2001 Chevrolet Silverado: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Nov 11, 2005 · Steering · 102,000 miles · CA

Steering column intermediate shaft fails approximately every 30,000 miles. First failed at 30k, second 60k, third 100k. Failure starts with light clunking sound and progresses to loud clunk and looseness in steering wheel. The dealer and gm acknowledge a problem including even the 2005 models. The quality of steering fell gets quite vague if not replace before noise gets loud.

Filed Nov 6, 2005 · Steering · AL

I started having a clunking noise in the steering of my 2001 chevy silverado 4wd pickup. The dealer said the steering shaft needed to be replaced due to inadequate lubrication. It cost me over $300. After that, I spoke to someone else who had a similar problem. An online search suggests other people have had a problem like this, too. Is this something that you need to look into?

Filed Apr 30, 2005 · Engine · MN

Clunk , squeak, or squawk when coming to a stop and starting up.

Filed Jan 13, 2005 · Steering · 21,300 miles · MI

The vehicle's intermediate steering shaft failed and caused a clunking noise in the steering wheel. *nm

Filed Dec 21, 2004 · Steering · 21,300 miles · MI

A clunking noise is heard in the steering column. *tc the dealer indicated that the problem was the intermediate steering shaft and that it wasn't a safety concern. The consumer believes that it is a safety concern because between 21,300 and 23,200 miles the noise had become progressively louder.

Filed Jul 21, 2003 · Steering · 28,000 miles · NC

There is a clunk or deep frequency rattle in the steering when making slow turns. Gm has performed the repair with the "kit" for lubrication in the intermediate steering shaft once already. The problem has returned in only 6 months and 12,000 miles. As an engineer, I am concerned long-term that the problem will manifest into a safety issue resulting in loss of life while waiting for a final and complete repair solution.

Filed Jul 21, 2003 · Steering · 28,000 miles · UT

Consumer states while making a sharp turn consumer heard a clunking noise, and steering wheel became very loose. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer replaced the pitman arm, and idle arm. Shortly afterwars problem reoccured, and tie rods were replaced.

Filed Dec 1, 2002 · Transmission · CA

Rebuilt transmission still slipping now also is geared wrong and clunking when shifting from p/r/n/d was not happening befor rebuilding it. Handed bulleten stating it was normal. Engine has knocking and pinging all the time. Gm will not do anything about it is normal. They gave us a 100,000 mile 6 yr warranty except there is a clause that states it does not cover pre existing conditions and they refuse to send us something stating this is not considered a pre exisiting condition it's in our file and said they would do notthing more for me said good bye and hung up. Engine is also losing gas mileage, power and is missing. We are concerned that it may cause problems while we are towing our boat based on your service bulletin number 01058 builetin sequence number 620. We are concerened that it may cause serious injury or loss of life. Dt

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Brakes, Suspension · AZ

When stopping, brake pedal was down to the floor. Abs brakes locked up and vehicle slid before coming to a stop. Took vehicle to dealer who could not duplicate the problem.*ak dealer replaced leaking master cylinder and deglazed the rotors. Transmission experienced slipping, clunking and would not shift into 1st gear, dealer replaced transmission. Rear end is noisy, u-joints have been replaced, however noise reoccured, consumer states chevrolet has a u-joint and bearing problem.

Filed Sep 28, 2001 · Engine, Tires · NY

Tires "cupped" before 8000 mile rotation, transmission- feels like clutch is slipping, has times in nuetral from a stop then slams into gear... Motor sounds like a diesel at start up quiets some, yet all this is suppose to be "normal". *ak (tiresize: 235/75/r16)

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Suspension, Transmission · GA

Transmission seemed to be in neutral after stopping and applying brake then accelerating. Dealer picked up with wrecker. When wrecker arrived, condition could not be duplicated. Dealer has valve body ordered to replace in transmission. Second problem: rear leaf springs shift causeing a knock when going up uneven grades or speed bumps. Third problem: looseness in transfer case and rear axle cause a clunk when downshifting to stop and sometimes when transmission shifts. Dealer claims normal. Large aluminum driveshaft transfer sound. Just excuse for poor quality product. This clunk or knock also sounds when rear axle moves on uneven grade with axle shifting and driveshaft stationary.

Filed Jun 29, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · CA

Engine stalled without prior warning in stop and go traffic, and engine misfired several time daily. Also, transmission clunked on straight away, a torque converter lock up. Dealership was aware of problem. . Vehicle was there for four times, vehicle is there currently.