2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering problems

Filed Jun 20, 2023 · Steering · CA

The vehicle was being driven in a parking lot, fortunately, when there was a loud snapping noise that resulted in the total loss of steering control. The vehicle was moving at about 5 MPH at time of the incident. 10 minutes prior, it was being driven on the Freeway at 60 to 65 MPH. In the parking lot, at the time of the steering failure, it was put into Park, ignition was turned off and a Tow service was called to tow vehicle home. The next day, I (the owner) inspected the steering system and found the reason it failed. A threaded connection on the "Pitman Arm" had snapped in half, terminating the connection between the steering column and the center link, causing catastrophic failure of steering system. The vehicle was transported to a repair facility where my diagnosis was confirmed. The Pitman Arm was replaced, at a cost of about $600.00 and returned to service. There were no warning signs, that I was aware of, prior to the component failure. In my opening sentence, I use the term "fortunately" , which truly is an understatement . Had the incident occurred 10 minutes earlier while on the freeway or if it hadn't occurred in a parking lot at a relatively low speed, I don't even like to think about the death, injury and damage that would have occurred.

Filed May 17, 2022 · Brakes, Steering · WA

2003 CHEVROLET Silverado1500 HD have power hydro brake liitle leaking when driving so loud same time steering to turning so loud and very hard apply brake step on brake so loud try to stop not easy scary and parked at home right now, i beleive fact recall now because your repoert said that "found none recall", it is now problems same my dad have van recall for 2003 Express 1500 and Express 2500 van problems hybro booster brake and steering system found recall now... as 2003 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 hd problem same thing the problem, you shoud add up recall because show " no found recall " ???, are you notice different? It parts are same problems with van and truck power hydro and brake/steering system . Please let me to know and email back to me sooner, Thanks.

Filed May 18, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

My engine has been giving me lean condition codes p0171, p0174 and truck is lacking performance really bad and coolant problems too please message me back

Filed May 3, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 85,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel pulled to the left and right and the vehicle swerved after driving over a bump. The dealer diagnosed that the vehicle and the two control arms were replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 12/23/16*lj the consumer stated the wiring harness for heater number 4 setting blew out. There was an electrical odor. Updated 01/04/17.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 160,000 miles · NE

Traveling 25 miles home on interstate van had been cutting out if I pull over stop wait, can re-start and go a while. Cant predict it seemed to stay running if I went faster big mistake moved to pass it quit, at interstate speeds almost had to go into medium after yelling and waving arms and praying I got back into the right lane pulled off onto shoulder and went to pieces. It then stopped more and more finally got home and have not touched it since. I have been reading about similar events and it seems it is the crankcase positioning sensor. I am just happy to be alive. Need to fix it and sell it. Thanks for listening I am senior citizen.

Filed Sep 1, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 180,000 miles · WA

Reduced engine power. This has been occurring off and on for about 9 months, have taken it to dealer multiple times and replaced everything that was said would fix the problem. The problem still occurs even after replacing: accelerator and receiver on throttle body as well as checking wiring harness for issues. Essentially, the vehicle will lose the function of the accelerator without warning at any given time during the use of the vehicle. The dealer has told me that they don't have any idea why it still is having this issue...the other day the vehicle was being driven and reduced engine power mode set in and at the same time the power steering went out. Thought the power steering going out at the same time was a one time deal but it happened again the very next day. The vehicle had this issue on the highway the other day and nearly caused an accident. It is shocking that there are not thousands of complaints with this same issue, if you look up forums on this topic there are over 200,000 threads on this very issues. There are thousands of forum complaints about reduced engine power and how people have spent $1000 plus at the dealer and the issue still persists. The drive by wire functionality instead of using a throttle cable seems to be having issues that even gm doesn't have an answer for. Would appreciate any looking into on this subject.

Filed Jun 30, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 162,829 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the key was extremely difficult to turn and remove from the ignition. The vehicle also stalled on multiple occasions. The contact had to turn the key back and forth in the ignition switch numerous times in order for the vehicle to start. The contact also had difficulty turning the steering wheel upon making a turn. The steering wheel jerked violently and vibrated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 162,829.

Filed May 4, 2014 · Steering · 52,000 miles · OH

Power steering is lost at low speeds.

Filed Feb 13, 2013 · Steering · 60,292 miles · TX

I was driving home after moritz chevrolet in fort worth, texas replaced a passengers door module. While driving 5-10 MPH, the steering wheel locked during left and right turns and the engine shut down. After I restarted the truck, the steering wheel went back to normal. I almost hit a curb after making a right turn. I'm afraid to drive my truck, because I could have been in an accident if I were going any faster.

Filed Aug 25, 2012 · Steering · 66,000 miles · PA

I was trying to parallel park when it became very difficult to turn steering wheel to the right. Ever since making right hand turns are difficult unless engine rpms are over 2000 mechanic says steering box needs replaced don't know why this isn't a recall I've heard of others having the same problem.