Steering Noise Problems of Chevrolet Tahoe

Chevrolet Tahoe owners have reported 18 problems related to steering noise (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Tahoe based on all problems reported for the Tahoe.

1 Steering Noise problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 10/10/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact purchased a vehicle from an independent mechanic and was informed that the brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. Also, the contact stated that the steering made noises while driving various speeds and the oil gauge fluctuated while accelerating. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle hesitated after accelerating from a stop. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently while driving various speeds. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 172,000.

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2 Steering Noise problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 05/13/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking noise when the steering wheel was turned in either direction. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v586000 (steering), but exhibited the same failure listed in the recall. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

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3 Steering Noise problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 06/01/2017

My stability track light will come on and my Tahoe will decrease in speed when this happens. This has happened multiple times in the past couple of months. My dashboard has a huge crack over the instrument cluster. It made a loud pop sound when it split. There is a rubbing noise coming from my steering column when I have to turn a corner.

4 Steering Noise problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 03/17/2017

I am having an issue with my steering wheel. It started off as a fair click when turning left. With time it for progressively worse. Took it to the dealership and after 3 days they stated my steering bearing was bad and replaced it. No sooner after picking up my car (still in the dealership parking lot) I notice the same clicking noise in my steering wheel. It's now been 3 whole days and no one in the service department can find the issue. They do admit to hearing and feeling the clicking in the steering wheel but reassure me the vehicle is safe to drive and I can come pick up my car and not to worry about the problem. I feel it is an unsafe vehicle for myself and my family to be in. Can someone please advise me what to do. I refuse to pick up my car until the problem has been completely taken care of.

5 Steering Noise problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

Steering issue - popping noise in steering column when turning. Dealer fixed, within 2 months, the popping is back and getting worse.

6 Steering Noise problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 04/19/2016

While driving I had a real bad clunking noise in my steering wheel. I took it to the victory layne chevy dealer and spent a significant amount to pay for a defective intermediate steering shaft and column bearing replaced because I was concerned about driving it. Now my instrument cluster fuel guage is defective,the abs light& parking brake lights don't come on with the key on or at all and there are no codes from the dealer.

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7 Steering Noise problem of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 09/09/2014

Tl - the contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated when driving the vehicle was making a real loud noise and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and the rack n pinion was needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,595. Bt.

8 Steering Noise problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 07/15/2012

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact was traveling 5 mph when a knocking noise was heard from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed that the upper intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 64,000.

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9 Steering Noise problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 01/03/2009

Clunk noise and feel in steering wheel became worse after about 2 months then took to the dealer it was the steering I-shaft part number 19153614 my 2005 Tahoe had 40331 miles at time of repair cost to me was 113. 88 I feel I should not be charged for this repair because it is a known problem to Chevrolet.

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10 Steering Noise problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 10/10/2008

While the vehicle was still under factory warranty it was serviced at a gm dealership for rattling noise in the steering. They said they had to apply grease to the steering shaft because the grease shifted down. This identical noise started again and was brought back to same dealership around a year later. The factory warr. Is up but we have 3rd party ext warr. They changed the steering shaft and bearing this time and my deductible is 100. 00 dollars. I asked the shop why this was not done on the first visit and they told me the parts were not avail. At that time and about 1,500,000 of this type had the rattling problem until gm came out with this revised shaft and bearing to keep the grease in. This is a factory defect and should have been addressed and changed by gm.

11 Steering Noise problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 12/14/2007

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.

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12 Steering Noise problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 10/23/2006

Abnormal noise of rattling, crackling, and clucking in steering column when making left turn or slightly turning steering wheel to left also driving vehicle at 15 mph or higher speed knocking noise consistent in steering column. My vehicle was serviced twice at mileage 24,757, and in 2007 mileage 41,309 by the dealer and repaired with new lubrication kit was installed into the intermediate shaft at no cost to me due to warranty coverage. However, my 2005 Tahoe has had the continuing problem throughout my sole ownership. Current mileage is at 116,000, on going defects as such is a manufacture defect, I will have to repair again with out of pocket cost average from $125. 00 to $300. 00.

13 Steering Noise problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 04/01/2006

: the contact stated there was a rattling noise in the steering column while driving at 50 mph. The vehicle was towed to a service dealer, where they determined the steering had locked. The vehicle has not yet been returned to the contact. Updated on 05/16/2006-.

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14 Steering Noise problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 03/16/2006

: the contact stated while driving 25mph a clunking noise came from the steering shaft. Afterwards, the steering wheel and accelerator pedal vibrated. The vibration and noise occurred while driving straight or coasting, not while making turns. The problem occurred in January 2005 the first time. The dealership replaced the steering wheel shaft, which remedy the problem until now. The vehicle has not been inspected for the current vibration.

15 Steering Noise problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 01/03/2005

2003 Tahoe developed a noise in the steering. ** answer required***. The consumer was told be Chevrolet there is currently no fix for the problem.

16 Steering Noise problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 11/20/2004

Clunking noise and feel in steering - loose steering.

17 Steering Noise problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 09/13/2003

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.

18 Steering Noise problem of the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe

Failure Date: 11/06/2002

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.



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