I was backing out of the parking spot I had been all day at work and the passanger front wheel would not straighten out. I could not pull forward or backward, I was stuck in the center of the parking lot. Then have it towed to a repair shop to have it looked at. The tie rod had stripped and come off. The repair person told me that the driver front also was stripped and would have soon failed as well. They were both replaced and the truck was aligned. This was an unexpected expense, there was no indication by myself or my husband that anything was loose or coming apart. I was one block away from getting on the interstate to go home. As I understand it I could have lost control of my truck had the tie rod failed while I was driving.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado steering complaints
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I am the owner of a 2000 chevy silverado 2500 heavy duty truck [xxx]my truck recently became disabled due to a malfunction of the power steering pump during the course of normal operation. I was returning home from running errands when I realized the truck was suddenly difficult to steer. I attempted to slow down and discovered that was difficult as well. I had no choice but to drive my vehicle home in this condition. I understand that there is currently a recall for certain trucks that contain similar or identical equipment. I have been in contact with customer service and was informed that my truck's VIN is not included in this recall. Following the conversation with a gm representative, I conducted further research. From what I can ascertain, the trucks that are included in the recall have the same hydro-boost system that my truck has. I fail to understand why gm is excluding a truck from its recall that has the same equipment and same crippling malfunction of trucks that have been recalled. I strongly feel that further inquiry is required in this matter. Please reply at your earliest possible convenience. I anticipate that your investigation will result in my vehicle being included in the recall. Thank you for your attention to this matter.*ak *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
While working on my property, I was driving up a hill in my backyard when my power steering went out while I was passing through the gate of my fence on my property causing me to impact the gate corner post. Because I was in a turn exiting through the fence, I sustained a substantial dent to the left side of my truck bed and to the right passenger door. I jacked the front of the truck, the steering wheel moved freely, no damage to the front end. I called the nearest dealership which was a gmc dealer, they indicated that I probably had a power steering pump failure. I brought it in and they confirmed that the pump had failed. They had to replace the pump and flush the system, and had the drive belts replaced while they were working in the area. Also had the dent on the left side repaired but did not repair the dent on the rh side due to the cost to do both sides.
Was backing a trailer into a barn on level ground ,power steering and power brakes failed with no warning. Repair has not been done yet.
While driving, the consumer heard a loud clunking noise coming from the steering column. Please provide more information.
While steering consumer noticed a loud popping and grinding noise coming from the steering column. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that intermediate shaft needed to be replaced due to lack of dryness. But this vehicle was not on recall.
Continued knocking from steering column. Truck was taking to dealer under warranty where the claimed that the noise was from the upper intermediate shaft lack of grease. They then greased the shaft which worked long enought to take the car out of warranty. Now the knocking is back and gm now saids that the shaft they greased needs to be replaced with an updated one. All gm did was to rigged this steering shaft long enought to take it out of warranty. They now want several hundred dollars for repairs. Also the engine in this truck knocks and pings like a diesel. I have to use premium gas and the knocking and pinging is getting worse. Gm claims this noise is normal for this engine and brushed me off saying they could do nothing about it, its normal.
The consumer took vehicle to dealer for brake inspection, and was informed that the rotors were completely rusted. The consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told that warranty expired, and there was nothing they could do. Also, the vehicle had only 37,000 miles since the brakes were serviced, and the rotors were completely destroyed. *ak the brake pads were worn and the front were severely blackened. The power brakes and the power steering pump failed.
Abs module bad, no antilock brakes, the ABS light on dash is on constantly. Dealer says part is $800 and only availaible at gm. Same with fuel pump/sending unit, $350 only availiable gm, steering column knocks, both support cables on tailgate bad although recall coming too little too late, and the throttle body sticks are closed.
I was backing out of my garage and my 2000 silverado 2500hd didn't steer and I couldn't steer it . There was power steering oil on my garage floor I have 31800 miles on the 6 liter engine.
Vehicle turns fine to the left. Power steering fails every time you turn to the right. There is a "whining" noise inside the cab when you turn to the right.
The power steering pump failed which made the steering and the brakes extremely difficult to operate.
The steering shaft broke while driving, which resulted in lost of power steering and brakes. *jb
While turning right power steering and brakes failed. No impact reported. The dealer stated power steering pump malfunctioned.
This occurred on saturday, 1/31/04. Vehicle make: 2500 chevrolet silverado, 3/4 ton, 6' bed, 6l engine description: I had to make a tight right hand turn from a gas station onto the main road in syracuse, new york as opposing traffic was coming at me. After I completed the turn and started to head south on the main four lane road I immediately found out that the power steering was quite rough. Quite rough was not the word for it as there was no power steering! About a block from that point I had to brake and found out that there were no power assisted brakes on the vehicle. No idiot lights came on at all and this presented quite a serious problem especially with the snow plow attached. Both the fluid in the master brake and power steering cylinders were right up to normal levels and the serpentine belt was relatively new and intact! Trust me that I am not happy about this at all from a vehicle that has only 30,000 miles on it and has been plagued with various major problems throughout its somewhat youthful history including two (2) full brake jobs to date. I'm just thankful that no one was hurt including myself. I want this letter to be relayed to the chevrolet zone manager and I would like their input on the issues that have been presented. As a consumer there is no way that both the power steering and brakes should have gone at the same time, plus, the fact that there were no indications of a major problem from the message center or dashboard. There very easily could have been a different ending to this story especially with the type of winter weather and road conditions we have been having as of late here in upstate new york.
The truck experienced a failure in the steering column which only allowed the steering wheel to turn right. Please provide further details.
Loss of power steering turning to the left after initial start up.
The vehicle's steering shaft broke. As a result the vehicle lost all power steering and brakes. Please provide any additional information. *nlm power steering pump shaft broke which resulted in loss of steering and brakes.
Problems with steering, gas pedal sticks, speedometer rattles when it's cold, rear doors are hard to latch when it's cold, heating and ventilation system and lights blew out, speaker blewout.*mr cc: the federal safety agency
When making a turn in any direction, the vehicle would lose it's power steering, power brakes, and cause the consumer to shift the vehicle into park in order to stop. *ak there was no warning. *scc the consumer stated the problem was determined to be the power steering pump.
Power assist went out on steering and brakes.
While driving the power steering fluid leaked which made the vehicle difficult to steer. The brake pedal also went to the floor and the brakes did not respond. The consumer believes the power steering failure caused the brakes to fail. *ak *cb
Consumer having problems with rack and pinion bracket.
Power steering and power brake pump failed while consumer was parking a large horse trailer. *mr ph
Annoying steering noise inside vehicle at steering column only to the left at slow speeds. Slower speed = louder noise.
Consumer called complaining abut having problems with steering and brakes. Also stated that while he was driving the vehicle at 35 to 45 MPH and lost the power for the steering and at the same time the brakes. Dealer was contacted and stated that the power steering pump broke with a consequence of loosing brake ability dealer fixed the problem under the vehicle warranty. Ts
When driver turns the steering wheel, there is a grinding noise. The dealership indicated that there is an eternal leak in the gear box, and it needs to be replaced. Please provide more details. Ts
No summary. Dt
While driving through a parking lot lost complete steering control of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that bolts that hold steering linkage to shaft of steering box broke. Please provide any further information.
At 45mph the power steering went out. This could have caused loss in steering. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak consumer stated there is a broken shaft and a failed power steering pump.
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