1999 Chevrolet Silverado: pulls to one side

Filed Mar 10, 2004 · Brakes · 49,189 miles · VA

On 3/9/04 I took my 1999 chevy silverado to the dealership to have the front brakes serviced. The dealer serviced the front brakes, which showed "normal wear". The dealer then checked the rear brakes and found that both rear rotors showed severe pitting. Both rear rotors were so baddly pitted that they were unable to resurface them. The dealer advised that the right rotor was 85 percent worn and the left side was 30 percent worn. The dealer also advised that the right rear caliper was sticking which LED to the excessive wear. The dealer had no explanation for the excessive pitting/rusting of the rear rotors. The dealer stated that it appeared similiar to vehicles that were recieved from auction that had been sitting for three to six months. Both rear rotors and the right rear brake caliper had to be replaced costing nearly $1000.00. My vehicle only has 49,186 miles on it. There was no indication, ie. More force than normal needed on the brake pedal for braking, grinding, or pulling to one side or the other, during braking that something may be wrong. It appears from other complaints that I have read, this is a common problem with this vehicle.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Suspension · PA

Consumer states after installing trailmaster suspension lift kit, the vehicle wanders when hitting bumps, the steering is hard to control, there is excessive tire wear and the steering stabilizers have worn out. An alignment was performed and tires were balance, but problem still exist. Manufacturer notified.

Filed Jan 5, 2001 · Steering, Suspension · TX

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.

Filed Oct 20, 2000 · Suspension · OK

I was a victim of the may 1999 tornados. My home and previous auto were completely destroyed by the storm. Smicklas chevrolet knew I was desperate when I bought this truck new on may 12, 1999. The truck was a demonstrator, with 3585 miles on it. After I had it about two and = months, and had driven it less than 4,500 miles, a serious vibration appeared in the steering whenever the truck reached about 60 miles/hour. The shimmy is present all the time at highway speed, and sometimes the truck also pulls to the right. Between july of 1999 and july of 2000, I brought the truck back to smicklas seven times to have the steering defect corrected. I have service records for those occasions (7/31/99, 8/21/99, 8/24/99, 9/28/99, 10/20/99, 11/17/99 and 7/17/00). Smicklas just kept fooling with the tires and wheel alignment, even though it should have been obvious after the first three tries that this was not the problem. The steering defect is still there.

Filed Sep 1, 2000 · Steering · IL

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?

Filed Aug 24, 2000 · Tires · CA

Belts have slipped on at least two(2) tires, causing excessive pull to right side, alighment is ok( dot number: ? Tire size: p265/75r16 )

Filed Jun 7, 2000 · Brakes, Suspension · TN

Truck has been at dealer for repair total of 35 days before 1st anniv. Of ownership with over 20 separate problems, 5 of which are unresolved to this date. Vehicle is at dealer now for final repair before tn lemon law can be implemented. Worst and current problems are front end alignment (pulls to right), front brake squealing (pads replaced twice, rotors turned once), rear end vibration at any speed and clanking sound over bumps(all 4 tires, both rear leaf spring stacks, all 4 shocks replaced. One shock had broken shaft) , engine backfires & knocks at startup (dealer reprogrammed comp. W/no results except to improve power, but accel. Pedal sticks now!), trans. Slips from dead stop for few seconds about once per week, 4wd transfer case slipped in low in deep snow (replaced fluid and did reprogram. Results??), ext. Cab pop out windows replaced due to poor fit (one exploded upon removal & dealer had to repaint side of truck. New ones are no better than originals!), rear seat missing rubber mounts(dealer replaced, but now seat makes popping noise due to rear cab wall flexing!), drive shaft makes loud clanking sound when shifting from park(dealer says this normal!). Problems repaired: rear brake line loose & in harms way(missing mount replaced), steering box loose and steering column rattled and loose around any turns(box tightened and column shaft replaced), drivers side window switch sticking in down posit.(switch replaced), all door weatherstrips and drip rail molding loose (replaced all), rear license plate light broken and replaced, door lock levers fell out of both doors(replaced both). Lemon, lemon,lemon!!!!!!!!!!*ak( dot number: )

Filed May 2, 2000 · Tires · IL

Front left tire belts separated, causing the vehicle to pull to the left very hard. Manufacturer has been contacted.

Filed Nov 28, 1999 · Steering · NY

Vehicle has been aligned 3 times and still pulls to the right. Also has required service on steering box.

Filed Sep 3, 1999 · Suspension · GA

Engine misfires while idleing, engine knocks when started and driving, vibration at 65 miles, driver lumbar support inflates by itself, truck pulls to right even after alignment, pop out window leaks air.( dot number: )

Filed Aug 13, 1999 · Steering · MD

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 )