2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 282 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,790miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, 4% of the 282 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,790 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Intermittently steering wheel will lock up in the direction it's being turned, driver has to apply brakes to unlock it. The dealership indicated that because the steering column has bushings instead of bearing, the bushing wear out, which cause the problem. Please provide more details. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10002305, filed 2003-01, 35,000 miles“Steering loses power when turned mostly to the left. Also loses power in left curves and has to be manually steered in the curve to keep from crossing the center lines on the highway. This has become a frequent occurrence as of late.”
NHTSA complaint #10056483, filed 2004-02, 10,200 miles“Vehicle is a 2000 2wd Chevrolet Tahoe. Vehicle was being backed out of a parking space when a loud bang was heard. After this bang, the steering was very loose and it was hard to control the vehicle. Immediate problem was determined to be 2 of the 3 bolts holding steering box in place had sheared. Chevy dealer has not offered a good explanation for this failure. He keeps stating that the vehicle hit something to cause the bolts to shear. Vehicle is in excellent condition and well maintained.”
NHTSA complaint #10063937, filed 2004-03, 47,790 miles“I have had the ps pump, steering gear box, fuel pump, 4wd switch, and all rotors/ brakes replaced. My sunroof rubber seal had to be replaced. All my work has been done by a GM dealership from north carolina, mo & wa. My vehicle has never been off road, it is more for looks. But I am not pleased with this $38,000 maintenance trap. I have all documented work and services.”
NHTSA complaint #763833, filed 2002-07“My rear windshield collapsed into pieces when I opened the cargo door. The shattered glass flew everywhere and resulted in minor cuts scrapes, and not to mention incontrollable tears on my 6-yr old daughter and myself. The service dept. Employee stated several vehicles have gone for the same reason. My parking brake is inoperable and caused my vehicle not to pass inspection. My co-worker had the same problem just yesterday and it needed all of the cabling replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10073138, filed 2004-05Related service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 4 | 6% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 15 | 3% |
| 2020 | 6 | 11% |
| 2019 | 8 | 7% |
| 2018 | 11 | 10% |
| 2017 | 5 | 3% |
| 2016 | 20 | 8% |
| 2015 | 70 | 11% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 8 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 19 | 6% |
| 2004 | 29 | 6% |
| 2003 | 52 | 10% |
| 2002 | 40 | 9% |
| 2001 | 18 | 4% |
| 2000 | 10 | 4% |
| 1999 | 46 | 8% |
| 1998 | 31 | 12% |
| 1997 | 105 | 26% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
136 complaintsTires
23 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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