NHTSA Complaint #863316 — 1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	863316
Vehicle	1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date Filed	June 9, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

EA-99-011; WHILE DRIVING AND UPON ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT OR A RIGHT HAND TURN, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. PROBLEM WAS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN. ALSO, NOTICED PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL ,CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL LEFT AND RIGHT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER, CASE NUMBER C00509683. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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