Chevrolet SUBURBAN 2500 steering problems
22 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
167 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
86,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 to 2011 model years. Data snapshot: . 153 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
22 of 167 complaints match this topic (13.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10332737 · 2010-05-29 (May 29, 2010)
UPON LOW SPEED BRAKING, BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND LOSS OF STEERING AT THE SAME TIME. TRUCK IS K2500 SUBURBAN WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER WITH FLUID SUPPLIED BY STEERING PUMP. WILL COME & GO AS IT PLEASES-NO WARNING WHEN. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 122,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10332737 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10201337 · 2007-08-31 (August 31, 2007)
(1) TIME. IT APPEARS THAT THIS FAILURE IS GUARANTEED TO HAPPEN. (2) THE FUEL SOLENOID DRIVER FAILS; THE DIESEL ENGINE STOPS; ONE IS LEFT GOING DOWN THE ROAD WITHOUT POWER STEERING NOR POWER BRAKES IN A VERY HEAVY VEHICLE. WHETHER AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED IS BY CHANCE. (3) A NEW, AND EXPENSIVE, FUEL SOLENOID DRIVER WAS INSTALLED. THE OLD ONE IS STILL IN PLACE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10201337 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10411983 · 2011-07-12 (July 12, 2011)
1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN FRAME FAILURE DUE TO ROT. NOTICED VEHICLE HANDLING DIFFERENT, FRONT END CHECKED ALL TIGHT. NOTICED HOLE IN FRAME UNDER STEERING BOX MOUNTS AND LARGE CRACK HEADING FROM HOLE TOWARDS REAR OF VEHICLE. IMMEDIATELY PARKED TRUCK, UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN UNSAFE. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10411983 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10705945 · 2015-04-15 (April 15, 2015)
I NOTICED MY 2000 CHEVROLET - SUBURBAN K2500 VEHICLE PULLING TO THE LEFT AT LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKING. NOTICED OIL LIKE STAINS TO UNDER SIDE OF DRIVERS FRONT WHEEL WELL AREA. I HAD IT INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED SERVICE STATION. DURING INSPECTION THEY FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE BRAKE HYDRO BOOSTER, AND POWER ASSIST HIGH PRESSURE HOSES. I WAS TOLD THAT THE HYDRO BOOSTER NEEDED REPLACING, ALONG WITH THE TWO LINES COMING FROM THE HYDRO BOOSTER, AT A COST OF $1200.00. I WAS TOLD THAT THE DRIVER COULD LOSE COMPLETE POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING AND BR…
Owner-reported narrative. 101,532 miles reported. Look up ODI 10705945 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10165885 · 2006-08-17 (August 17, 2006)
CAR WILL DIE AT HIGHWAY SPEED, LEADING TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKING. 2001 CHEVY SUBURBAN WITH 8.1L ENGINE. THIS SOUNDS THE SAME AS OPEN COMPLAINT NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE06016. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10165885 at NHTSA ↗