We have classified the 1 complaints from 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara about STEERING into the following categories.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 suzuki grand vitara. the contact stated that when starting the vehicle, she would hear a loud squeaking noise. also when she made turns at low speeds, the noise gets louder. the vehicle was inspected by several independent mechanics and they were unable to diagnose the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 98,000. the vin was unavailable.
Vehicle tie rod broke.*mr the failure caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and consequently struck a concrete divider wall and the air bags fail to deploy. *ph (per alberto jimenez this document is considered a mailed in voq) *jb
I was proceeding slowly, in 4 wheel drive, on a straight stretch of road. it was snowing lightly. i felt a slight "thump" under the car, as if i'd run over a small stick or something similar. the car suddenly veered to the right, struck a snowbank, and then spun around, coming to rest with the left front against the guardrail. the steering knuckle had fractured. the factory replacement part has been significantly redesigned, and has been reinforced at the exact spot that snapped. is there a history of problems with this part?*ak