2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Aug 31, 2015 · Wheels · 120,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving various speeds, an abnormal clunking sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle and it vibrated violently. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 07e106000 (wheels). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear hub assembly needed to be replaced the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 22,889 miles · CT

Steering clunks on turns. Dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft under warranty per tsb. Problem resurfaced on 09/29/2006 at 44,045 miles. Dealer repaired under extended warranty . Problem showed up again on 06/17/2007 at 54, 451 miles. Dealer wanted $280 for the job. Have not repaired. The problem is now worse at 84,618 miles. Problem # 2 stop light sockets heat up and loose contact to the bulb. Dealer wants around $75 for each of the two sockets required. Problem #3 received notice from gmac stating there may be an instrument cluster problem. Don't come to the dealer unless you are experiencing the problem. Gm extended the warranty to 7 years or 70,000 miles. Naturally, my gauges failed at 79,000 and 7 years and 10 months. Dealer wants over $400 for parts alone. Updated 07/05/11 *bf updated 02/03/12

Filed Nov 30, 2010 · Steering · 65,000 miles · MS

I own a 2003 chevrolet silverado 4x4 and have had to replace the steering rod once already at about 65,000 miles due to a loud clunking noise and looseness in the steering. This set me back about $300.00 parts and labor. The mechanic told me they have a lot of trouble with this part. I am still having trouble with this as it seems like you are "wandering" when traveling down the road. I now have 108,000 miles on the truck and plan on keeping it for while longer but this is a safety concern of mine.

Filed Nov 13, 2009 · Suspension · 30,142 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 65 to 70 MPH on normal road conditions; a clunking noise came from outside of the vehicle. There was also excessive vibration in the steering wheel. The contact was able to drive normally. The technician stated the failure was contributed to the front passenger side hub. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on a separate occasion for the identical failure. The front driver side hub was replaced. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 30,142. The current mileage was 34,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2008 · Steering · 40,000 miles · NY

Intermediate steering shaft clunking while driving. This has been replaced before and the clunking stopped for a while, but it needs to be replaced again.

Filed Jan 12, 2008 · Steering · 35,600 miles · CT

Clunking noise in steering, sounds like dry shaft.

Filed Nov 3, 2007 · Steering · IL

There is a clunking noise in the steering shaft. The dealer would grease the shaft and the noise would go away for awhile. Now that the vehicle is out of warranty, they said there is nothing they can do. This part is defective and should be replaced on all affected vehicles.

Filed Oct 13, 2007 · Steering · 21,052 miles · TN

I have had clunking, stiffness, and metal to metal sounds in the steering column and felt in the steering wheel in which they repaired the intermediate shaft on the steering column. They have repaired it twice. It is now needing another repair. The clunking and noise is more prevalent when turning to the right. Very noisy and can feel it better on slow turns to the right on normal pavement.

Filed Sep 20, 2007 · Steering · 48,000 miles · AZ

Steering column-I have been driving my 2003 z71 for about 15 months and there is a terrible clunk from the steering shaft. I went to the dealer and was told this is a common defect on the 2003 z71 silverado. The mechanic stated there isn't much that can be done to fix the problem other then regrease the shaft; which will only quite the clunk for a short period of time. With so many complaints for this failure this should be replaced completely by the manufacturer at no cost to the owner of the vehicle. Gm/chevrolet needs to make this a recall item and fix their mistake rather then charge the customer for this repair.

Filed Aug 15, 2007 · Suspension · TX

My 2003 z71 has about 58000 miles on it and for about the last 20000 miles there has been a "clunk" noise that sounds like it is coming from the front end when I hit small bumps or rough roads. I am bringing it to a mechanic soon. It sounds like this is a very common problem.

Filed Mar 26, 2007 · Steering, Suspension · 53,000 miles · NJ

Tl*- the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado with 53,000 miles. The contact stated that while driving the steering column made a clunking noise. The failure occurred at any speed, but happened more while driving on rough roads. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, who lubricated the vehicle, but the failure continued. The failure had been observed three times. The noise had not effected the maneuverability of the vehicle. The current and failure mileage were both 53,000.*ak the intermediate steering shaft was replaced. Update *4/23/07

Filed Jan 22, 2007 · Steering · 15,000 miles · TX

I have been driving my 2003 silverado for four years now and have had the following problem: with 53000 miles at 10,000 miles: started dealing with intermediate steering shaft clunk. Somewhat relieved to find out that the front end isn't falling apart; dismayed to hear that I may be obliged to pay and pay to have this chronically-defective part serviced over and over again. Lubing the part is now going to fix a design problem. Now gm will not cover the lubing because it is not under any warranty. The steering shaft has a design problem that is why gm has sent out bulletins and redesigned shafts for replacements, so why is this part not on recall??? To many bulletins on one part for it not to be defective. Thanks you for your time and I wait on your response.