I have my Tahoe going into service tomorrow for a non related issue, but I would like to discuss this issue with them and have a little knowledge of what the steering problem might be. I searched the forum for over an hour and didnt see much.

I am on my Second 2007 Tahoe, this one has had a lot of issues compared to the first one.

My tahoe steering has felt very strange since I picked it up 3 months ago with 15k miles on it. Almost like it is loose! My daily driver (99 ford escort) has a tighter feel. Almost like there is slack when I am turning. Every once in a while, while backing up, or moving very slowly it feels like it jerks/bumps/pops. I know that something is wrong and I want it corrected as I have no idea what it is or the dangers of it.

When I first got this Tahoe I took it in for the E85 update and I mentioned this issue. They said they "looked" it over and didnt see anything wrong. Well I know for a fact it isnt normal, my last Tahoe didnt have this issue. I dont like that it feels like it slips or pops. Every once in a while I think I actually hear it pop, but that could be my imaging the noise.

The popping/slipping is really only noticable while parked, or moving in reverse/forward at slow speeds. I feel this in the wheel itself, with my hands on the wheel. I dont think it is noticable except through the wheel. However, the steering feels loose or like it has slack at all times.

I want to take it in and get this corrected but I know the dealership will say, this is normal, there is nothing wrong. Well i know something is up, and I dont want it to get any worse. It is bothersome.

 

Generally this is easily fixed by replacing the power steering inlet hose assembly with P/N25858603.
Have the dealer reference GM Document ID #2083632

 

Thanks for the quick response Dave. I will see what they say. When I first took it in they said they checked it over and didnt see any problems. Well I know there is something wrong because this is my second 07. It probably feels great compared to service techs 1978 chevrlolet they are comparing it to.

Anyways, thanks again and i will see what they say.

 

I forgot to mention I was thinking it was something like tie rod ends, never would have though the steering inlet hose assembly would be the fix. However, i also dont know what exactly the inlet hose assembly does.

 

That and the muffler bearing always kept me guessing.

 

i have a 2007 tahoe and have a problem with the steering too. i get a light clunk at slow speeds when reversing and turning the wheel from side to side. i used to own a 2004 tahoe that suffered the famous intermediate steering shaft problem and it really reminds me of that feeling in the wheel. anyone else or any thought? thanks!

 

My 07 Avalananche has a similar issue.
I cannot reproduce this in ball joint testing. It is not the anti sway bar end links. The steering components appear OK and there is no play in the steering. The truck does not follow road crown or grooved pavement.

It just likes to clunk when changing course at speeds between 25 and 45. Also, if pointing downhill and turning left, it is more noticeable.