There was a rattling noise in the steering column. The noise occurred while driving or turning. The consumer was informed by another chevrolet owner that they were experiencing the same problem and it was due to a defect in the intermediate steering shaft and brushing. The dealership will be contacted.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado: clunking or noise when steering
10 of the 1,659 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado describe clunking or noise when steering.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 17 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Clunking or noise when steering by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
Unresponsive steering/ noise/ manufacturer date 12/1998.
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.
Whenever turning a corner or hitting a bump or crack in road, steering would make clunking noise. Have been to the dealership 3 times, but mechanic could not locate or resolve problem.
Truck has been shaking since we purchased it, the steering wheel @ 64mph. Also makes popping noise when you turn steering wheel. The engine has a miss, left rear window wont seal shut, rear seat makes a clunking noise when someone is siting on it while in it. Passenger window makes a loud noise when you roll it down, stain on cab of truck, scratch's on mirrors and on paint under drivers doors. Over spray on paint and on windows.
60-75mph vibration, steering knock, rear end rattle
? 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.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in steering wheel and/or steering column (replace upper...
- Reduced steering effort (diagnose/replace steering wheel position sensor)
- Clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in steering wheel
- Lack of steering assist or shudder during parking lot type maneuvers
- Concerns that clunk noise CAN be heard coming from under the hood also felt in the steering wheel
- Clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in steering wheel
- Clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in the steering wheel
- Intermediate steering shaft service kit
Related recalls
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: extended cab 4-wheel drive pickup trucks. Some of these vehicles have a lower than specified torque on all three of the steering gear to frame attachment bolts. The bolts can loosen over time allowing the steering gear to move. This loosening can result in some unresponsive steering feel and some noise to the driver.
- Risk
- If this condition is ignored, the steering gear to frame can wear and/or fatigue the attaching bolts to the point of breakage or the bolts backing out. If all the bolts break or back out, the steering gear would separate from the frame resulting in a loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will retorque the steering gear to frame bolts to proper specifications.
Recall number 98V242000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado steering noise
Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado?
10 of 1,659 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado (1%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado?
There is 1 recall and 17 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado
ABS 582Brake failure 124Tire blowout 31Grinding brakes 26Seat belt 21No deployment 20Knocking 19Harsh shifting 18Fuel gauge 17Stalling 16Jerking 15Pulling 11Headlights 10Sudden acceleration 10Power steering loss 9Battery drain 8Loss of power 8Spongy pedal 8Fuel pump 7Water leak 7Ball joint 6Fire or smoke 6Power windows 6Slipping 6Won't shift 6Whining noise 6Premature wear 5
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