Power steering pump shaft broke in half.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado steering complaints
Page 2 of 3: complaints 11 to 40 of 69, newest first, as owners wrote them.
The steering wheel failed to turn when the vehicle was in idle.
Vibration/clunking felt in steering column and steering wheel at low speeds. Dt
Consume rwas pulling inside of driveway, and without prior warning, steering wheel was hard to steer. Dealership was aware of problem.
At approximately 24,000 miles the steering column developed a rattle that was louder when turning or driving on bumpy road. Dealership replaced the intermediate steering module at approximately 26,000 miles. The same behavior began occuring at approximately 50,000 miles. Mechanic indicates that the intermediate steering module has excessive play. Manufacturer does not acknowledge a problem, and I have stopped doing business with the dealership because of shody service.
While at dealership for repair work mechanic determined that rear rotors were crumbling and needed to be replaced, drums and lining as well.*ak the emergency brake was not working. The rear brakes were corroded and worn out. The rear brake pads and both rear rotors were replaced. The brake shoes on both sides were replaced. There was a squeaking noise in the front end when the vehicle goes over bumps. The driver door panel failed and was reinstalled, also the arm rest for the bucket seat pops off constantly, seat belts lock up after being replaced twice under recall, the steering joint was repaired, also when consumer steps on the gas, the truck does not move for a few seconds, the rear window was replaced, due to leaking, and the engine hesitates.
Steering column makes a loud noise and vibrates. Steering column feels as though it is falling off. Dealer contacted. *ak
Abs light came on at 40 MPH. When shutting off engine ABS pump kept running. Dealer determined ABS pump needed to be replaced.*ak consumer feels chevrolet should pay for the service of their failed component. Also the steering clunks when going over bumps.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
There is a rattling noise coming from steering while the consumer is driving. Contacted dealer ,and dealer replaced a part, but that did not remedy the problem.
Steering column pops out of shaft which makes vehicle wobbly when driving due to malfunction of intermediate steering column shaft, and gear box coming out of vehicle. Dealer contacted.
Consistantly had a problem in the steering column, replaced three intermediate shafts and a steering box. Still a friction/vibration noise in the steering when moving at a slower speed, causing a loud squealing noise.
Right front tie rod separated from the steering control arm, resulting in loss of control of truck
Unresponsive steering/ noise/ manufacturer date 12/1998.
Truck will not turn very easily to the left. Power steering pump is gone, possibly the steering gear as well, which may cause loss of steering control.
When applying brakes at any speed brake pedal goes down more than it should, it feels spongy, and braking distance is extended. Dealer has replaced front and rear rotors 3 times. Once due to rust, other times dealer did not know what else to do. Front and rear pads were replaced twice.*ak consumer states there is a noise in the steering, also seat belt was hanging up, the underhood lamp was inoperative, an horn acting erractically.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Intermediate shaft on steering had to be replaced twic. . It caused vibration of steering column and noise while turning and during slowdown of vehicle. At this time part has to be replaced a third time.
When at a stop consumer cannot turn steering wheel to right unless there is momentum. This started happening approximately 2 weeks ago. Dealership could not reproduce this problem. Also, consumer was informed that this vehicle was not included in recall 98v242000 related to steering. *ak
Steering wheel fails to turn, resulting in loss of steering control at typically lower speeds. Dealership does not know reason for defect.
The brakes fade while driving, the brake pads were replaced. Nlm
Abs module continues to run, ABS & brake light on in dash. Many others like this. Chevy has started installing a different unit, but has not recalled the older units that have failed.
The components on this truck ranging from the engine and drivetrain, windows, streering gear and shafts, e-brake lines, fuel pedal linkage and now the fuel gae itself has been a constant source of problems for me since the turch wes only a few months old ( 8,000 miles). Chevrolet has admitted that they knwon of most of the major problems but has indicated that they are "working on a fix". Yet I have to contiune to drive the vehicle. I need some help.onsta
Steering and the braking systems on these vehicles should not go out with under 35000 miles on them.
A piece of metal fell out of steering column. Also, front end needed alignment due to drifting/pulling right/ 4-wd light keeps coming on. When shifting into gear, rear end would pop, and ABS brakes went out when applied. When vehicle is turned off it would still be running. Would restart it and it turned off.
This vehicle is included in recall 98v342000/ steering gar bolts failure. Parts that are needed are not available. Dealer was notified about the recall in september 2000.
Speedometer reads fast.
Service department for wheeler chevrolet cannot find the cause for the failures, they said they hoped the problems was fixed, however the right wheelbearing had to be replaced again and the brakes failed because of the rotor locking to the spindle when the bearing wore out after less then 30 miles and I have retained a private company to correct the defect and to see why wheelers could not sole this problem, they told me at one point that I shouldn't worry about the grinding noise the bearing prior to this one was making and to drive as normal as you can see by the low milage I dont drive it and until the saftey issue is resolved I will not allow my family to either.
Consumer exprienced a loud rattlling from steering column. Intermediate shaft had to be replaced. It was the second time to be replaced & no reason why it had occurred. Dealer said they have replaced 12 in the last year & they have started to keep some in stock.
Steering was pulling to right after tire rotation with gradual progression and after 4 alignments and 3 front tire swaps it still pulls to right not as severely but noticeably different than before rotation. Also seems to have more play in the steering with about a 1/4 to 1/2" radius of no tire movement even though I am moving the wheel. Dealer kept the vehicle 2 days and said their machine was off but I had the job done the first two times and 1 front tire swap at another place and they also checked to see if the machine was off and it wasn't. Any suggestions. If I let go of the steering wheel I will almost immediately divert to the right. What is the standard for a vehicle after it is aligned-how far should you be able to travel in a straight line assuming the road is level?
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1999 Chevrolet Silverado?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history