2000 Chevrolet Silverado steering problems

Filed Nov 18, 2011 · Steering · 65,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado. The contact was driving 10 MPH over a speed bump when a clunking noise was heard from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 67,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2006 · Steering · 25,000 miles · CO

I own a 2000 chevy silverado. The upper intermediate steering shaft is defective and was replaced per service bulletin 00-02-35-003j in jan. 2002. Problems with chatters and erratic steering performance have continued and gm states that they plan to correct the problem but never have. Their recommendation is to grease the shaft...which only helps for a few thousand miles and then the chatter and erratic steering performance returns. It's a distraction which driving and in my opinion could result in an accident. I also question whether the current shaft is strong enough in the event of a rigorous steering maneuver. Gm has dragged it's feet on this and it's time an outside agency looked into it and insisted that gm recall the vehicle and develop a permanent fix for this problem. Such erratic performance in my opinion is a distraction that could contribute to an accident and the shaft could strip or fracture as well in certain situations according to certain mechanics I've talked with.

Filed Apr 17, 2006 · Steering · 83,000 miles · MN

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 MPH the steering and brakes failed. The contact depressed the brake pedal with excessive force to stop the vehicle. It was taken to an independent repair shop who determined that the problem was due to a broke shaft in the power steering pump. The power steering pump was replaced. The dealership was alerted. Updated 5/2/2006 -

Filed Apr 5, 2006 · Steering · 29,000 miles · WI

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 MPH the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence where it was determined the power steering pump had failed. The power steering pump was replaced by the contact and the manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Feb 14, 2006 · Steering · 74,000 miles · NJ

My vehicle became stuck in the snow. Once I was able to get moving the power steering pump failed. Besides not being able to steer the pump also assists the brakes. I was unable to stop the vehicle from rolling, without putting the vehicle in park. There is a current recall, # 05001, for the same model year vehicle but my VIN number is not within the range.

Filed Jan 23, 2006 · Steering · 69,322 miles · MI

While driving 2000, chevrolet, silverado and coming off the exit ramp from the highway vehicle lost power assist steering and brakes. This almost have an accident and r vehicle ran off the road. If there would have been a vehicle next to consumer's vehicle he would not have been able to avoid hitting it. When I got the truck back home and started inspecting it to see what happened. Being a licensed technician I found that power steering pump failed. Having access to repair information was able to find gmc recall 205010 concerning the failure of the power steering pump. When contacting taylor chevrolet and talking to mike in service department was told that the recall did not apply to this vehicle, and to contact gmc customer service. Then I called gmc customer service and was told the same thing. This was the exact symptom that the recall stated, but they told me it did not apply to this vehicle. This failure could have caused a serious accident. Someone should find out how many more trucks were driving with faulty power steering pumps before someone got killed.

Filed Jun 8, 2005 · Brakes, Steering · MI

Dt: contact states at low speeds when the brakes are applied the vehicle lurches forward. When going at faster speeds and the brakes are applied vehicle jerks. This happens especially during the winter. The service dealer stated it was the hubs. *ak consumer adds the recall to replace the steering pump has made the brakes fail constantly at low speed and has caused jerking at high speeds. *tt

Filed Jun 1, 2005 · Steering · 86,500 miles · TN

Dt: sitting still or at low speeds the steering will not turn left. It binds up turning left.

Filed May 28, 2005 · Brakes, Steering · 54,200 miles · NJ

Lost power steering and power breaks while driving vehicle

Filed May 15, 2005 · Airbags, Steering · 76,000 miles · AZ · crash · 1 injury

I was in a head on collision and received a compound fracture to my right femur bone, 2 black eyes and fractured ribs due to the inactivation of the drivers and passenger airbag modules, also the steering wheel bent resembling an airplane wheel. My wife checked the internet after the incident and found there was a recall for the airbag module on the year of my 2000 chevrolet silverado truck. We were never notified of this before the incident, but are currently receiving updates today. Do not understand why we were never notified of this. The truck is now in a storage yard and we are awaiting the response from the insurance adjustor.