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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Steering Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 447 total for the year
Median mileage
78,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1% of the 447 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“My stability track light will come on and my Tahoe will decrease in speed when this happens. This has happened multiple times in the past couple of months. My dashboard has a huge crack over the instrument cluster. It made a loud pop sound when it split. There is a rubbing noise coming from my steering column when I have to turn a corner.”

NHTSA complaint #10992858, filed 2017-06, 78,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle made a loud noise and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 46,595. Updated 10/29/14 updated 4/22/2015”

NHTSA complaint #10633181, filed 2014-09, 46,595 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact purchased a vehicle from an independent mechanic and was informed that the brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. Also, the contact stated that the steering made noises while driving various speeds and the oil gauge fluctuated while accelerating. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle hesitated after accelerating from a stop. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently while driving various speeds. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 172,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11270687, filed 2019-10, 172,000 miles

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202524%
202446%
202352%
202232%
2021153%
2020611%
201987%
20181110%
201753%
2016208%
20157011%
201444%
201352%
201242%
201131%
201021%
200983%
200861%
2007101%
200654%
2005196%
2004296%
20035210%
2002409%
2001184%
2000104%
1999468%
19983112%
199710526%
1996114%
199552%
199415%
1993113%

Other parts of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe

Other or unknown
212 complaints
Air bags
185 complaints
Body and structure
81 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Electronic stability control
15 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology