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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 steering complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated that the steering was loose and had a lot of play in it, since the vehicle was purchased. The looseness became progressively worse until there was a safety issue. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined that the steering column knot needed re-packing. The consumer stated even when the vehicle was in park, the play is still there. Updated 07/28/06.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving on an interstate highway at 70mph, there was stinging/burning sensation to the contact's foot. When the foot was removed from the gas pedal, a steaming liquid was observed on the foot and on the floor around the pedals. The liquid was spewing from an area under dashboard above the gas, break and clutch pedals. Steam/vapor also appeared to be coming out of the defroster vents on the dashboard.
The power steering gear was leaking, and then replaced by the dealership the vehicle was purchased at. The steering gear still has not been adjusted properly after several complaints have been made to the dealer.
Steering column: pulled out of driveway, driving along the highway attempted to make a left turn and steering column came loose on the right side. Vehicle accelerated to the maximum. Put foot on brake, but it would not stop, had to turn the key off to stop vehicle. *ak
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