1999 Chevrolet Tahoe steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 50 complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the steering wheel locked. When the steering wheel locked the wheel was curved to the left, causing the vehicle to collide with a roadside tree. There was a police report filed. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the cause of the problem was not determined.
Experience unanticipated steering wheel movement at moderate speeds (20 to 55 MPH). Steering wheel "jerks" unexpectedly while driving, especially while driving on a curved roadway (in a moderate turn at speed). Vehicle has done this for about 3 years, but problem has progressed. Found the problem posted on [link removed] and realized I've experienced the problem, too but didn't know what was wrong.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe
- Brakes 281 complaints
- Electrical system 50 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 39 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Fuel system 28 complaints
- Suspension 26 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 25 complaints
- Transmission 25 complaints