2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: loss of power steering

Filed Apr 27, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 52,601 miles · NY

Engine idler pulley seized causing serpentine belt to break which resulted in loss of power steering and loss of power brakes..2 local gm dealer parts department's stated this is common on the duramax diesel engine.

Filed Mar 24, 2013 · Body, Brakes · 32,320 miles · MA

Vehicle under carriage looks more like a 30 year old vehicle. Brakes lines have failed causing extended stopping distance or swerving off road to avoid collision. Oil cooler lined ruptured and leaked oil on exhaust manifold, a potential fire hazard, especially when all the exhaust manifolds rotted as well so hot exhaust gases are not directed out the exhaust, also a concern for poisoning occupants with toxic exhaust gases . Power steering fittings rotted causing loss of steering. Gm is useless, when I contacted them they said it is the environment. I asked them why a toyota and acura, both 8 years older showed no such failures or even signs of rust on critical components. Gm responded that they couldn't answer that question. Hmmm, I wonder why. In 39 years of driving, it is the most I ever paid for a vehicle, 48,000 dollars, and the manufacturer refuses any assistance. That's the thanks for bailing them out. It has also had wires to blower motor burn, rear brake rotors rotted away at 22,000 miles, ground wires under hood have rotted and fallen of... More potential hazards, A/C compressor seized a came apart. I could go on and on. There needs to be a serious investigation into gm and.the poor quality and lack of concern for the safety of the public. It is by far the worst vehicle I have owned, ever.

Filed Mar 12, 2013 · Brakes, Steering · 89,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that while shifting into drive, the brakes and the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 89,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2009 · Brakes, Steering · 87,125 miles · CA

Drove 40 miles from work to home on nov.25th and parked in my driveway. No issues. On saturday, nov.28th, attempting to leave driveway, had loss of steering and braking (no power assist) and rolled into street. Vehicle towed to local dealer. Cause was ruptured nitrogen cannister at hydroboost assembly with loss of power assist and contamination of fluids. Fortunately, I was in my driveway on not on the 40 mile trip to or from work on interstate highway.

Filed Dec 14, 2007 · Brakes, Steering · 12,500 miles · OH

Vehicle sat at the airport for 72hrs. When I left the airport, the brakes felt spongy, but were able to stop the vehicle. On the freeway as I was braking, the brakes began to feel more spongy, requiring increased stopping distance. When I arrived at my residence approximately 45 miles from the airport, I tried to turn into my driveway, only to find I had lost all power steering assist and braking assist. I was able to finally turn in, but had to use my emergency brake to come to a full stop. Once, stopped, I found I could not turn the steering wheel and there were no brakes. I opened the power steering reservoir cap, which immediately spewed a few ounces of p/s fluid over the engine compartment, fortunately not on the hot exhaust. Dealer had the vehicle towed 2 miles to their dealership where they claimed they could not duplicate the problem. However, they did keep it over night and decide to change a p/s pressure relief valve even though they could not duplicate anything. I filed a complaint to gm without anyone taking this serious safety issue as a real problem. This safety issued must be addressed and the root cause must be found before serious injury/death occurs due to this problem.

Filed Aug 6, 2007 · Steering · 22,000 miles · AL

Little or no power steering at idle engine speed. Extremely difficult to steer in cold weather. All power steering parts including pump, gearbox, pressure valve etc. Have been replaced by dealer. Manufacturer has a recall on this vehicle for this problem but no correction with the problem has occurred. Very dangerous condition in tight parking situations etc.