Chevrolet AVALANCHE steering problems
109 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
1,966 owner complaints analyzed
18 distinct recall campaigns
67,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 to 2013 model years. Data snapshot: . 1,334 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
109 of 1,966 complaints match this topic (5.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10001053 · 2002-12-17 (December 17, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS THE VEHICLE STALLS RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND BRAKES. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT BUT BECOMING MORE FREQUENT. TS
Owner-reported narrative. 28,366 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001053 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017067 · 2003-05-05 (May 5, 2003)
FRONT END SHAKES AFTER GOING OVER PAVEMENT JOINT OR SMALL BUMP IN ROAD SURFACE. VERY NOTICEABLE AT SPEEDS OF 50 TO 55. STEERING WHEEL THEN START DOING SAME, APPLYING BRAKES MAKE IT STOP. PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE MADE COMMENT OF CONDITION. DEALER STATED IT'S A TRUCK, THAT'S HOW THEY RIDE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 18,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017067 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10022678 · 2003-07-03 (July 3, 2003)
STEERING WHEEL HAS NOT BEEN CENTERED IN FRONT OF THE DRIVERS SEAT. WHILE SEATED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS 2 1/2 INCHES TO THE RIGHT OF THE DRIVERS SEAT. THIS CONDITION FATIGUED THE DRIVERS ARMS WHILE DRIVING ANY DISTANCE. GM CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS CONTACTED 6-19-03. THE CONSUMER IS AFRAID THAT IF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYS IT MAY INJURE HIM INSTEAD OF SAVING HIM. *AK *CB *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10022678 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10024349 · 2003-07-11 (July 11, 2003)
THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS 2.5 INCHES TO THE LEFT OF THE STEERING WHEEL CENTER. WHICH MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN STEERING CONTROL WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. ALSO, THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *AK *SCC *JB
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Owner report 10046984 · 2003-11-15 (November 15, 2003)
TRAVELING AT 65 MPH PASSING ANOTHER CAR SWITCHED LAND AND REAREND WENT OUT. DID 360 DEGREE AND HIT THE SIDE ON HIGH WAY. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. IT DID $9000 IN DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. STEERING FEELS LIKE ITS HITTING ANOTHER METAL DEALER HAS TO GREASE THE STEERING SHAFT EVERY 25,000 MILES FACTORY DEFECT BUT I HAVE TO PAY FOR IT AFTER WARRANTY RAN OUT. APPLYING BRAKE WHEN MAKING A TURN IF TRUCK GOES OVER A ROAD HOLE OR BUMP IN THE ROAD ANTI-LOCK BRAKE DOES NOT WORK AND LOOSE CONTROL OF THE TRUCK. SUSPENSION IS NOT GOOD. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10046984 at NHTSA ↗