2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering problems

Filed Feb 15, 2018 · Steering · TX

The ignition is not working right

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Steering · 107,000 miles · MN

At low speeds my 2002 chevy 4wd will not turn to the right. Left does not seem to be affected. I have replaced the belt, and the belt tensioner, and the idler pully with no change to the steering. I also have replaced the power steering fluid on a regular basis (50,000 miles between). I was about to replace the power steering pump when I found that others have had problems with the rack and pinion. I am hoping this report will convince gm to issue a recall. Truck has approximately 107,000 miles.

Filed Aug 22, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · LA

I have a 2002 chevy silverado 1500 truck, and had a new set of tires (oem size), a new napa hub bearing assembly and a new napa inner tie rod. This work was professionally installed by a certified ase mechanic at a local repair shop on july 3, 2013. The tie rod failed on july 29, 2013. The hub bearing and the inner tie rod were replaced due to normal wear. Thankfully - this happened while I was backing out of my driveway and not last weekend doing 70 MPH on the highway with my family in my truck. Failure of this part on the highway could have cost me my life, my family's lives and the lives of everyone else in my unintended path. Vehicle was "repaired" by the local shop in the driveway and they showed up with a replacement napa inner tie rod. I see on the box that this part is manufactured in china. I did not want that part on my vehicle and told them they could install it for a one-time trip to the shop but then I want it changed to another brand. They obliged and found another manufacturer. The napa part is es3478 - inner tie rod.

Filed Dec 14, 2012 · Body, Brakes · 82,457 miles · NH

Took truck in for state inspection, truck failed inspection due to rusted brake lines, power steering pump leaking , dealer said it would be $1228.43 to $1420.99 to just fixed the brake lines all lines needed replaced and calipers screws. Power steering pump cost 535.00 to replace. Poor quality ,high cost to fix and lack of safety on gm part for not covering rubber coating or using stainless steel lines to protect our family very discouraged with service tech said these are the prices. What happened to our safety. Brake lines and gas lines should not be made of steel that can corrode and rust out and break. Power steering pump with these few miles should not have gone out. My 1988 chevy truck never had these problems. There needs to be a recall.

Filed Mar 5, 2012 · Steering · 111,230 miles · VA

Steering shaft makes noises on turns and bumpy roads.

Filed Feb 26, 2012 · Steering · 98,000 miles · MO

When I turn or hit a bump it makes a clunk, and you can hear it and feel it through the steering wheel, now have 119000 miles on it. I am consurned it my become a safety issue.

Filed Jan 2, 2012 · Steering · 35,000 miles · FL

Vehicle was taken to dealer regarding this issue at 35000 miles, in 2004. They could find nothing wrong. I found that this was a common problem involving only the 2002 model. The dealer said it was not a safety problem, just an annoyance I would have to live with. I still own this vehicle now in 2012 and still see many complaints, ineffective repairs reported, and people not understanding why gm has not done a recall, or issued any bulletins. Why is it only the 2002 model had this problem ? I hesitate letting anyone else drive the truck due to safety concerns it should be recalled.

Filed Feb 18, 2011 · Steering · 20,000 miles · CA

This model pickup had a noisy intermediate steering shaft replaced in mid 2004 and the replacement made the same clucking noise shortly after and we were told to wait until a fix that would last was engineered. We later found gm had a fix but our extended warranty in dec 2007 was over and the service bulletin that would fix this could not be done free. This noise was common and it is loud enough to mask other noises that could cause a wreck or loss of control. Gm should have a recall so they can fix a failed component that finally they got right. Failed component was intermediate steering shaft loose and noisy. Yes, I am I certified mechanic since 1958. Bad spelling but a good mechanic.

Filed Jun 23, 2010 · Steering · CO

2002 chevrolet silverado k1500. Consumer states defective part in steering column *tgw the consumer stated since 2002 the intermediate shaft has been repaired five times, to eliminate the rattle when turning the steering wheel or when going over a bump. The consumer stated he located a gm service bulletin regarding the intermediate shaft.

Filed Nov 14, 2009 · Steering · 19,000 miles · AL

The intermediate steering shaft has a clunking/knocking noise when turning wheels at low speeds.