Firestone wilderness/at tires had a bubble in it due to tread separation which caused a steering problem. Dealer has been contacted.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado steering complaints
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Pe00 020; consumer took vehicle to dealership because he was having problem with steering. Mechanic told him that front driver's tire tread had separated from wheel. Tires were firestone wilderness #at p26575r16/114s/m/s. Dealership replaced the tire. *ak firestone wilderness at p265/75/r16
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: at )
Steering shaft connected to steering column was loose. Dealership replaced it. Also, when consumer was traveling at a high speed anti-lock brakes were not operable, and when he applied brakes vehicle vibrated.
Vehicle drifts to the right when driving at highway speeds. Dealer has replaced intermediate shaft, and done 2 alignment jobs at 9,000 miles and 16,000 miles. However defect still occurs. *ak
Bearing in steering column kept breaking. Dealer found problem because mechanic experienced the same. In a matter of months, it came loose again & dealer ordered new bearing. Dealer really could not seem to remedy problem. Consumer called manufacturer. Service manager stated vehicle was fixed & paper work showed no proof.
I am planning on turning this vehicle in on the lemon law. No safety defect listed witin summary.
Steering gear box failure. Steering action very loose in left/right turns with excessive steering column vibration. Dealership stated that this is a common problem with 1999 silverados. Dealer replaced gear box. Steering is now very tight...almost too tight.
Steering gear box came loose while driving. Would make noises & wobble around. Gear box was not secured to frame. Taken vehicle twice to dealership for repairs. Would hold for a few days & come loose. Problem not solved. Recall #98v242000 was issued on that make/model. But not this vehicle was not included due to VIN.
The passenger seat has been fixed 3 times, and still becomes loose...the seat belt is connected to the seat back.....the steering wheel/box has been in for repairs 4 times, and only thing found is loose bolts, the exaust system was replaced 2 times, and found to be out of alignment on the 4th time in
Onsumer is not satisfied with this vehicle. Dealership had vehicle for thirty days over two month period. Consumer heard a grinding noise underneath the hood . Front four wheel drive differential was replaced. Also, steering wheel had a lot of play, and was replaced with upper and lower shaft/ transmission wouldn't shift into second and third gears. Dealership reprogramed PCM, and the transmission still doesn't operate at all. The back window flew open from the third door.
Intermittently while applying the brakes power steering becomes inoperative which may result in loss of vehicle control. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Dealer has tried 4 times to repair this problem, but of no avail. Meanwhile dealer replaced gear steering box/power steering pump, and the cooling coil and hoses.
Steering column center shaft loose causing it to vibrate. Nlm
The tailgate is out of alignment.
Transmission slips out of gear on occasions, on two occasions the key was removed and consumer was exiting vehicle at time of slippage.
Vehicle has been aligned 3 times and still pulls to the right. Also has required service on steering box.
Steering wheel shakes at 64 MPH and now since they so called repaired it : it shakes also at 70mph. Chevrolet has not yet been able to repair the problem after truck has been in shop 8 times. Now they are avoiding us regarding the problems.
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I feel this vehicle is unsafe to drive unless this problem is repaired. It dangerously pulls to the right all the time. On secondary roads if you let go of the steering wheel the truck will jump hard to the right. It has been back four times for repair with little results. The last time kahty steel at midway chevy (410‑957‑2222) told me that this problem cannot be corrected, it was in the design of the vehicle and nothing could be done, all the silverado's will perform the same way. I am seeking legal help to get gm to repurchase the vehicle.( dot number: 2314 tire size: p265/75r16 )
? Power steering makes a loud noise turning wheel to left and quitens down turning to the right , while accelerating . Not sure if power steering is the problem . Dealer says other trucks make the same noise and want investagate until chevrolet issues a tsb.
While driving 40 MPH , lost control. Vehicle went into a ditch. Upon impact, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy which did not protect the occupant in this crash. Please provide further information and VIN#.
After sitting over night you take vehicle on highway it will begin shimming lightly and then build up until the wheel shakes violently. If you try to brake it gets worse. When you pull it off road and start up the shimmy usually goes away. It is lucky we haven't been killed. I have been told by the dealer that other trucks have had the same problem. One driver recorded this on tape. Another dealer in the area is also having this problem the dealer and company cannot find out what is wrong. The last time the dealer had the truck for 2 weeks. They have been playing with it since march. Gen motors has been no help. Their tac has no answer, yet I am stuck with this problem. What does it take? My wife and I to be killed? She will not drive it .
Steering wheel will not return to the center / straight after making a turn. Possible alignment failure. However, dealer cannot determine the problem.
Date of purchase: 10/14/1998. Check engine light appeared first day of pick up. Kightlinger motors put new part on the next week. December 28, 1998: took to dealer stating something wrong with front diff. Said nothing wrong. 1/17/99: front differential snapped, gear box broke. Would not warranty! Paid 3700 to fix. Next week, knocking noise. Took in said nothing wrong. Took to different dealer. One bolt holding gear box , front diff. In. 6/21/99 brakes metal to metal. Took to kight. Said stone caught. Took to different dealer, replaced brakes and rotors. Front end needs replacing 7/3/99: no brakes-fluid leaks. *ak( dot number: 0000 tire size: 265r7516 )
The vehicle vibrates at and after 65 MPH, the steering wheel shimmies and shakes. Have taken to dealer on two seperate dates for repair. Was told cause unknown. Tires have been rotated and balances 4 time in 6 months. Tire dealer blames wheels or other mechanical problems. Brake pedal will go to floorboard with slight pressure. Have not had to make panic stop. Vehicle vibrates under slight pull at low speeds as if pulling heavy load.
Recall 98v242000.98062. While driving between 30-35 MPH the steering will vibrate quite a bit. Dealer was contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
(1) steering: vibrates when going over bumpy roads or bad roads. Happens when slowing down or going around corners. Would move & make clattering noises. Dealer said vehicle is not under recall even though experiencing the same problem (98v242000). (2) driver's power seat track brackets would move or shift & make clunking noises when getting in or out of seat. Seat would rock back & forth. Dealership will not repair the tract or brackets on power seats. Owner wants vehicle inspected for vibration problem but not by dealership.
Steering wheel begins shaking at 60mph. Shaking increases with speed.
The 1999 chev. Silverado with rack and pinion has many problems and g-m is trying to sweep it under the rug. For verification of the problem contact gene scott at hudiburg chevrolet at 817.498.2400 as general motors has bought back 4 of these vehicles from their customers and know that they have the problem. I have problems with mine but they are giving me the run around.
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