950, #10004991, #1004239, #10005172, #10004723, and finally their "fix" #10025148) . However, they act as though they have never heard of this problem. I have researched this online (edmunds. Com, yahoo. . . Just search for I-shaft assembly) and this is a wide-spread problem on numerous gm/chevy/Cadillac vehicles and gm should be forced to remedy this situation. This situation is as-much, if not worse than the electrical system/dashboard panel problems, that gm has recalled. Please, help the masses who have been sold this defect. Before someone is seriously hurt.
There a noticable shaking when it coming to a stop and sometimes it will turn off. It also turns off when making a right / left turn and sometimes even when truck is running. There a click noise then turning. Also window's will get stuck and will not go up completely and now the left side windows are completely dead (do not go up or down).
Continuing problem with the steering shaft of my 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. Steering shaft and front end "popping" and looseness continue even after replacement. Dealerships know about this problem and have been instructed by gm service to no longer replace the steering shaft as this "fix" is not working. They are currently unsure how to fix the problem. In the mean time owners have a vehicle that drives as if it is going to fall apart in the front end. The Tahoe handles badly over rough road and cornering making it difficult to steer at times especially at hi-way speed.
The steering locks up when I turn left in my 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. If this had happened during an evasive maneuver the results could have been catastrophic. I haven't had it fixed yet, but I don't believe it was the result of damage done by me.
I have replaced the I-shaft 2 times on my 2003 Tahoe. Gm is not offering any type of replacement or help in fixing this issue.
Consumer 2003 chevy Tahoe had a problem in the steering that caused an accident.
Gm is aware of a steering and suspension problem but will not fix the problem there are already multiple complaints and it will probably take a fatality to recall these issues.
Popping sound in steering. Chevorlet tried to fix the problem by lubrication on two occasions, but symptoms returned .
Had knocking in front end fixed at dealer. One year later returned. Something in the steering when backing out of driveway. Told it was not unsafe to drive. With all the complaints, I am surprised gm is doing nothing about this.
Intermediate steering shaft play. This problem causes shaking in the steering wheel. Dealer lubricates the steering shaft and this is only a temporary fix. The problem will resurface and you will have to return to the dealer again. This is very inconvenient and you should consider this when purchasing this vehicle. This has also occured with my other vehicle a 2003 gmv sierra. I have heard this from several other owners of the same type of vehicle and I feel general motors should fix this problem instead of putting a bandade on it.