2002 Chevrolet Tahoe steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 42 complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 61% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
I was coming home on my road going 30 miles an hour going around the curve 25 if that my steering did not work I went on the road started rolling in twice and landed upside down not one of my airbags went off I went to the hospital the ambulance had to come and get me
While traveling at highway speeds vehicle wanders left and right and ABS light appears. Codes are "erratic wheel speed" mechanic diagnosed front wheel hubs worn and must be replaced unknown if covered by possible recall due to unable to find part number. Also while turning left and right a "knocking clunking" noise is heard from front suspensions. Mechanic diagnosed worn idler arms after being replaced with oem. This can lead to loss of steering causing accident or injury.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe
- Brakes 195 complaints
- Tires 38 complaints
- Air bags 31 complaints
- Electrical system 31 complaints
- Transmission 28 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints