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.
2000 Chevrolet Silverado: clunking or noise when steering
6 of the 1,305 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado describe clunking or noise when steering.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Clunking or noise when steering by model year
What owners say
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.
Annoying steering noise inside vehicle at steering column only to the left at slow speeds. Slower speed = louder noise.
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
Both daytime running light bulb failed. Throttle body pedal hard to push down/replaced, steering shaft noise/replaced, replaced washer fluid tank, replaced propeller shaft.
Steering wheel makes a loud popping and cracking noise whenever has been driven. Also, there is movement in streering wheel. Dealer has replaced spring and column. Please provide further details.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal service kit
- 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
- Hydraulic pump driveshaft that CAN fracture resulting in an immediate loss of hydraulic power steering assist
- Clunking noise under hood and CAN be felt in steering wheel
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado steering noise
Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado?
6 of 1,305 owner complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado (0%) 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 2000 Chevrolet Silverado?
There are 0 recalls and 18 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado
ABS 221Brake failure 118Knocking 43Fuel gauge 40No deployment 34Tire blowout 20Grinding brakes 19Jerking 18Premature wear 14Harsh shifting 12Loss of power 12Door locks 11Fuel pump 11Stalling 11Sudden acceleration 11Power steering loss 9Fire or smoke 8Misfire 8Seat belt 8Pulling 7Transmission failure 7Adaptive cruise 6Hesitation 6Shudder 6Spongy pedal 6Check engine light 5Wipers 5
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